Breaking 17:15 Portugal and Morocco seek EU backing for strategic electricity interconnector 16:30 Agadir expands direct air links with Europe to strengthen its global tourism appeal 16:16 South Korea offers advanced submarines to Morocco to strengthen naval capabilities 16:00 Moroccan migrant dies during police arrest in Bologna as Italian authorities launch investigation 15:52 Morocco strengthens its position as a global aerospace manufacturing hub 15:21 Morocco climbs to sixth place in world football rankings after 2026 World Cup 14:45 Transavia expands flights to Morocco to boost tourism in southern destinations 14:30 Lamine Yamal makes history as second Moroccan-origin player to win the World Cup 14:14 Morocco uses artificial intelligence to strengthen water security and detect pollution early 13:53 Shell V-Power, Customer Service and Love Brand: Vivo Energy Morocco Earns Multiple Awards in 2026 13:46 US expands electronic warfare capabilities for Morocco’s Apache helicopters 13:13 Bank of Africa launches MCM 2026 campaign to support Moroccans living abroad 12:16 Morocco plans major hotel expansion ahead of 2030 World Cup with 60,000 new beds 10:45 OPPO Embraces Artificial Intelligence and Premium Design with the New Enco Clip2 10:45 Morocco upgrades Civil Protection with advanced demolition robots for disaster response 10:20 Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline enters new phase after ECOWAS approval 10:15 Morocco's cybersecurity maturity improves, but talent shortages and emerging risks remain 08:05 Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with new Boeing 787-8 as growth strategy accelerates

Economy



Android dominates Arab smartphone markets amid economic divides

Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence......

Morocco-Chile economic cooperation: Omar Hejira leads high-level mission

A high-level Moroccan economic mission led by Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, is currently visiting Chile to strengthen bilateral economic and trade ties and lay the foundations for a structured, long-term strategic partnership. This mission is part of the Morocco-Chile Economic Forum,......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia sign renewable energy cooperation pact

Morocco and Saudi Arabia have formalized an executive program to deepen their partnership in renewable energies and energy efficiency. This agreement builds on recent discussions held in Riyadh during the International Mining Conference from January 13 to 15, 2026. The initiative targets the advancement......

Morocco’s banking liquidity needs exceed 135 billion dirhams by end of 2025

Morocco’s banking sector experienced a further tightening of liquidity conditions at the end of 2025, with liquidity needs rising to an average of 135.7 billion dirhams in December, according to data released by Bank Al-Maghrib. This represents an increase compared to the previous month, reflecting......

Moroccan handicraft exports rise 11% in 2025

Moroccan handicraft exports continued their upward trend in 2025, recording an 11% increase and reaching a total turnover of over 1.23 billion dirhams, according to the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Traditional clothing saw the strongest growth, rising 75% and......

Al Mada Group appoints Nafissa El Kassar as chief executive officer

The Board of Directors of Al Mada Group has announced the appointment of Nafissa El Kassar as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the passing of Hassan Ouriagly, the group’s former Chairman and CEO. During an extraordinary meeting, board members paid tribute to the late Hassan......

Hospitality:RISMA plans a 450 million dirham capital increase

RISMA, a hotel group listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, has announced plans for a capital increase worth 450 million Moroccan dirhams, aimed at supporting the growth of Morocco’s tourism sector. The company said the operation is part of its long-term development strategy, which focuses on......

Moroccan sardines: Spain reacts angrily to export ban to the EU and access granted to the Russian fleet

Spain’s fishing and canning sectors have voiced strong criticism following Morocco’s decision to suspend exports of frozen sardines to the European Union, while continuing to allow Russian fishing vessels access to its maritime waters. According to Spanish media and industry......

“Cities Without Slums” program benefits over 382,000 families in Morocco by end of 2025

More than 382,000 families have benefited from Morocco’s national “Cities Without Slums” program as of December 31, 2025, Secretary of State for Housing Adib Benbrahim announced on Monday during a session at the House of Representatives. Responding to questions about the program’s......

“Cities Without Slums” program reaches over 382,000 families by end of 2025

More than 382,000 families have benefited from Morocco’s national “Cities Without Slums” program by the end of December 2025, according to the Secretary of State in charge of Housing, Adib Benbrahim. Speaking before the House of Representatives in Rabat, Benbrahim said that 62 cities......

Bank Al-Maghrib withdraws several banknotes from circulation

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has announced the withdrawal of several types of banknotes from circulation, effective from January 1, 2026. The decision affects bills that no longer hold legal tender status under Moroccan law. According to a statement issued by BAM, the measure......

Regional Economies: federations strengthened to address territorial challenges

In the framework of the Morocco–Belgium bilateral cooperation program 2024–2029, a new initiative aims to strengthen the capacities of sectoral federations and regional branches of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) to respond more effectively to economic and territorial......

Fintech: Bank Al-Maghrib releases approval guide for project holders

Bank Al-Maghrib has published a new reference guide designed to support entrepreneurs and innovators operating in the fintech sector by clarifying the procedures required to obtain regulatory approval. The document aims to provide greater visibility on the central bank’s approach to supervising......

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