Economy
Morocco and France have relaunched their agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting held on April 21 in Meknès, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agriculture Show in Morocco. The session brought together Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard, alongside institutional, scientific,......
The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of......
Banque Populaire has expanded its support network for very small businesses with the opening of a new Al Moukawil Chaabi center in Tangier, marking its second facility after Marrakech. The initiative targets small entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans across Morocco, as the group moves to bring services......
The city of Casablanca is set to host the inaugural edition of MAB Expo, a new trade fair dedicated to professionals in the woodworking and aluminum sectors. Scheduled from April 24 to 26 at the ICEC exhibition park, the event aims to bring together key players in a rapidly evolving industry. Organized......
Morocco will host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Africa from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in Casablanca. The event is designed as a major international platform to accelerate industrial development across the continent and connect African industries with global innovation ecosystems.......
The Tour Mohammed VI has been officially inaugurated in Rabat, marking a major milestone in Morocco’s urban and architectural development. The ceremony was led by Moulay Hassan, underscoring the project’s national significance. Rising above the Bouregreg valley and visible across Rabat and......
Gas cylinder distributors in Morocco have announced a temporary suspension of their delivery operations on April 21 and 22, citing worsening economic conditions and declining profit margins. The decision was confirmed by Mohamed Benjelloun, head of the Association of Gas Cylinder Depositaries and Distributors.......
A new initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation in key sectors of Morocco’s economy was launched in Marrakech during GITEX Africa Morocco 2026. Led by GIZ and We4She, the program introduces an expression of interest call for companies willing to integrate gender equality into......
Insurance leaders and technology innovators gathered in Casablanca for the fourth edition of the African Insurance Awards, where industry players outlined the sector’s trajectory for the next decade across the continent. The event, held at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca, brought together companies,......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Morocco about potential budget overruns and rising debt risks linked to large-scale infrastructure projects for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. While these investments could boost economic growth, careful financial management is essential to avoid long-term......
Fuel prices in Morocco are set to rise again starting Tuesday at midnight, with diesel increasing by 1.70 dirhams per liter and gasoline by 1.57 dirhams per liter. This comes after previous hikes in mid-March and amid ongoing volatility in international energy markets. According to industry sources,......
Tanger Med, Africa's largest container terminal, is preparing for a potential increase in ship calls as escalating tensions in the Middle East prompt major shipping companies to reroute vessels. Idriss Aarabi, the port’s director general, told Reuters that the port is taking steps to prevent......
Rabat has secured the 29th position out of 80 cities in the latest Global Emerging Cities Attractiveness Index. The ranking evaluates urban performance using sixteen quantitative indicators across economy, environment, social integration, and infrastructure. With a score of 6.20 points, Morocco’s......
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