Friday 15 - 15:52
Casablanca’s wholesale food markets recorded uneven price shifts this week as Eid al Adha approaches and consumer demand patterns begin to adjust. Fresh data from the municipal supply monitoring system showed contrasting trends across vegetables, fruits, and meat products. Vegetable prices remained broadly stable, although some categories......
Mehdi Tazi has been elected president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, marking a leadership transition at the country’s main employers’ organization. Mohamed Bachiri was elected vice president general during the same vote held in Casablanca. The new mandate runs from May 14, 2026 to May 14, 2029. The leadership......
The Private Bank of BCP Group unveiled a redesigned brand platform on May 15, 2026, in Casablanca, marking a new chapter in its development amid sweeping changes across the financial sector. The institution announced the rebrand alongside an accelerated regional expansion strategy, with the stated goal of becoming the leading wealth management......
Dongfeng has opened a new showroom in Casablanca as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the Moroccan automotive market. The facility is located on Boulevard Moulay Slimane and represents a step in the company’s effort to expand its commercial footprint in North Africa. The move comes as competition increases in the region’s......
The Board of Directors of the Office de la Formation Professionnelle et de la Promotion du Travail (OFPPT) has approved the institution’s 2026 action plan and budget during meetings chaired by Minister Younes Sekkouri, in the presence of Director General Loubna Tricha, representatives of employers, employees, and several government departments. During......
Rachid Ellouah has secured the Spanish arm wrestling title after defeating a German opponent in the final of an official competition recognized within the sport. The victory marks a major step for a Moroccan athlete who built his career without federation backing or institutional support. His performance also reinforced the growing presence......
Moroccan authorities have officially opened the period for new voter registration requests as part of preparations for the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. According to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior, citizens can submit new registration applications or request transfers between electoral districts......
The Moroccan government plans to expand its 2026 budget framework by 20 billion dirhams to cushion the domestic economy against external shocks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The additional allocation aims to protect household purchasing power while keeping the public deficit close to 3 percent of gross domestic product.......
The Moroccan parliament is examining bill 66.23, a draft reform that aims to reshape the structure and entry conditions of the legal profession. The proposed legislation has triggered debate among lawmakers, particularly over access to the bar and the future profile of legal practitioners in the country. The bill introduces changes that would......
NamX has reached a major milestone in the development of its hydrogen technology after obtaining a European patent covering its hydrogen capsule system, a move expected to accelerate the industrial phase of the project. The announcement was made by the company’s founder and chief executive officer, Faouzi Annajah, who described the......
The verdict is expected this Friday in the trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who is being tried behind closed doors before the criminal court in the Var region of France, in Draguignan. The artist is accused of rape related to an incident dating back to 2018, involving a bar worker he reportedly met in Saint-Tropez. He has consistently......
The Moroccan tax administration has announced the launch of a new digital platform dedicated to the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote digital services provided by foreign companies operating in the Moroccan market. According to the General Directorate of Taxes, the “Taxation on digital services” platform is now accessible......
Authorities in Morocco have stepped up oversight of livestock markets as Eid al-Adha approaches, focusing on the availability of sheep and goats and the balance between supply and demand. A coordination meeting held via video conference brought together officials from the ministries of the Interior and Agriculture, alongside regional representatives......
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