Economy
France’s national postal service, La Poste, has suspended business parcel deliveries to the United States, joining several European operators in response to upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The decision, effective Monday, excludes personal gifts valued under $100, which......
Moroccans spent nearly MAD 1 billion ($100 million) on rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024, sparking outrage over the financial and emotional toll of the process. Parliamentary debates have intensified, with lawmakers denouncing excessive fees, opaque procedures, and systemic barriers that disproportionately......
Morocco continues to dominate as Spain’s primary natural gas importer, solidifying its position in June 2025, according to the latest data from the Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Productos Petrolíferos (Cores). Morocco leads natural gas imports from Spain In June,......
Morocco has made a remarkable comeback in its potato export industry during the 2024-2025 season, following five years of declining performance. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 tons of consumer potatoes valued at $14.9 million, representing a 5.7-fold increase compared to......
Chinese automotive interior materials manufacturer Kuntai has announced plans to establish a $13.7 million production facility in Morocco. The investment, led by its subsidiary Kuntai Hongjing Co Ltd, marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. Integrated production......
The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement aimed at avoiding severe tariffs on European goods. While the deal has been praised for preventing a transatlantic trade war, it has also drawn sharp criticism from some European leaders and industries. Key terms of the agreement The......
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has expressed its intention to strengthen ties with Morocco, leveraging the country’s rapidly growing aviation industry. Speaking at the 55th Paris Air Show, Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus’s executive vice president for international affairs, highlighted Morocco’s......
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion to finance the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection, a critical project aimed at strengthening energy links between Spain and France. This initiative comes in response to Spain’s calls for improved infrastructure following......
A government report released Tuesday has revealed that the massive power outage that paralyzed Spain and parts of Portugal in April was triggered by an "overvoltage" on the electrical grid, leading to a cascading failure. The incident, which disrupted internet, telephone services, train operations,......
Morocco has firmly established itself as a competitive player in the global aerospace sector, according to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, during the opening of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Speaking to MAP, Minister Mezzour highlighted growing international interest in Morocco’s......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to modernize and expand its fleet through a substantial deal with Boeing and a smaller order with Airbus, marking a transformative step for Morocco's national carrier. Boeing leads negotiations; Airbus returns after decades According to industry sources cited......
Morocco and France have taken a significant step forward in their energy collaboration, with high-level talks in Paris focusing on renewable energy, electrical interconnection, and low-carbon transitions. Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, met with......
