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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 […]
China’s newly appointed ambassador to Morocco, Yu Jinsong, expressed strong optimism about the trajectory of bilateral relations between Beijing and Rabat during a press conference in the Moroccan capital. Speaking at an event marking the 4th Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, Ambassador Yu emphasized that cooperation between the two […]
The Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Rabat (UM6SS), part of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex inaugurated Monday by the King, represents a comprehensive approach to addressing Morocco’s healthcare system needs through the training of highly qualified health professionals. This state-of-the-art educational facility boasts impressive infrastructure, including 15 lecture halls with 4,000 […]
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has unveiled the Libya–EU Water Resources Management Facility, a joint initiative funded by the European Union and Germany to promote sustainable water management in the North African country. The project, developed in partnership with Libya’s Ministry of Water Resources, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and supported […]