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A senior executive at Brazilian Embraer company has recognized Morocco’s fast-emerging aerospace industry, saying that the multinational aircraft manufacturer has identified key suppliers in Morocco to be integrated into its global supply chain. The remarks were made by Roberto Chaves, executive vice-president of global procurement and supply chain at Embraer following his recent visit to […]
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted Morocco’s exceptional economic management, noting that it is the only country in the MENA region eligible for the IMF’s Flexible Credit Line (FCL). At the IMF’s Spring Meetings, Georgieva commended Morocco for its robust fiscal and monetary policies, stating, “Morocco has done really […]
Means of reinforcing military cooperation between Morocco and Ethiopia were reviewed at a meeting in Addis Ababa between , Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula. The two officials expressed their […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed the launch of Morocco’s Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project, describing it as a milestone in French-Moroccan cooperation. “Long live the friendship between Morocco and France!” Macron wrote on his official X and Instagram accounts, adding that “French-Moroccan cooperation is moving forward at great speed.” The project was launched on […]
The 2025 Crans Montana Forum (CMF) opened on Friday in Casablanca under the theme: “Africa’s International Trade: Maritime Safety and the Security of Ports and Navigable Routes.” This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums scheduled in Morocco and forms part of the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing access of Sahel […]
Trade between Morocco and the EU grew by 7% in 2024 to 60 billion euros, the highest level since the two parties signed an association agreement 25 years ago. According to data released by the EU commission on the occasion of its participation in the agricultural fair SIAM, the EU remains Morocco’s main supplier, covering […]
Morocco should increase its strategic stockpile of wheat to cover up to 6 months from about 3 months currently, head of the Moroccan federation of wheat traders, Omar Yakoubi said. Crises during 2008, 2018 and the most recent supply disruptions following the war in Ukraine, were triggers for Morocco to consider expanding its strategic reserves […]
Morocco is a country of great strategic importance to the UK whose energy future depends on stronger ties with Morocco, said Labor MP Joe Powell in an Op-Ed published Thursday in the UK HuffPost. The Morocco-UK Power Project, recently recognized in TIME Magazine’s World’s Top GreenTech rankings, promises to supply enough clean electricity to power […]
Maroc Telecom and Vodafone Business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide connectivity and broad digital services to enterprise customers in Morocco, with the first phase focusing on smart city and energy management solutions. The alliance between the two companies supports Morocco’s ambition to become a major digital hub by 2030. The partnership […]
Allegations concerning the unauthorized appearance of local currency within the black market in Tripoli have been observed by the Central Bank of Libya’s media office. Circulating images, reportedly showing currency boxes within the Souq Al-Mushir area, have sparked widespread concern regarding possible breaches in the official distribution process. Assurances were issued by the Central Bank […]