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Morocco’s industrial sector has expanded to nearly 900 billion dirhams ($98 bln) in national production, including around 400 billion dirhams in exports, marking a decisive step in the country’s shift toward an industrial policy centered on economic sovereignty, Moroccan industry and trade minister Ryad Mezzour said. The figures were presented by Ryad Mezzour during a parliamentary session, […]
Morocco’s National Electricity Regulatory Authority expanded its mandate in December 2024, extending beyond electricity sector regulation to encompass strategic sectors including hydrogen, as the kingdom advances its green hydrogen industry development leveraging renewable energy resources and strategic geographic positioning. Positioned with substantial renewable resources, particularly solar and wind, strategic geography at Europe’s doorstep, vast territory […]
Investment Minister Karim Zidane announced that 89 investment projects totaling over 1.28 billion dirhams received approval under the very small, small, and medium enterprise support framework launched six weeks ago. The figures were presented by the official during a parliament question time on business support mechanisms and investment promotion. He specified these projects should enable […]
Chinese tire manufacturer Guizhou Tyre has approved plans to build a new production facility in the Cité Mohammed VI, Tanger Tech industrial zone, confirming an investment close to 300 million dollars. The company’s board of directors validated the project on January 5, giving the green light for the construction of an intelligent tire plant with […]
Morocco is poised to enter 2026 in a favorable position, with Standard Chartered forecasting 4.5% economic growth for the year, driven by resilient non agricultural sectors, accelerating investment, and robust domestic demand. The projection was published in Standard Chartered Global Focus 2026 report. It follows an estimated 4.8% expansion in 2025, marking the strongest post […]
Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has received an official delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as part of a visit focused on security arrangements for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, currently being held in the Kingdom. The FBI delegation, led by Douglas Olson, Director of Operations at the Field Intervention […]
U.S. republican congressman Lance Gooden has joined the list of lawmakers supporting the labelling of Algeria-backed Polisario group a terrorist organization, seeking to destabilize Morocco, strategic ally and long-standing partner of the United States. A bipartisan legislation was introduced in June 2025 in the U.S. Congress to designate Polisario a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The […]
Two days after the US arrested and flew Venezuelan autocrat Nicolas Maduro to New York, Algeria went mute as stone, unable to condemn or express solidarity with its ally. Maduro had met Tebboune in Algiers in 2022 and vowed to foster their alliance, coordinate in oil markets and open a direct air route. The two […]
Libyan demonstrators gathered, on Monday January 5, outside the headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Janzour, denouncing what they described as escalating foreign interference in Libyan affairs. Protesters called for respect for Libya’s sovereignty and urged an end to external influence that they say has deepened political instability. Criticism was […]
The third meeting of the Israel-Morocco Joint Military Committee (JMC), held lately in Tel Aviv, was crowned with the signing of an action plan for 2026. The announcement was made by spokesperson of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The program included in-depth professional meetings and visits to Israeli Defense Forces units, defense industries, and other key […]