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Morocco's Economic Rise: A Surge in Foreign Investments

Morocco is witnessing a significant boost in its economic landscape, fueled by a remarkable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI). Recent data from the Exchange Office under the Ministry of Economy and Finance highlights this upward trajectory. In the first half of the fiscal year, net FDI inflows......

ICSID Ruling: Moroccan State Prevails in SAMIR Oil Refinery Dispute

In a landmark decision on Monday, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) dismissed the majority of claims brought by Corral Morocco Holding against the Moroccan state concerning the SAMIR oil refinery case. The ICSID awarded Corral a modest $150 million in compensation,......

Morocco's Public Sector Set for Transformation with World Bank's $600 Million Boost

In a significant move to enhance public services and modernize governance, Morocco has secured a $600 million loan from the World Bank. This substantial financial injection, divided into two distinct programs, aims to revolutionize the country's public sector and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The......

Addressing Butane Gas Subsidies: Morocco's Pragmatic Approach

In a move aimed at realigning the nation's energy subsidies, Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco's Minister Delegate in charge of the budget, has clarified the government's stance on the recent price increase for butane gas cylinders. Speaking with a pragmatic tone, Lekjaa emphasized that the adjustment......

Moroccan Mobile Market Mania: A Tale of Staggering Growth and Domestic Stagnation

Morocco's telecommunications industry is undergoing a significant transformation as the nation's mobile market experiences remarkable growth. By the end of 2023, mobile connections had soared to 55.9 million, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This represents a 5.6%......

Ramadan Bounty: Morocco's Markets Abundantly Stocked with Varied Offerings

In a reassuring announcement, the Directorate of Competition, Prices, and Compensation, under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, has declared that Morocco's national markets have been abundantly supplied with a diverse array of goods throughout the first weeks of the holy month of Ramadan,......

Morocco Allocates Excess Cash into Short-Term Investments

In a strategic move, the Moroccan government is actively deploying its surplus funds, committing over 3 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to over $300 million) into short-term debt instruments this week. On Friday, the Treasury and External Finance Department, a division within the Ministry of Economy......

Expanding Early Childhood Education to Generate Over 51,000 New Jobs

A recent government report has quantified the substantial socio-economic benefits of expanding access to early childhood education in Morocco. According to the results-based, gender-sensitive budget report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, universalizing preschool for 4-5 year-olds could create......

Morocco Secures Billions in Short-Term Investments, Reflecting Strong Fiscal Health

The Moroccan Treasury is currently experiencing a surplus of funds, as announced by the Treasury and External Finance Department (DTFE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Wednesday. A noteworthy influx of nearly 5 billion Moroccan dirham (approximately $500 million) in new short-term investments......