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The “exceptional” economic partnership between Morocco and France is “a model for the rest of Africa,” French Junior Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier said. “This is an exceptional economic partnership built on a shared vision, with both countries believing that international trade is a driver of success and development for peoples and future generations, […]
Morocco is now linked to 169 airports spread across 62 countries via 453 air routes, confirming the continued expansion of the kingdom’s international aviation network, according to data reported by La Vie Éco. The figures point to a sustained build-out of connectivity that has accelerated significantly over the past two decades. The growth in routes […]
Carmaker Stellantis has outlined a plan to expand its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through 2030, identifying Morocco as a central pillar of its industrial strategy during a presentation to regional media. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa, told reporters the group is targeting a […]
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has released on July 2 its June 2026 production and revenue figures, disclosing robust oil and gas output alongside significant financial inflows under its transparency and disclosure framework. Total crude oil production for the month reached 41,867,126 barrels, with 29,950,320 barrels allocated to the Libyan state and 10,909,540 barrels assigned […]
Port Sudan handled 15,593 containers, equivalent to 26,019 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), during June 2026, according to the Sea Ports Corporation. The state-owned operator said the Southern Port received 30 vessels last month, comprising 15 container ships and 15 non-container vessels. Imported cargo accounted for 8,157 containers (13,615 TEUs), representing 52.33% of total traffic, while […]
Morocco has inaugurated a third production line at Amiblu Maroc, a specialist manufacturer of glass fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP) piping systems, in a $17 million-investment designed to strengthen the country’s industrial capacity in water infrastructure and create more than 300 jobs. Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour presided over the inauguration ceremony at the company’s […]
Germany’s automotive supplier BENTELER has just opened a state-of-art smart factory in Morocco Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra. Over $42 million has been invested in the new factory which created more than 300 direct jobs, in addition to many indirect employment opportunities throughout the local value chain. The 17,000 m² plant, built on 50,000 m² […]
Uber is expanding its presence in Morocco, launching services in Agadir and Tangier as it deepens a comeback to the North African market after an eight-year absence, the company said. The ride-hailing platform, which resumed operations in Morocco in November 2025, has already re-established services in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, and is now targeting key […]
The European Investment Bank announced on Tuesday €365 million investments destined to boost Morocco’s transport sector, connectivity and economic opportunities. The new European Bank’s investments have been announced by EIB President Nadia Calviño during the working visit she is paying to the Kingdom. The EIB funding aims to strengthen the resilience and security of Morocco’s […]
Morocco’s national savings rate rose to 31.4 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, up from 29.5 percent in the same period of 2025, according to the High Commission for Planning. The improvement, set out in HCP’s economic situation note for Q1 2026, reflects stronger income growth relative to consumption and represents a […]