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The 13th edition of Logismed, Morocco’s flagship logistics and supply chain trade fair, will take place in Casablanca from May 12 to 14, with Spain confirmed as the guest of honor. The choice of Spain as the featured partner country reflects the depth of the bilateral economic relationship and the strategic alignment of the two […]
Morocco is set to receive a high-level economic mission from Luxembourg from May 4 to 7, led by Lex Delles, the Grand Duchy’s Minister for the Economy, SMEs, Energy, and Tourism. The visit will be accompanied by a delegation of approximately twenty Luxembourgish companies operating in multiple sectors, and marks the fourth such mission since […]
Greater Manchester, one of the United Kingdom’s leading economic centers, hosted a high-level meeting on Friday to showcase the broad range of investment opportunities Morocco offers to the region’s business community. The meeting featured extensive discussions between the Moroccan delegation and representatives of local companies and business executives from multiple sectors, who expressed strong interest […]
Morocco’s hydrocarbons & mining agency is accelerating the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project with the launching of a $ 25 billion fundraising for this pipeline, according to press reports. This is the first funding initiative launched by the Office National Des Hydrocarbures & Des Mines (ONHYM) since its reorganization into a public limited company in February. […]
Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and an Italian parliamentary delegation held, in Al-Qubbah on April 30, talks that focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing shared challenges. The Italian delegation was led by Lorenzo Guerini, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Security, and included Gianluca Alberini. Discussions centered on Libya’s evolving […]
Germany has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Autonomy plan in the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, saying the plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2797 offers a “serious and credible basis” for reaching a lasting solution to this five-decade long regional dispute. The supportive position of the German Federal government of the Moroccan Sahara […]
The Guelb Moghrein Mine continues to demonstrate resilience amid global energy instability, maintaining its strategic importance to Mauritania’s mining output despite entering a transitional phase. According to first-quarter 2026 results from First Quantum Minerals, the site produced 2,910 tons of copper and 7,722 ounces of gold. While output remains modest, operations are being recalibrated ahead […]
Holmarcom Finance Company has agreed to acquire the 67% controlling stake held by BNP Paribas in Moroccan lender Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l’Industrie (BMCI), the two groups said on April 29. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals in Morocco, including from Bank Al‑Maghrib […]
U.S. Republican Senator Roger Marshall has introduced a bill seeking to eliminate tariffs and countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, delivering direct relief to American farmers crushed by rising input costs. If adopted, the “Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act” will lower the cost of fertilizer for American farmers by over […]
The World Bank has identified four priority sectors that could help Morocco unlock private investment, boost exports and decarbonize its economy, offering a concrete roadmap to address the country’s persistent investment gap. In its analysis, the World Bank highlights decentralized solar energy, low‑carbon textiles, value‑added argan products and marine aquaculture as key drivers capable of […]