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Morocco’s maritime ports handled nearly 197 million tons of cargo through September 2025, marking a substantial 11.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water. The total trade volume processed at Moroccan ports reached 196.8 million tons by the end of September 2025, up […]
China’s newly appointed ambassador to Morocco, Yu Jinsong, expressed strong optimism about the trajectory of bilateral relations between Beijing and Rabat during a press conference in the Moroccan capital. Speaking at an event marking the 4th Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, Ambassador Yu emphasized that cooperation between the two […]
The Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Rabat (UM6SS), part of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex inaugurated Monday by the King, represents a comprehensive approach to addressing Morocco’s healthcare system needs through the training of highly qualified health professionals. This state-of-the-art educational facility boasts impressive infrastructure, including 15 lecture halls with 4,000 […]
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has unveiled the Libya–EU Water Resources Management Facility, a joint initiative funded by the European Union and Germany to promote sustainable water management in the North African country. The project, developed in partnership with Libya’s Ministry of Water Resources, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and supported […]
Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future with a new strategic agreement aimed at boosting electricity production from renewable sources to 52% of installed electricity capacity by 2030. The agreement brings together the Moroccan government, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), and […]
Egypt’s Suez Canal recorded a 14.2 percent year-on-year revenue increase between July and October, driven by easing tensions in the Red Sea and renewed vessel movement following the Gaza ceasefire. Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie confirmed that 229 ships transited in October, the highest monthly tally since the onset of the regional crisis, with 4,405 […]
Royal Air Maroc achieved “very positive” results for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain challenges, with plans to acquire or lease between 12 and 15 aircraft annually as part of its expansion strategy, CEO Hamid Addou announced Tuesday in Rabat. Speaking at the closing press conference of the 58th Arab Air Carriers Organization annual assembly, Addou […]
Morocco’s corporate tax collections reached 72.23 billion dirhams through September 2025, marking a substantial 30.9% increase from 55.17 billion dirhams in the same period last year, according to Treasury data published by the Finance Ministry. The September figures represent 98.9% of the full-year target set in the 2025 Finance Law, indicating annual projections will likely […]
Morocco unveiled its “Made in Morocco” label during the third National Industry Day held November 3-4 in Rabat, marking a strategic push to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and territorial development under royal patronage. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch highlighted infrastructure investments supporting industrial growth, including Tanger Med Port, over 1,800 kilometers of highways, 157 industrial zones, and […]
Nearly one in four Moroccans completed online purchases in 2024, marking a substantial shift in consumer behavior over the past five years, according to the National ICT Survey 2024-2025 conducted by Morocco’s telecommunications regulatory agency. The adoption rate climbed from 15.1% in 2019 to 24.9% in 2024, representing 3.7 million new online shoppers—a 65% increase. […]