Economy
Russia’s agricultural control agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, has temporarily blocked the import of a Moroccan tomato shipment after detecting alleged traces of two plant viruses during inspection. According to Russian media outlet Newkaliningrad, the agency carried out quarantine and phytosanitary......
Morocco’s leading construction firms, SGTM and TGCC, have been awarded a landmark MAD 12.87 billion ($1.29 billion) contract to construct the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The ambitious project, part of the kingdom’s long-term “Airports 2030” strategy,......
Morocco has strengthened its foothold in the German citrus market, posting record shipments of mandarins and clementines during the 2024/2025 export season. Trade data indicate that the country is moving beyond its traditional destinations and consolidating its position in Europe’s largest economy,......
Morocco has secured $1.77 billion in funding from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025 fiscal year, positioning itself as the 8th largest IBRD borrower globally. This achievement underscores the country’s growing economic collaboration......
Morocco ranked as Turkey’s third-largest Arab customer during the first ten months of 2025, according to official data released by Türkiye’s Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). Between January and October, Moroccan imports of Turkish goods reached an estimated 3.63 billion USD, or 36.3......
Türkiye’s economy grew by 3.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, according to official figures released Monday by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices surged 41.6% to 17.42 trillion......
Türkiye’s main stock index began the week with little movement, opening Monday’s session at 10,898.10 points, a marginal decline of 0.01% compared to the previous close. The slight dip follows Friday’s 0.43% drop, which saw the BIST 100 halt trading at 10,898.70......
The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Morocco’s unique position to redefine its global identity through innovation, diplomacy, and cultural outreach. A panel discussion titled “Nation Branding: Harnessing the Kingdom’s Strengths to Redefine & Maximize the ‘Moroccan’......
Several construction companies involved in the renovation of FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou stadium are facing fines totaling €1.87 million due to widespread labor law violations. The violations were uncovered following 218 investigations into working conditions since the project began in......
Geneva, October 22, 2025 — Morocco is emerging as a model of “open and competitive regionalism,” combining trade openness with regional and international partnerships to navigate the uncertainties of global trade policies, Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour said Tuesday in......
Morocco has once again raised its defense spending, allocating MAD 157.171 billion ($15.7 billion) for 2026, according to the draft finance law submitted to parliament. The funds are earmarked for the acquisition and maintenance of equipment for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and to support the growth......
Morocco is consolidating its position as a key strategic partner for Türkiye in accessing Africa’s fast-growing markets. During the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) held in Istanbul, Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, reaffirmed......
Morocco has solidified its position as a major supplier in the European Union’s tomato market, recording a 40% increase in exports over the past decade. During the 2024/2025 campaign, Moroccan tomato exports reached 568,370 tons, accounting for 19.63% of the EU’s total imports and generating......
