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Morocco plans to position the southern port of Dakhla as a key Atlantic hub, launching new direct maritime links to Europe, Africa and beyond as part of a broader effort to boost trade and logistics capacity, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh said. Speaking at the National Maritime Conference in Tangier, Kayouh said the development […]
The Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) formalized a framework partnership agreement in Rabat this week, translating the two institutions’ shared commitment to protecting the country’s economic and financial public order. The accord was signed by Mohamed Abdennabaoui, First President of the Court of Cassation and Deputy President […]
Morocco aims to make the kingdom a “natural destination” for investment by its diaspora, head of the government Aziz Akhannouch said, as the country seeks to channel remittances into productive projects to support economic growth. Speaking at the opening of a national forum on investment and Moroccans living abroad, Akhannouch said the country wants to […]
Swissport International, the world’s leading aviation services provider across ground operations, air cargo, and airport hospitality, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport. Swiftair Maroc operates a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse at the airport. The facility includes dedicated temperature-controlled infrastructure, with specialized cold […]
Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh used the inaugural edition of Morocco’s Maritime Forum, held in Tanger under the theme “Morocco, an Emerging Maritime Nation,” May 21-22 to announce a set of concrete measures designed to expand the country’s maritime connectivity across the Atlantic and through the Strait of Gibraltar. The event marks the first […]
Morocco and France formalized a bilateral financial intelligence cooperation agreement at the 5th edition of the “No Money for Terror” ministerial conference, held in Paris on the margins of the French G7 Presidency. The agreement, signed by Jawhar Nfissi, President of Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF), and Antoine Magnant, Director General of France’s Tracfin […]
The African Development Bank has approved €200 million funding for the implementation of Morocco’s “Cap Compétences 2030” program designed to improve employment opportunities for young people and women. The Bank’s funding will enable the country to strengthen the quality and diversity of vocational training through the digitalization of services, the large-scale rollout of learning systems, […]
Marsa Maroc, the country’s leading port operator, handled 16.3 million tonnes of cargo during the first quarter of 2026, up 4% year-on-year, while consolidated revenue increased 12.1% to $ 155 million. The Casablanca-based company said growth was supported by stronger domestic container traffic, reflecting the sustained growth of the Group’s port and logistics activities The […]
In a global context marked by geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts and economic uncertainties, Morocco stands out as one of the safest and most attractive destinations for foreign investors. As the war in Ukraine continues to disrupt international markets and tensions in the Gulf fuel serious concerns about global energy and trade stability, the Kingdom emerges […]
Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria are the first countries selected to implement the pilot “Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade Initiative”. ADAPT integrates seamless payments, secure data access, and digital identities into a single digital public infrastructure, enabling African countries to trade with greater security, transparency, and efficiency. The initiative was launched by the […]