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AI boom drives global memory chip shortage and rising prices

A surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments has triggered a global shortage of conventional memory chips, disrupting supply chains and driving up prices across the tech industry. The shift to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, critical for AI workloads, has left manufacturers struggling to meet......

Morocco positions itself as a key player in “open regionalism”

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......

Australia and the United States forge partnership to secure rare earth supply chains

Australia and the United States have entered a strategic partnership to ensure reliable access to rare earth minerals, essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The agreement, signed in Canberra on Monday, reflects a joint effort to reduce dependence on China,......

Morocco increases defense budget to $15.7 billion for 2026

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......

African aviation chief urges tax reform to curb youth exodus and boost jobs

Africa’s aviation industry faces a crisis of over-taxation that threatens to deepen youth unemployment and migration across the continent, according to Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, CEO of ASKY Airlines. Speaking at a World Bank summit in Washington, D.C., Hailu warned that excessive levies on airline......

Moroccan Dirham sepreciates 0.6% against Dollar and Euro

Rabat, October 18, 2025 — The Moroccan dirham depreciated by 0.6% against both the U.S. dollar and the euro during the week of October 9–15, 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). No foreign exchange auctions were conducted over this period, BAM reported in its latest weekly indicators......

Morocco and Israel sustain strong economic partnership despite slower momentum

Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, affirmed that the kingdom’s economic partnership with Israel remains robust, even though its pace has moderated since the initial surge following the trilateral agreement with the United States and Israel in 2020. During an......

Morocco to revise 2026 budget with stronger focus on health and education

Morocco’s government will revise its upcoming national budget to prioritize spending on health and education, aiming to address deep-rooted social disparities and respond to growing public discontent. The announcement comes after weeks of nationwide protests led by young Moroccans demanding better......

Coface reaffirms Morocco’s stability with “B” rating amid global uncertainty

Coface has upheld Morocco’s “B” rating in its October 2025 Risk Review, confirming the country’s moderate and controlled level of business risk. The decision underscores Morocco’s resilient economic fundamentals despite global volatility and regional pressures. According......

Morocco launches major maintenance hub for F-16 and C-130 aircraft

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its aerospace infrastructure with the start of construction on a new heavy maintenance hangar for F-16 and C-130 aircraft at Benslimane Airport. The initiative, led by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), marks a new phase in the country’s ambition......

Moroccan cities rise among Africa’s most expensive rental markets

Morocco’s leading urban centers are gaining prominence as some of Africa’s priciest rental markets, underscoring significant shifts in the continent’s housing dynamics. Recent data from Numbeo, a global cost-of-living database, places three Moroccan cities among the 20 most expensive......

Moroccan Dirham appreciates against Euro (October 2–8, 2025)

The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.7% against the euro while depreciating by 0.3% against the U.S. dollar during the period from October 2 to 8, 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no auction operations were conducted on the foreign exchange market, BAM noted in its latest......

Morocco Foodex to open Paris showroom to promote Moroccan agricultural exports

Morocco Foodex, the national agency dedicated to promoting and regulating agricultural, agri-food, and fisheries exports, is set to launch a “Concept Store” showroom in Paris to highlight the country’s finest agri-food and seafood products. The showroom will serve as a permanent “Made......

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