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Morocco and the World Bank maintain a robust strategic partnership dedicated to advancing the kingdom’s development objectives, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region Ousmane Dione emphasized during a Tuesday conference in Rabat. Speaking at the launch of the MENAAP economic bulletin titled “Jobs and Women: Untapped […]
From 10 to 12 November 2025, Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation hosted high-level delegations from the European Commission in the New Administrative Capital to advance the economic dimension of the Egypt–EU Strategic Partnership. The meetings followed the signing of the second phase of the €4 billion Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) mechanism during […]
Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch has reaffirmed the central role of structured investment in the development model for the southern provinces, describing major infrastructure projects not merely as physical assets but as economic and social levers transforming the Moroccan Sahara into a hub of balanced growth. Speaking to MPs, Akhannouch highlighted the significance […]
Morocco has officially overtaken Spain to become the world’s third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, marking a major shift in global agricultural trade, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortoinfo. Morocco exported 767,000 tons of tomatoes in 2024, surpassing Spain’s 638,000 tons and Turkey’s 492,000 tons, the source said. This rise reflects a dramatic transformation […]
Morocco has taken a significant step toward regulating its crypto asset market with the release of a draft law that outlines rules, actors, and safeguards for digital assets. Published on the website of the General Secretariat of the Government, the draft is open for public comment after it was prepared by the finance ministry in […]
The euro surged to a new historic high on Algeria’s black market in November, trading at up to 27,450 dinars for a 100-euro note, marking a deepening pressure on the informal currency exchange system. Buyers are offering between 27,050 and 27,150 dinars, widening the gap between buying and selling rates, Algerian outlet Maghreb Emergent reported. […]
Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched a tender worth over one billion US dollar for the construction of a new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The new terminal, to be built over 600,000 m², is expected to handle at its first phase 20 million passengers annually, a capacity expandable to 30 million. […]
Morocco’s national highway authority announced the imminent completion of three major infrastructure projects months ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transportation modernization efforts. The National Highways Company of Morocco (ADM) revealed that the Tit Mellil-Berrechid highway and two major interchange upgrades at Ain Harrouda and Sidi Maarouf will be delivered well […]
The three telecom operators in Morocco have officially launched the 5G network, marking a significant step in the country’s digital development strategy. The rollout is part of the “Maroc Digital 2030” strategy, which aims to connect 25% of the population to 5G by 2026 and 75% by 2030. The initiative positions digital infrastructure as a […]
Morocco’s maritime ports handled nearly 197 million tons of cargo through September 2025, marking a substantial 11.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water. The total trade volume processed at Moroccan ports reached 196.8 million tons by the end of September 2025, up […]