Morocco’s economy is forecasted to grow by 5.0% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024, despite challenges posed by a weak agricultural sector, according to a report by Fitch Solutions published on February 26. This revised forecast, down from an earlier projection of 5.6%, reflects “emerging signs......

Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic $1.5 billion (2.2 trillion won) contract with Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) to supply double-decker trains, marking the largest order ever secured by the South Korean company. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, underscores a significant step in......

Morocco is preparing to tap international debt markets with a new euro-denominated bond issuance, its first since 2023, to help finance an ambitious infrastructure development program ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui emphasized the country's current......

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,......

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......

Morocco's commitment to public investment has shown remarkable growth, with allocations rising from MAD 52.3 billion ($5.1 billion) in 2015 to MAD 119.2 billion ($11.6 billion) in 2023, according to Zineb El Adaoui, First President of the Court of Accounts. In her presentation to parliament's......

Spanish energy retailer Factorenergia has announced the establishment of a 50-50 joint venture with a local partner in Morocco, positioning itself to capitalize on the country’s energy market as it moves towards liberalization. This expansion is part of the company's ongoing international growth......

Macao recently witnessed a pivotal moment as Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in its new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, during the 25th anniversary of the region’s handover to China. In his address, Xi emphasized the need for the city to diversify its economy, a critical move for the world’s......

Morocco is set to make a significant leap in its renewable energy capacity, with plans to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027. This ambitious project, estimated at $2.1 billion, is part of the country's preparation to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The......

Morocco is setting the stage for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, by unveiling a strategic infrastructure development plan as part of its 2025 Finance Bill. This initiative aims to transform key cities into world-class venues, ready to welcome the global sporting......

The relationship between Morocco, Portugal, and Spain is a complex tapestry of history, politics, economics, and culture that has evolved over centuries. These three countries, united by their geographical proximity in the Maghreb region and the Iberian Peninsula, have forged a partnership that demonstrates......

Moroccan aviation powerhouses Royal Air Maroc and CDG Group have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership, igniting a TravelTech transformation within the nation's burgeoning startup ecosystem. This strategic alliance, unveiled on Tuesday, aims to nurture and empower promising Moroccan startups,......

The 2nd Business Forum organized by the Moroccan Business Association (IME) in Casablanca shed light on the development opportunities and job creation prospects presented by the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Discussions centered around strengthening economic partnerships between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal,......