Economy

Abdellatif Hammouchi, the General Director of Morocco’s Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), is leading a high-level delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enhance security cooperation between the two countries. The visit, which began on Tuesday, reflects the strong bilateral......

Rabat – Moroccan authorities have launched a national dialogue to boost the development of seaweed farming, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s emerging blue economy. Zakia Driouch, Secretary of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries, brought together experts, investors, and......

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has appointed Ali Belhaj as the new president of the Morocco-UK Business Council. The announcement was made during CGEM’s board meeting on September 15 and is part of the organization’s efforts to strengthen economic and trade relations......

Morocco’s Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) has released its formal analysis of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), outlining its implications for Moroccan exports. The findings, presented during a session in Rabat, reflect the Council's participatory......

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port has reaffirmed its stature as one of the world’s most efficient container ports, ranking fifth in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, the port has ceded its long-held......

Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, has called for expanding economic and trade relations with India, emphasizing the importance of a strategic and mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the “Business Opportunities in India and West Asia” forum in New......

The overturning of Imad Ben Rajab’s 2023 conviction by Libya’s Supreme Court has revealed systemic weaknesses in the country’s oil and fuel import processes. Beyond clearing Ben Rajab’s record, the case has illuminated gaps in oversight, testing standards, and institutional coordination,......

Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council (CCE), the country’s largest employers’ federation, has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity during a high-level meeting in Mexico City. The declaration came amid a broader mission by the General Confederation of Moroccan......

Morocco banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, but the sector has continued to grow under the radar. A new law in development may finally regulate the industry, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to digital currencies. A firm stance on crypto In November 2017, Morocco’s......

Morocco’s achievements in civil aviation safety and governance were recognized on Tuesday during the 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano presented Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister......

Morocco and India have inaugurated a new defense manufacturing facility in Berrechid, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership. The plant, named TATA Advanced Systems Maroc (TASM), will produce WhAP 8×8 armored combat vehicles for Morocco's Royal Armed Forces and international......

Morocco has solidified its position as a major supplier in the European Union’s tomato market, recording a 40% increase in exports over the past decade. During the 2024/2025 campaign, Moroccan tomato exports reached 568,370 tons, accounting for 19.63% of the EU’s total imports and generating......

Morocco’s renewable energy potential could meet up to 50% of the European Union’s electricity demand, according to Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Commerce. In an interview with Italian newspaper La Verità, Mezzour highlighted Morocco’s ability to mobilize......