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Rabat’s twin city Salé is hosting this July 1-2 the first National AI Conference under the theme “An efficient and ethical AI strategy to serve our society.” The two-day conference aims to outline a national strategy for sovereign AI, one that is tailored to the needs of the population and strategic sectors. The first day […]
Morocco’s Investment Ministry conducted the sixth monitoring committee meeting for the Chbika green hydrogen project, marking significant progress in securing land rights for the ambitious renewable energy initiative with international partners TotalEnergies, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Moller Capital. Deputy Investment Minister Karim Zidane chaired Monday’s meeting, which brought together all relevant public stakeholders including […]
Morocco has called for the elaboration of new international financial approaches ensuring equitable and sustainable growth. This means that economic progress should benefit all members of society and help to reduce social disparities, while ensuring access to essential services, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities in addition to environment protection. The call was made Monday by […]
The African Development Bank unveiled its inaugural Public Service Delivery Index, revealing that most African countries struggle to provide quality public services, with the continent achieving just 45.39% of ideal performance standards. Morocco ranked sixth in the top 10 public service champions with 55.22 points, capitalizing on strategic investments in infrastructure, dynamic industrialization through specialized […]
Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of persistent global and domestic challenges. From prolonged droughts to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, the Kingdom has managed to stay on course, thanks to strategic reforms, economic diversification, and a stable macroeconomic framework. Historically reliant on rainfall and agriculture, Morocco is steadily reducing […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing package of over €300 million for Morocco to support entrepreneurship, job creation, and climate resilience. The funding aims to enhance the country’s economic competitiveness, strengthen resilience to climate change, and promote inclusive growth through skills development and entrepreneurship. AfDB says €181.8 million will support the second […]
Morocco is positioning itself as a key facilitator in establishing historic logistics partnerships between Africa and Turkey, emphasizing South-South cooperation as the foundation for sustainable and sovereign development across both regions. Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced Sunday in Istanbul that Morocco fully supports strengthening transport corridors between Africa and Turkey through sustainable, resilient, […]
A high-level delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce started an official visit to Morocco Sunday, seeking to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new investment opportunities between the two kingdoms. The delegation, led by Federation President Hassan Al-Huwaizi, includes more than 30 Saudi investors and representatives from various government agencies. The visit aims […]
Construction of Morocco’s Dakhla Atlantique Port has reached 39% completion, with the project expected to be operational by early 2029. Located 40 km north of the southern city of Dakhla, the port is part of a strategy to boost trade and economic development in the southern provinces, the Sahara. The facility is designed to support […]
Morocco’s economy confirmed its recovery momentum in 2025, with gross domestic product growing 4.8% in the first quarter compared to 3% in the same period last year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP). The strong performance reflects marked progress in non-agricultural sectors and recovery in agricultural activity, driven by sustained growth in domestic demand. […]