Economy
For the first time in its history, the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), scheduled from February 22 to March 2, will spotlight Morocco as its featured foreign guest, according to event organizers. During the event’s announcement, France’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty......
The ambitious Xlinks Morocco-UK power project, set to become the world's longest subsea cable at 4,000 kilometers, is actively seeking political backing to secure its £24 billion ($29.9 billion) investment plan. The project aims to connect Moroccan renewable energy directly to British homes,......
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has announced a strategic partnership with STATION F, a global startup campus supporting over 1,000 startups. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and bridge the gap between Europe and Africa through a program called NextAfrica. In a statement, UM6P......
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......
In a significant business migration trend, over 360 Spanish companies have relocated their production facilities to Morocco, according to a recent report by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEX). This strategic move appears to be driven by companies seeking to navigate European......
Rabat – Trade relations between Spain and Morocco continue to flourish, with recent data indicating a likely fourth consecutive year of record-breaking foreign trade between the two countries. Reports highlight Morocco's strong trade performance with Spain, emphasizing the robust bilateral......
France's top diplomatic official has issued a stark warning about potential social media platform restrictions in response to what he perceives as concerning interference in European political discourse. In a significant development, French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël......
Moroccan citizens' expenditure on international travel reached a remarkable 26.7 billion Moroccan dirhams ($2.6 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data released by the Exchange Office. This represents a substantial increase of 4.5 billion MAD ($447,359) compared to the previous year's......
The Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project, one of the most anticipated infrastructure initiatives in Morocco, is progressing rapidly. Aimed at modernizing the country's rail transport system, this ambitious project benefits from strong international cooperation and a complex financial......
Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has successfully concluded a MAD 1.2 billion ($118.9 million) perpetual subordinated bond issue, marking a significant achievement under the guidance of Naziha Belkeziz, Morocco's first female bank CEO. The offering, which ran from December 25-27, 2024, garnered exceptional......
Morocco has taken a bold step toward regulating cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant shift in its approach to these digital assets. For years, the country maintained a firm stance against cryptocurrency transactions, prohibiting them since 2017. Financial authorities cited concerns over consumer......
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......
France is observing a national day of mourning today, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido on the French archipelago of Mayotte. The tropical cyclone, which struck over a week ago, has left at least 35 dead and thousands injured, marking one of the worst natural disasters in the region's......
