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Rising global oil and butane gas prices, amplified by ongoing Middle East tensions, are once again forcing Morocco to confront a question it has long sidestepped: should the government and private operators use financial hedging instruments to shield consumers and public finances from commodity price volatility? Hedging — essentially a financial insurance mechanism — allows […]
Morocco will host the ninth joint ministerial meeting between the Kingdom and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in a decision announced during the eighth edition of the forum held via videoconference. The GCC’s invitation reflects a deliberate recognition of Morocco’s expanding diplomatic role and its deepening strategic partnership with the Gulf bloc. […]
Morocco’s long‑term investment in strategic port infrastructure has taken on renewed significance as global supply chains face mounting disruption and major economies move to assert tighter control over maritime gateways. In a world marked by geopolitical rivalry, fragile logistics and growing scrutiny of foreign influence, ports have become instruments of sovereignty, resilience and economic security. […]
Morocco is among the 27 signatory countries of the Declaration adopted by the Nuclear Energy Summit held lately in France at a time of growing global interest in how nuclear energy can support the transition to a clean energy future. The signatories recognize the growing global demand for reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy, and acknowledge […]
Morocco is expected to export nearly 550,000 tons of mandarins in the 2025/26 season, reaffirming its place among the world’s leading exporters despite mounting climate pressures and intensifying competition, Moroccan daily L’Economiste reported. Mandarins and clementines now make up around 83% of Morocco’s total citrus exports, a concentration that has helped the country regularly rank […]
Arab Gulf countries have thanked King Mohammed VI for the strong support and clear solidarity expressed by Morocco following the deadly missile attacks launched by the Iranian regime against member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The praise of the Moroccan supportive stand was made during the 8th Morocco-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting, held […]
Former United Nations envoy Christopher Ross has once again exposed his impartiality in his latest commentary on the Sahara conflict in which he put forward an assessment reflecting long standing positions aligned with Algeria and the Polisario separatists, instead of viewing the dispute from the lenses of a neutral mediator. In his recent analysis published […]
Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) on Thursday announced a Cabinet reshuffle affecting 13 ministries, a move aimed at filling vacant posts and improving the performance of the executive arm of Government. The decision followed a joint statement issued at Government headquarters in Tripoli by Presidential Council head Mohamed Al-Menfi, High Council […]
Morocco was elected on Friday in Rome as Vice-Chair of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Morocco’s election, represented by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), took place during the 20th session of the Commission, held from March […]
Morocco is emerging as one of the world’s most credible candidates for green hydrogen production and maritime fuel supply, according to a World Bank analysis recently cited by the Moroccan daily L’Economiste. The Kingdom’s combination of strategic geography, abundant renewable energy resources, and low-cost hydrogen production potential places it at the forefront of the global […]