Economy
In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Chafik Rachadi, Morocco’s ambassador to South Korea, highlighted the deepening economic relations between Rabat and Seoul, underscored by a landmark $1.5 billion agreement between Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) and Hyundai Rotem. Ambassador......
Spain now recognizes Morocco as a key strategic ally in facing the challenges of global competition. Far from being rivals, the two countries have forged a powerful partnership in critical sectors that are shaping the future. In an analysis titled “Spain and Morocco: Strategic Allies in the Face......
A delegation led by Chilean Senate President Manuel José Ossandón met with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco’s House of Councilors, in Laayoune on Thursday. This high-level meeting occurred during the Andean Parliament’s historic session in Morocco and focused on expanding......
A significant geological discovery has emerged in the Meknès region, unveiling a tin deposit estimated at over 39 million tons. This site, located at the heart of the Achmach mining project, has captured the attention of international experts and could reposition Morocco on the global stage of......
Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, the Saudi billionaire and former owner of Morocco's Samir refinery, is currently pursuing the enforcement of an award from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against Morocco. This effort aims to resolve a prolonged legal dispute with......
Air Arabia Maroc has announced the introduction of a direct flight route connecting Nador and Murcia, set to commence on May 3. This initiative is part of the airline's broader strategy for international expansion. The new service will operate three times each week, specifically on Mondays, Tuesdays,......
Al Barid Bank has announced remarkable financial results for the year 2024, with its Group Net Profit reaching MAD 871.38 million ($87.14 million), reflecting a staggering 196% increase compared to 2023. This impressive performance was unveiled during a Supervisory Board meeting on March 28. The bank's......
Morocco is increasingly recognized as a "true model" for other nations, driven by a series of robust reform programs, according to Rebeca Grynspan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During a press conference in Geneva, Grynspan emphasized......
African economies find themselves at a critical crossroads, faced with the dual pressures of American protectionism and the pressing need for strategic economic realignment. The recent announcement from the U.S. government regarding tariffs reaching up to 50% on imports from 185 countries—51 of......
Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas reaffirmed the significance of the Morocco-U.S. partnership in response to concerns over the newly imposed 10% tariffs by the U.S. administration. He described the alliance as strategic and multifaceted, emphasizing Morocco’s unique position as the only African......
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted a new two-year agreement for Morocco under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL), amounting to approximately $4.5 billion, or 386% of the country's quota. According to a statement released on the IMF's official website, this agreement......
The Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, recently led a virtual meeting to discuss the progress of technical and economic studies related to the Morocco-France electrical interconnection project. This initiative is part of a strategic partnership aimed at......
In Morocco, cigarette prices have once again surged as of April 1, 2025. This increase predominantly affects local brands, particularly those produced by the Société marocaine des tabacs (SMT). The price hike ranges from 1 to 3 dirhams, depending on the brand. For instance, the cost of......
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