King Mohammed VI was represented by his younger brother Prince Moulay Rachid at the presentation of condolences in Abu Dhabi, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prince Moulay Rachid presented, during the audience granted to him by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new President of the United Arab Emirates, […]
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Morocco’s OCP to set up phosphate fertilizer plant in Brazil
Morocco’s OCP Group is set to open a new phosphate fertilizer manufacturing plant in Brazil, announced Brazil’s Agriculture Minister on Twitter earlier this week. The move contributes to the stabilization of the market amid a global shortage in fertilizers and their inputs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage that was worsened by the conflict […]
Morocco: Cereal output expected to drop by 69%; agricultural GDP by 14% in 2022
The output of major cereals (soft wheat, durum wheat and barley), in the 2021/2022 agricultural campaign is expected to reach 32 million quintals (Mqx), a decrease of 69% compared to the previous campaign, while the agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to decrease by about 14% in 2022, according to the forecasts of the […]
Morocco’s King congratulates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election President of UAE
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his election Saturday President of the United Arab Emirates by the Federal Supreme Council, expressing his confidence that relations between the two countries will become more solid and stronger thanks to the shared will to raise them to […]
Morocco: FAR 66th Anniversary, King announces creation of a multidisciplinary Peacekeeping Center
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of FAR, sent an order of the day to officers, non-commissioned officers and privates. In this Order of the Day, the King renewed Morocco’s commitment to the United Nations […]
Fitch rates Morocco “BB+” with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings agency has affirmed Morocco’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB+’ with a Stable Outlook due to favorable debt composition, reasonably comfortable external liquidity buffers and a record of macroeconomic stability. In 2021, Morocco’s GDP growth rebounded to 7.4%, after contracting by 6.4% in 2020. “We forecast growth to decelerate to 1.1% […]
Death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyane: King Mohammed VI decrees three-day national mourning
Following the passing away of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyane, the President of the United Arab Emirates, King Mohammed VI has given his highest instructions to declare a three-day official mourning in the Kingdom, starting from Friday, May 13, 2022. During this three-day mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at government […]
Colas Rail Wins New €15 Mln Deal in Morocco
French Colas Rail Company, leader in railway infrastructures, has been awarded by Casa Transport SA, a €15 million contract for building the low-voltage systems for lines T3 and T4 of the Casablanca tramway. This new contract includes studies and the installation of the low-voltage systems on track, video surveillance & sound system, supervisory control and […]
Morocco, EU discuss ways to step up cooperation in sustainable investment in green energies
Means and ways to step up cooperation in the area of sustainable investment between Morocco and the European Union were at the focus of a meeting held Thursday in Marrakech between the Minister Delegate in charge of Investment Mohcine Jazouli, and the executive vice-president of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis. During this meeting, held on […]
King Mohammed VI expresses sincere condolences, deep feelings of compassion at death of president of UAE
King Mohammed VI, in his own name and on behalf of the royal family, and the entire Moroccan people, expressed his sincerest condolences and deep feelings of sympathy for the tragedy that befell the United Arab Emirates following the sad news of the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the Gulf […]