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Karim Zidane, the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies, will lead a prominent Moroccan delegation to Japan and South Korea from November 25 to 29. This mission is part of a roadshow aimed at promoting investment opportunities......

Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, highlighted ongoing efforts to address concerns over visa management during bilateral discussions with diplomatic and consular missions accredited in Morocco. In response to a parliamentary question,......

Sheep prices for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha in 2025 are expected to rise significantly compared to last year, despite the importation of livestock to stabilize the market. A professional in the sector explained that the cost of imported sheep is set to increase sharply, leading to a substantial hike in......

During a brief visit to Morocco on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Morocco. He emphasized China's willingness to collaborate with the North African nation to support each other on issues of mutual interest......

With a projected 11% decline in olive oil production for the 2024/2025 season, the cost of this staple food has surged to unprecedented levels, sparking concern among consumers. Amidst discussions of strategic imports and grim climatic forecasts, questions arise about the future of one of Morocco's......

On November 13, 2024, the Spanish maritime company Baleària facilitated the transport of 75 professionals and 25 water extraction vehicles from Morocco to Valencia to assist in flood relief operations. The region of Valencia has been severely impacted by recent floods, prompting collaborative......

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) recently announced a series of appointments to key positions in various Moroccan cities, including Casablanca, Oujda, Laâyoune, Salé, Sidi Yahya El Gharb, Zagora, Youssoufia, and Marrakech. These appointments, approved by DGSN Director......

Facing an 11% drop in olive oil production due to consecutive droughts, Morocco has taken a significant step to secure its domestic supply by authorizing the import of 10,000 tons of Brazilian olive oil by the end of 2024. This move was warmly welcomed by the Brazilian government as a notable advancement......

For over a decade, Casablanca, Morocco's largest metropolis and true economic hub, has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its transportation network. This colossal project aims to address the challenges posed by the city's rapid urbanization, which has seen its population and economic......

MEDZ, a subsidiary of the CDG Group focused on territorial development, has announced a significant partnership with Safran, a leading player in the aerospace and defense sectors. On October 31, 2024, an agreement was signed for the acquisition of land within the MidParc Industrial Acceleration Zone,......

The 7th edition of the Marrakech Air Show, set to take place from October 30th to November 2nd, 2024, promises to showcase Morocco's rising prominence on the global aerospace stage. Co-organized by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Administration of National Defense, and MEDZ, a subsidiary......

After visiting Madrid, Montpellier, and Düsseldorf, the traveling exhibition "Al Omrane Expo Marocains du Monde" arrived in Amsterdam from October 18 to 20, 2024. Organized by the Al Omrane Group under the aegis of the Ministry of National Territorial Development, Urban Planning, Housing,......

Morocco has been designated as "partly free," scoring 54 out of 100, in the recent "Freedom on the Net" report released by the international NGO Freedom House. This annual evaluation analyzes internet freedom across 72 countries, encompassing nearly 87% of the global online populace.......