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Egyptian engineering firm Petrojet has secured a $21.76 million contract to develop a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facility in Jordan, marking a significant step in its regional expansion strategy. This project aligns with Petrojet’s broader objective to enhance its presence in the Middle East, particularly in energy infrastructure development. The company has been actively pursuing […]
The Moroccan economy is expected to remain solid in 2025 and 2026, as weather conditions alleviate the drought that severely affected the agricultural sector in 2023 and 2024, according to the forecast of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The country’s GDP is projected to reach 3.8% in both 2025 and 2026, driven […]
Ghana has become the latest state to back the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole solution to the Sahara issue, in a move that will reverberate across Africa. The position was expressed in a joint statement following talks in Rabat Thursday between Ghana’s foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. Ghana “considers […]
Canadian Company, Steadright Critical Minerals, announced on Thursday that a MOU has been signed with the shareholders of NSM Capital, a Moroccan company, that controls 160 sq. km’s of contiguous mineral exploration licenses that contain highly prospective Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) which is classified as a Critical & Strategic Mineral in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and […]
Morocco and Pakistan are looking forward to strengthening further cooperation ties in defense industry, technology, and military training as the North African Kingdom is developing its military industry clusters building on its success in the automotive and aeronautics sectors. According to press reports, Rabat and Islamabad are working on a cooperation agreement in military manufacturing, […]
The Moroccan Confederation of Industrial Pelagic Fishing Shipowners (COMAIP) and Mauritania’s National Fisheries Federation (FNP) have adopted a groundbreaking joint declaration establishing coordinated management of Atlantic African coastal fishery resources, particularly small pelagic species. Following two days of negotiations in Dakhla (June 2-3), both parties achieved a shared vision grounded in United Nations Convention on […]
Moroccan manufacturers are approaching the second quarter of 2025 with renewed optimism, anticipating production increases across key sectors including automotive, chemicals, food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, according to the latest economic survey of the High Commission for Planning. The positive outlook emerges despite persistent challenges, with 37% of manufacturing companies reporting first-quarter difficulties obtaining […]
Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc has outlined transformative growth plans targeting a quadrupling of its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037, positioning itself as a major global aviation player while preparing to serve as the official airline for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh revealed the expansion strategy during question time […]
Morocco has secured seventh place among the most-searched summer destinations by American travelers on Google, according to luxury travel platform Kinglike Concierge, reflecting the kingdom’s growing appeal to tourists seeking exotic cultural experiences and diverse landscapes. The study reveals Morocco’s increasing attraction for U.S. travelers alongside established destinations like Italy, Indonesia, and the Netherlands. American […]
The Trump administration has launched a bold new strategy to reshape U.S.-Africa relations, shifting focus from aid to aggressive commercial engagement. Announced in Abidjan on 14 May, the U.S. Commercial Diplomacy Strategy repositions diplomacy to prioritize trade, private investment, and strategic deal-making, aiming to counter China’s dominant economic presence across the continent. “From Washington we […]