Economy
The Tanger Med Port concluded the 2024 fiscal year with an impressive revenue of MAD 11.23 billion ($1.212 billion), reflecting a robust increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. This prominent Moroccan port has established itself as a pivotal regional hub, facilitating significant national imports......
Morocco’s Direct Housing Support Program has successfully reached 48,000 beneficiaries since its inception on January 2, 2024. The program has secured funding totaling MAD 3.8 billion (approximately $380 million), according to Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban......
British banking giant Standard Chartered has officially inaugurated its new branch in Casablanca's Casa Anfa business district, marking a significant milestone in its African strategy. The legal registration with the Casablanca Commercial Court, dated April 25, 2025, underscores the bank's commitment......
Morocco's military spending has seen a notable increase of 2.6% in 2024, amounting to $5.5 billion. This growth is largely attributed to an enhanced personnel budget for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and aligns with a broader global trend, where military expenditures have surged by 9.4% compared to......
Morocco’s journey in energy transition appears to be on track, as the country’s energy efficiency approach is projected to yield energy savings of 20% by 2030. The Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) has recently launched a call for interest aimed at selecting industrial companies that......
A new architectural landmark for Morocco La tour Mohammed VI, soon to be inaugurated, is poised to claim its place as the tallest building on the African continent. Rising majestically along the banks of the Bouregreg River, this striking structure will not only transform the Rabat–Salé......
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, met on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Rabat, with Mr. Ville Tavio, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development of Finland. Mr. Tavio is visiting Morocco from April 28 to 30, accompanied by a delegation of businesses......
Organizers have designated Morocco as the guest of honor at the high-profile gathering of the 11th China-Arab Business Conference, which kicked off today in Haikou, China. The two-day event, part of the larger China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, is set to bring together over 1,000 participants, including......
The United States has signaled its interest in investing in the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, as reported by Voice of Naija. This announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Edun......
Morocco’s trade minister delivered a compelling address at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which is hosting over 1,000 participants, including local economic operators and Moroccan entrepreneurs based in China. This year, Morocco is honored as the guest of honor at the forum, a distinction......
The Casablanca–Tangier High-Speed Line has become a powerful symbol of Morocco’s modernization and progress. Launched in 2018, this pioneering project the first high-speed train service in Africa has revolutionized travel between the country’s major cities and enhanced Morocco’s......
The Regional Investment Center for the Oriental Region has announced an impressive forecast for 2024, with the Unified Regional Investment Committee approving 239 projects from a total of 506 proposals, amounting to 21.6 billion dirhams in investments. These initiatives are projected to generate over......
A new World Bank report has spotlighted a troubling trend within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): since 2000, per capita GDP growth in the region has consistently lagged behind that of comparable economies. This stagnation is largely attributed to the underperformance of the private sector, which......
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