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Saudia launches new Jeddah-Marrakech route end of May

Saudi Arabia’s carrier, Saudia Airlines, announced that it will launch a new flight linking Jeddah to Marrakech on May 30. The new flight is part of Saudia’s 10 new routes for the summer, announced in February by the company, which seeks to expand international air routes to meet passengers’ needs. The Saudi Airlines unveiled the […]

Morocco, Russia sign eighth fisheries cooperation agreement

Morocco and Russia have signed a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which replaces the 2016 deal that expired in March 2020. The new 4-year agreement is the 8th to be signed by Morocco and Russia since 1992. It establishes the legal framework allowing a fleet of 10 Russian vessels to fish for small pelagic species in […]

Three regions dominate Morocco’s GDP with 60%

The regions of Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier have created 60% of Morocco’s GDP in 2020, with five other regions contributing by 33%, the high commission for planning said. Morocco’s GDP dropped to $115 billion in 2020 under the double impact of the pandemic and drought. The three leading economic regions are also demographically dense compared […]