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US State Department Hails Morocco’s Political Stability & Attractive Business Climate

Morocco enjoys political stability, robust infrastructure, and a strategic location, which have contributed to its emergence as a regional manufacturing and export base for international companies, says the State Department in its 2019 Climate Investment Statements.   Morocco is actively encouraging and facilitating foreign investment, particularly in export sectors like manufacturing, through macro-economic policies, trade […]

Egypt, Qatar ink agreement to eliminate double taxation on income

Qatar and Egypt signed Monday in Doha a deal to remove double taxation on income, and prevent tax invasion and avoidance, the Egyptian government announced in a statement. The agreement includes detailed provisions for the taxation rules and conditions by both countries, to prevent tax duplication, with respect to taxes on income from non-transferable assets, […]

Morocco records 38% turnout as voters elect new parliament

The final turnout in Morocco’s legislative elections stood at 38.02%, the interior ministry reported. Moroccan voters went to the polls on September 23, 2026, to elect the 395 members of the House of Representatives in a closely watched contest marked by intense rivalry among the three parties that have formed the governing coalition since 2021. […]