Morocco expands healthcare with 49 new centers amid youth protests
Morocco’s Ministry of Health has announced the inauguration of 49 new urban and rural health centers across nine regions, a significant step in the nation’s efforts to reform its healthcare system. The move follows His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s directives to modernize public services and address disparities in healthcare......
Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank partner to promote green mobility and entrepreneurship in Morocco
Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank have announced a strategic partnership to provide Moroccan professionals with accessible financing for micro-mobility vehicles, aiming to foster sustainable transportation and support local entrepreneurship. Unveiled on Thursday, the initiative offers professional clients the opportunity to finance up to......
Youth-led protests in Morocco shift locations as GenZ212 announces updates
Morocco’s youth-driven civic movement, GenZ212, has released details on the next wave of peaceful demonstrations, planned for this weekend across several cities. The group has announced new gathering points and adjusted some protest routes, signaling efforts to streamline its growing mobilization. In Casablanca, demonstrations will......
Tesla begins recruitment in Morocco, signaling regional expansion plans
Tesla has officially commenced recruitment efforts in Morocco, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. The electric vehicle giant is seeking a Country Sales & Delivery Leader to spearhead its operations in the country, signaling the start of commercial activities in Morocco. The newly created position, advertised......
World Bank estimates rebuilding Syria will cost $216 billion
The World Bank has released a report estimating that the cost to rebuild Syria is approximately $216 billion. This figure comes in the wake of over 13 years of turmoil, including a civil war, the emergence of the Islamic State, and an ongoing refugee crisis, all of which have severely damaged the nation’s infrastructure. The report......
Nike unveils groundbreaking technologies to redefine athletic performance
Nike has introduced a series of revolutionary innovations aimed at reclaiming its leadership in sportswear innovation under the ambitious strategy of CEO Elliott Hill. The announcement reveals four transformative technologies, including the world's first motorized running shoes, neuroscience-based footwear, advanced Olympic apparel, and......
Porsche faces $1.1 billion loss amid EV strategy overhaul and declining demand
Porsche AG has reported its first quarterly loss since becoming a publicly traded company, with an operating deficit of €967 million ($1.1 billion) for the third quarter of 2025. This dramatic downturn reflects the luxury automaker's costly strategic pivot on electric vehicles (EVs) and weak demand in key markets. The loss contrasts......
Morocco rethinks welfare with direct aid and social protection reforms
Morocco is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to welfare and social protection, aiming to modernize its support systems while addressing long-standing economic and regional disparities. Central to this shift is the gradual reduction of the Compensation Fund, the country’s hallmark subsidy program, in favor of direct......
Morocco to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027, boosting aerospace ambitions
Morocco is set to bolster its aerospace sector with plans to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027 or 2028, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial development. Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour attributed this advancement to King Mohammed VI’s vision and Morocco’s dedication to financial stability,......
Morocco allocates $1.34 billion to stabilize essential goods prices in 2026
The Moroccan government has set aside MAD 13.77 billion ($1.34 billion) in 2026 to subsidize essential goods, including butane gas, sugar, and soft wheat flour, according to the compensation fund report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The funding aims to counter domestic production shortfalls caused by drought and maintain price stability......
Most of Morocco's civil servants work in just seven ministries
The Moroccan civil service employed 576,062 workers in 2025, according to a recent human-resources report accompanying the 2026 budget bill. This figure represents the total number of budgeted posts for civilian personnel in the public sector. The report highlights a notable imbalance, with 90.1% of civil servants concentrated in just seven......
Morocco unveils 12.8 billion dirham livestock support initiative
Morocco has introduced a significant livestock support program valued at 12.8 billion dirhams, designed to provide financial aid to farmers, secure fodder supplies, and preserve breeding females. The announcement came during the Government Council session held in Rabat. The initiative aligns with Morocco's broader efforts to bolster its......
Belgian embassy celebrates a century of Belgian-Luxembourg chamber of commerce in Morocco
The Belgian Embassy in Rabat hosted a gala event on Thursday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (CCBLM). The event celebrated a century of economic cooperation, mutual ambition, and strong ties between Morocco, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Held in the gardens of the Belgian Ambassador’s......
Royal Air Maroc expands domestic flights, strengthens links to southern provinces
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced an ambitious expansion of its domestic flight network, enhancing connectivity to Morocco’s southern provinces and supporting regional development. The new routes are part of a partnership with the regions of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Guelmin-Oued Noun. This initiative aligns......
Morocco unveils plan to empower youth in politics with new reform
Morocco’s government has introduced a groundbreaking draft law designed to encourage youth political participation by enabling individuals under 35 to run for parliament, independently of established political parties. The initiative, unveiled by Minister of Economic Inclusion Younes Sekkouri, seeks to modernize the political landscape......