Economy
Morocco’s cybersecurity industry is undergoing rapid growth, driven by an escalating wave of cyber threats, widespread digital adoption, and significant public and private investments to bolster the nation’s digital infrastructure. A recent report by Ken Research titled “Morocco Cybersecurity......
Investment Minister Karim Zidane has underscored the critical role of policy evaluation as a transformative tool for ensuring effective governance and aligning public action with citizens' needs. Speaking at a study day in Rabat focused on public-policy evaluation, Zidane described it as a "strategic......
Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......
Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major......
EKTAR, a leading Moroccan real estate investment firm, has successfully raised over MAD 1 billion ($100 million) in its inaugural fundraising round, partnering with family offices and institutional investors. The funds will be used to develop a premium residential project featuring ELIE SAAB-branded......
Morocco's Competition Council has unveiled its seventh quarterly report on the wholesale fuel market, analyzing the performance of nine major distributors during the second quarter of 2025. The report highlights key trends in import volumes, pricing, storage capacities, and gross margins across gasoil......
Transavia has officially inaugurated its first flight connecting Amsterdam and Rabat, marking a significant milestone in the Dutch airline’s expansion into North Africa. The inaugural flight, which departed from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, was attended by Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer and......
Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of the country’s air navigation system under its Airports 2030 strategy. This initiative aims to equip Morocco with a cutting-edge, resilient air traffic management system that aligns with the highest international......
Morocco is steadily positioning itself as a future leader in aquaculture across the region, leveraging strong political will, strategic investments, and a forward-looking vision for the blue economy, according to a recent World Bank report. The international financial institution praised Morocco’s......
Despite a sharp decline in regional startup funding, Morocco’s ecosystem has remained stable, securing its fourth-place position in the MENA region. The North African country raised $12.3 million across three deals in October, nearly matching its September performance of $13 million, even as overall......
Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed Bouari has announced a groundbreaking achievement in agricultural subsidies, with the government transferring MAD 1.45 billion ($145 million) directly to over 352,000 livestock farmers in just five days. This initiative marks a significant shift towards efficiency......
The World Bank has raised concerns over the sharp decline in women’s participation in Morocco’s labor force, urging comprehensive reforms to address social, structural, and legal barriers limiting their economic contributions. Female labor force participation has dropped from 29% in 2000......
Morocco’s 2026 draft budget reflects a commitment to fiscal discipline, despite the nationwide protests that took place in September, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency affirmed Morocco’s “BB+” credit rating with a Stable Outlook in September, highlighting that the government’s......
