Economy
Madrid will host an economic forum on February 19 and 20, 2025, aimed at encouraging Spanish investments in northern Morocco. The event is part of the International Business and Investment Fair “IMEX – Madrid 2025,” organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce at the Palacio de Cibeles. According......
Despite active exploration efforts and international investment, Morocco's quest to develop substantial natural gas resources continues to yield modest results in the face of rising domestic energy consumption. Sound Energy CEO Graham Lyon highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the country's......
AXA Assurance Maroc has announced the appointment of Gilles Fromageot as the new Chief Executive Officer of AXA Morocco and the AXA CIMA regions, which include operations in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and Senegal. The appointment, pending regulatory approvals, is set to take effect on......
Morocco is making significant strides in reshaping its foreign trade landscape, with 524 proposals now collected for its upcoming 2025-2026 foreign trade roadmap. Secretary of State Omar Hejira, who oversees foreign trade under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, revealed these developments during......
Spanish energy retailer Factorenergia has announced the establishment of a 50-50 joint venture with a local partner in Morocco, positioning itself to capitalize on the country’s energy market as it moves towards liberalization. This expansion is part of the company's ongoing international growth......
Morocco's energy infrastructure received a significant boost as the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) and the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) formalized a crucial natural gas transportation contract on Monday. The agreement establishes a framework for supplying......
In a significant shift within Spain's real estate landscape, Moroccan nationals have emerged as the second-largest group of foreign property buyers during the first half of 2024. This development, reported by Spain's General Council of Notaries, marks a notable trend in cross-border real estate......
Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of......
The recent decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to annul trade agreements between the EU and Morocco has sent shockwaves through the Andalusian fishing industry. The regional government of Andalusia, Spain, has raised concerns that this ruling will have severe repercussions for......
The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......
In a remarkable display of agricultural resilience, Morocco has secured its position as a top watermelon exporter to the European Union, despite facing its sixth consecutive year of severe drought. This achievement underscores the kingdom's ability to adapt and thrive in the face of climatic challenges. According......
In an exciting development for air travel enthusiasts and those with a penchant for exploring the vibrant cultures of Morocco and Spain, Air Arabia has unveiled a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Madrid. This strategic move by the airline promises to revolutionize travel between these two......
Moroccan companies are making significant inroads into the Spanish logistics sector, rapidly increasing their number of operational licenses in the country. This burgeoning activity has drawn the attention of media outlets in both Morocco and Spain, with some analysts forecasting a substantial shift......
