Economy
Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic $1.5 billion (2.2 trillion won) contract with Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) to supply double-decker trains, marking the largest order ever secured by the South Korean company. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, underscores a significant step in......
A heated debate over fish prices in Morocco has ignited across social media, shedding light on broader concerns about market regulation and affordability, particularly as Ramadan approaches. The controversy began in Marrakech, where Abdolilah, known as Abdo, launched an initiative to sell sardines at......
The allure of cryptocurrency is spreading rapidly in Morocco, with 6 million individuals—approximately 16% of the population—owning digital assets as of 2024, according to data from French broker HelloSafe. This marks a staggering 60% increase over the past five years, with 2.5 million new......
The High Commissioner for Planning (HCP) of Morocco, Chakib Benmoussa, and the World Bank Country Director for Maghreb and Malta, Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, signed a cooperation agreement in Rabat on Tuesday. This partnership aims to strengthen capabilities and facilitate the exchange of experience and......
Morocco’s imports from Turkiye surged to $225.3 million in January 2025, highlighting the North African nation’s growing role as a key market for Turkish exports. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Council, this marks a significant milestone, solidifying Morocco’s position......
The 61st Meeting of Customs Directors General from North Africa, Near and Middle East convened in Cairo on Sunday, bringing together key customs authorities from across the region. The gathering, hosted by the Arab League General Secretariat in collaboration with Jordan's Customs Administration,......
Morocco has retained its position in the 2025 edition of the "Global Soft Power Index," securing the 50th rank among the most influential countries worldwide. This achievement places the Kingdom at the forefront of Maghreb nations and among the top-ranking African countries in this prestigious......
Morocco’s National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has introduced a unified Medium Voltage Distribution Network Usage Tariff (TURD) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of the country’s electricity sector. The new tariff, set at 5.92 centimes per kilowatt-hour,......
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that tax revenues reached 30.79 billion dirhams (MMDH) by the end of January 2025, marking an increase of 24.6% compared to the same period in 2024. In its recent Treasury Charges and Resources document (SCRT), the ministry emphasized that the revenues......
Morocco has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by exporting its first shipment of medical hashish, marking a transformative step in the nation’s cannabis industry. In partnership with Swiss pharmaceutical company Medropharm, the shipment successfully arrived at Geneva Airport on February 19,......
Morocco's investment landscape is being transformed by sustainability initiatives, with renewable energy taking center stage in the nation's economic development, according to Mohamed Benchaâboun, Director General of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund. Speaking at a conference in Rabat focused......
Morocco is preparing to tap international debt markets with a new euro-denominated bond issuance, its first since 2023, to help finance an ambitious infrastructure development program ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui emphasized the country's current......
Best Biscuit Maroc (BBM), a subsidiary of Anouar Invest, has unveiled PICKËRS, a new premium snacking brand designed to elevate Moroccan confectionery to international standards. Backed by Swiss technical and technological expertise, this ambitious project represents a significant milestone in BBM’s......
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