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U.S. report lays out Morocco’s strategy to attract more foreign investors

Morocco seeks to transform itself into a regional business hub by leveraging its geographically strategic location, political stability, and world-class infrastructure to expand as a regional manufacturing and export base for international companies, says U.S. latest report on global investment climate. The North African Kingdom actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors […]

King Mohammed VI hosts Iftar in honor of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner

King Mohammed VI hosted Tuesday an iftar, a fast breaking meal, in honor of President Trump’s son-in law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, Moroccan News Channel Al Oula reported. Earlier, the Sovereign held talks with Jared Kushner on strengthening the long-standing, strong and multidimensional strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, as well as […]

Drought worsens Morocco’s unemployment rate to 13.1%

Morocco’s unemployment rate surged to 13.1% on the back of persisting drought in the first half this year, compared with 12.4% the same period last year. Youth unemployment, in particular, soared to 36%, with 19% reported among degree holders, the high commission for planning HCP said. The total number of the unemployed in Morocco grew […]