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Growth of New Enterprises in Morocco: Insights and Sectorial Distribution in 2024

In 2024, Morocco witnessed a significant surge in new business formations, with 78,244 enterprises established by the end of October, according to the Moroccan Office for Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This data highlights a promising entrepreneurial environment in the country, reflecting......

Morocco's business growth masks mounting sustainability concerns

In the first ten months of 2024, Morocco's business landscape presents a complex picture of growth and challenges as the nation recorded 78,244 new business registrations, according to recent data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This surge in entrepreneurship,......

Canadian Mining Firm Achieves Major Silver Production Milestone in Morocco with $50M Growth Plan

Montreal-based Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has marked a significant achievement by reaching commercial production at its expanded Zgounder silver mine in Morocco, while announcing plans for an additional $50 million investment in the country. The company's new processing plant, which began construction......

Moroccan Billionaires Akhannouch and Benjelloun Hold Strong on Forbes Global List Amid Political Tensions

Morocco's Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and banking magnate Othman Benjelloun maintain their positions among global billionaires, according to Forbes' latest rankings. Akhannouch's net worth stands at $1.6 billion, securing the 1999th position globally and 14th in Africa, while Benjelloun......

Ghana Eliminates Visa Requirements for Moroccan Citizens, Boosting African Economic Integration

Ghana has announced a significant policy change that will allow Moroccan nationals to enter the country without obtaining a visa, effective January 1, 2025. The decision, announced by authorities in Accra, marks a substantial shift in Ghana's immigration policy and aims to strengthen economic ties......

Failed Funding Derails Major Moroccan Mining Acquisition

Atlas Metals Group has announced the termination of its planned acquisition of Compagnie Minière de Oumejrane (CMO), a Moroccan mining subsidiary owned by Managem. The cancellation comes after the company failed to secure the necessary funding of MAD 183 million from institutional investors within......

Gender Gap Persists in Morocco's Business Landscape as Women Head 15% of Firms

The proportion of women-led businesses in Morocco remains stagnant at 15%, according to recent findings from the Moroccan Observatory of Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises (OMTPME). This figure has shown no improvement since 2020, highlighting persistent gender disparities in the nation's......

Distinguished Moroccan Author Driss Ksikes Honored with Prestigious French Arts and Letters Award

Moroccan writer and playwright Driss Ksikes has been awarded the esteemed title of "Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters" in recognition of his outstanding contributions to literature, theater, and intellectual discourse. The honor was bestowed upon him during a ceremony held Tuesday at......

A Paradigm Shift Les Impériales 2025 – Shaping the Future of Business, People, and Technology

The 2025 edition of Les Impériales, a flagship event for professionals in communication, marketing, and media in Morocco, is set to take place in Casablanca from January 27 to 31. Under the central theme "The Paradigm Shift – Business, People & Tech," this event promises to......