Morocco sets historic record in onion exports after lifting restrictions

Morocco has achieved a historic milestone in its onion exports during the 2024-2025 season, reaching record volumes following the lifting of export restrictions to West Africa. According to data from the specialized platform EastFruit, the country exported 64,900 tons of fresh onions between June 2024......

Morocco joins global FIT partnership to amplify trade influence

Morocco has become a founding member of the newly launched Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT), a coalition of 14 nations aimed at strengthening the global trade influence of small and medium-sized economies. The initiative, formalized during a virtual ministerial meeting on September 16,......

Morocco’s $35 billion green hydrogen vision: bold ambitions amid global uncertainty

In March 2025, Morocco launched an ambitious energy strategy under the Offre Maroc initiative, committing $35.15 billion (MAD 319 billion) to green hydrogen development across its southern provinces. This initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production, targeting......

Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges

Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia sign agreements to modernize postal and e-commerce sectors

Barid Al-Maghrib and Saudi Post have solidified their partnership through two landmark agreements signed during the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. These accords aim to advance innovation and growth in postal services and e-commerce, marking a critical milestone in regional collaboration and......

UAE cements position as Morocco's top foreign investor with MAD 3.1 billion in 2024

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as Morocco’s largest foreign investor in 2024, injecting MAD 3.1 billion ($310 million) into the economy, according to a report by Morocco’s Office des Changes. This represents 18.9% of Morocco's total net foreign direct investment (FDI), reflecting......

Morocco and the Gulf: forging a strategic economic alliance

In recent years, the relationship between Morocco and the Gulf states has evolved significantly, transitioning from political solidarity to a robust strategic partnership with far-reaching economic and developmental implications. This cooperation, built on mutual trust and shared interests, positions......

Morocco sets new record for fresh onion exports after lifting ban

Morocco’s fresh onion exports reached unprecedented levels in the 2024/25 season, following the removal of restrictions that had significantly curtailed trade the previous year. Between June 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at $238 million, nearly......

Nauru's golden passport program struggles to attract buyers

For $105,000, individuals can secure citizenship in Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, Oceania. This "golden passport" initiative, launched on August 7, aims to trade citizenship for investments to combat climate change. However, the program has seen limited interest, with only six......

Morocco and UAE bolster innovation with industrial property agreement

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a significant step to enhance their collaboration in fostering innovation and economic development by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on industrial property rights. The agreement seeks to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate knowledge......

Morocco’s raspberry exports to Middle East reach record highs

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural exports, with raspberry shipments to the Middle East hitting 700 tonnes just three months before the end of the 2024/2025 export season, according to EastFruit, an agricultural data platform. This surge highlights Morocco's growing......

Emirati prince expands economic presence in Morocco through new holding company

Sheikh Ammar Hamid Rashid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman, has launched a new investment initiative in Morocco by establishing a holding company named Frame Holding, according to Médias24. The new company is based on Jean Jaurès Street in Casablanca and was founded on April......

Musk's Dubai loop sparks comparisons to Spain-Morocco underwater tunnel

Spanish media, including El Faro de Ceuta, have pointed out that Elon Musk's recently announced Dubai Loop bears a striking resemblance to the proposed underwater tunnel project intended to connect Spain and Morocco. In February, Musk unveiled the Dubai Loop, which aims to create an efficient transportation......

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