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Morocco emerges as leading market for Tunisian dates with record imports

Morocco has established itself as Tunisia's primary date export destination in 2024, capturing 19.7% of the country's total date exports according to the National Agricultural Observatory (ONAGRI). The North African kingdom imported approximately 10,106 tons of dates, significantly outpacing......

Spanish enterprises shift operations to Morocco: A strategic exodus of 360 companies

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......

Spain and Morocco Strengthen Trade Ties with Record-Breaking Growth

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......

Morocco's International Travel Spending Soars to $2.6 Billion, Defying Local Survey Predictions

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......

Morocco Implements Protective Tariffs on Turkish Electric Oven Imports

Morocco has taken decisive action to protect its domestic manufacturing sector by imposing substantial anti-dumping duties on electric ovens imported from Turkey. The measure specifically targets non-built-in, portable ovens with a capacity of up to 70 liters, falling under tariff code 8516.60.00.11. The......

China's Bold Step Towards Central Asia: A New Railway Connection  

China has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking railway line connecting Kashgar, a city in the northwest of the country, with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This ambitious project, in planning since the 1990s, involves a total investment of $8 billion and is scheduled for completion by 2030.   Stretching......

World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support for the Poorest Nations

The World Bank has unveiled an unprecedented commitment to aid the world's poorest countries, raising nearly $24 billion in new funds. This initiative will allow the bank to leverage these resources, unlocking a remarkable total of $100 billion in loans and grants. The goal is to address the pressing......

Stellantis CEO Highlights Morocco’s Rising Threat to Spanish Auto Factories

Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of......

Challenging the Global Order: The Pursuit of Economic Independence in a Dollar-Dominated World

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, a growing number of nations are questioning the current international order and seeking alternatives to U.S. dollar dominance. This shift in perspective is not merely about economic policy; it represents a fundamental challenge to the existing power structures......

EU's Declining Appetite for Moroccan Tomatoes: Imports Drop by 6.8%

The European Union's demand for Moroccan tomatoes has experienced a noticeable dip this season, with imports from the North African nation dropping by 6.8% compared to the previous year. This decline follows a record high in Moroccan tomato imports to the EU in 2022, marking the steepest decline......

Morocco and Turkey Forge Strategic Energy and Mining Partnerships

In a significant move aimed at bolstering their economic and strategic ties, Morocco and Turkey have signed two pivotal agreements focusing on energy, earth sciences, and mining. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday in Rabat and featured Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable......

Living Costs for Expatriates: Casablanca and Rabat Shine as Affordable Hubs in MENA

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......

Government Imposes Anti-Dumping Measures on Turkish Electric Ovens

To safeguard domestic industry interests, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on Turkish electric ovens. This decision follows an investigation initiated in August 2023, which concluded the existence of dumping practices detrimental to......