Morocco’s Energy Bill Down 30% by July

Morocco’s oil and gas imports stood at 29.394 billion dirhams by July 2016 compared to 41.947 billion dirhams the same period last year, which is a significant 30% drop, Morocco’s exchange office said in its latest statistics. Yet, despite the drop in oil prices, Morocco’s commercial deficit deepened 7.5% as imports continue to exceed exports. […]

Regional Branch of Mohammed VI National Center for the Disabled inaugurated in Casablanca

King Mohammed VI inaugurated, Thursday in Casablanca, the regional branch of the Mohammed VI National Center for the Disabled, an initiative that would give momentum to the integration of people with special needs. The project, carried out by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, translates the Sovereign’s solicitude for the disabled and his resolve to […]

Tanger Med Port sacks its director general after ‘conflict of interest’ reports

Idriss Aarabi has replaced Hassan Abkari as director general of the Mediterranean’s largest port, after the latter featured in media articles citing a conflict of interest. Abkari was cited in multiple stories, including in Barlamane news outlet, which published documents accusing him of setting up a port counselling company in Valencia, Spain. The move was […]