Economy
Morocco’s phosphate industry is expected to remain stable despite mounting pressure across global fertilizer markets, as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and push up production costs for key inputs. Fitch Ratings said rising tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions linked......
Iraq is confronting a severe economic shock as the near collapse of its oil exports threatens the government’s ability to pay public sector salaries as early as next month. Officials warn that the country’s oil dependent economy is approaching a fiscal crisis after the disruption of its main......
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved its new Green Economy Transition strategy (GET) for 2026–2030, aiming to mobilize at least €150 billion in green financing to accelerate climate-related investments across its regions of operation. Among the countries highlighted......
The growing military confrontation involving Iran could wipe out up to $56 billion in tourism revenue across the Middle East this year, according to a new analysis by Tourism Economics, a research unit of Oxford Economics. The report estimates that international visitor arrivals to the region could......
The latest military escalation between the United States and Iran has unsettled global financial markets and revived concerns about energy security, with potential consequences extending beyond the Gulf to economies such as Morocco. Reciprocal strikes on Iranian positions and American bases across the......
A new United Nations report has highlighted persistent barriers preventing women in Morocco and across the Arab region from fully participating in the financial system, warning that limited access to banking and digital services continues to restrain economic growth. In its study titled Unlocking women’s......
Gasoline prices across Arab countries in February 2026 displayed significant variations, with Jordan leading the region in highest fuel costs at $1.460 per liter, followed closely by Morocco at $1.324 per liter. Countries such as Syria and Tunisia recorded prices near $0.90 per liter, reflecting moderate......
Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence......
Royal Jordanian Airlines is set to introduce direct flights between Amman and Casablanca starting mid-October, marking a significant milestone in strengthening ties between Jordan and Morocco. The new route was announced by Jordanian Ambassador to Morocco, Jumana Ghunaimat, who highlighted its importance......
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural exports, with raspberry shipments to the Middle East hitting 700 tonnes just three months before the end of the 2024/2025 export season, according to EastFruit, an agricultural data platform. This surge highlights Morocco's growing......
Morocco has announced the launch of its first offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt project set to be built near Essaouira. The landmark initiative, unveiled on June 10 during the Mediterranean Day at the UN Conference on Oceans (UNOC3) in Nice, marks a significant step in the country’s transition......
On Wednesday, the Deposit and Management Fund (CDG) of Morocco and the Jordan Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Madaba, Jordan. This MoU aims to foster a strategic partnership for developing the industrial sectors of both countries and enhancing their economic......
Morocco is aiming to significantly increase its exports to Egypt by 2026, with a target of $500 million, up from just $75 million in 2024. This impressive growth is central to ongoing bilateral discussions as both Rabat and Cairo seek to address a concerning trade imbalance. To achieve this goal, the......
