Abdellatif Bardach Elected Vice-President of Association of Mediterranean Energy Regulators

EU Agrees to Open Talks with Morocco on New Fisheries Deal

The Council of European Union has approved the opening of negotiations with Morocco on a new fisheries partnership agreement. The current, 4-year accord sealed with the North African Kingdom, will expire on 14 July 2018. An independent European evaluation study underlines the positive impact of the current protocol in terms of sustainable fishing and its […]

IMF sees World Cup infrastructure driving medium‑term growth in Morocco

Morocco’s preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup are expected to involve a significant multi‑year infrastructure investment program amounting to about 12% of GDP between 2024 and 2030, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV consultation report. The IMF estimates total spending at around 190 billion Moroccan dirhams ($20 billion), covering mostly projects in railways, […]

Morocco Hosted NATO Advanced Training on Civil-Military Operations to Strengthen Interoperability

An advanced civil-military cooperation course was held lately in Rabat by a specialized training team from Allied Joint Force Command Naples to strengthen interoperability with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. In a press release, the JFC Naples, a principal operational-level military command in the NATO Command Structure, said the training showed the importance of having […]