Economy
Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, presented an ambitious new sustainable mining initiative at the 4th International Mining Ministers Meeting in Riyadh. The proposal, dubbed the "OTC Corridor" (Origin, Transit, and Certification), aims to......
Morocco’s pursuit of becoming a key hub for foreign investment continues to gain momentum, fueled by the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The country has remained committed to a series of strategic reforms designed to enhance its attractiveness to investors, emphasizing sustainable growth......
Morocco's parliament is taking bold steps toward modernizing its tax system through a comprehensive Finance Bill that targets consumable goods with significant public health implications. The proposed legislation, discussed in a recent ministerial council session led by King Mohammad VI, aims to......
Egypt currently holds the distinction of having the highest interest rates among all Arab nations, with a staggering 27.25% set by its central bank. This monetary policy decision reflects Egypt's aggressive strategy to attract foreign investment in treasury bonds and bills, particularly in response......
In a landmark decision on Monday, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) dismissed the majority of claims brought by Corral Morocco Holding against the Moroccan state concerning the SAMIR oil refinery case. The ICSID awarded Corral a modest $150 million in compensation,......
In a significant development in the ongoing saga of Morocco's sole oil refinery, the North African kingdom has decisively rejected a substantial $2.7 billion compensation claim brought forth by Saudi entrepreneur Mohammed Al Amoudi. This rejection comes on the heels of a concluded arbitration procedure......
EdfaPay, a prominent fintech firm based in Saudi Arabia, has announced the expansion of its operations into Morocco. This move comes after the company successfully secured the necessary regulatory approvals, marking another significant step in its global growth strategy. Founded in 2021, EdfaPay has......
In the ever-shifting landscape of global living expenses, Casablanca and Rabat, two of Morocco's vibrant metropolitan centers, have emerged as affordable havens for expatriates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The latest cost-of-living survey by Mercer, a renowned authority in the......
Casablanca was featured among the top 200 emerging ecosystems globally and ranked eighth in the MENA region. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2024, unveiled by Startup Genome on June 10 during London Tech Week, has spotlighted Ben Guerir as a burgeoning force in the worldwide startup arena.......
