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Tianyouwei, a Chinese producer of automotive instrument panels and smart cockpit solutions, has decided to invest $76 million in its new production site in Morocco. The new plant will produce electronic dashboards and all in-vehicle electronic components destined for the European market. The Chinese company said the establishment of a manufacturing site in Morocco represents […]
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named in the list of the world’s top central bank governors in the 2025 edition of Global Finance magazine’s annual Central Banker Report Cards. Jouahri earned an “A” rating -the highest possible distinction- recognizing his continued excellence in steering Morocco’s monetary policy through complex global and domestic […]
German leisure airline Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, will expand its operations in Morocco with the launch of four new direct routes to Marrakech for the upcoming winter season. The new connections will link the Moroccan tourist hub, better known as the Red City, to Hanover, Salzburg, Stuttgart, and Prague, with flights commencing […]
Within a week two leading French papers shed light on the authoritarian drift suffered by Tunisia under the rule of Kais Saied. Both Jeune Afrique and Le Point listed facets of democratic backpedaling under a president who has also undermined Tunisia’s economic outlook Tunisia, once hailed as an Arab Spring’s democratic success story, is now […]
Morocco’s ambitious stadium modernization program reaches a crucial milestone as the Grand Stadium of Tangier approaches its late September completion deadline, according to project architect Anouar Amraoui. The $360 million renovation transforms the venue into a 75,000-seat football-dedicated facility, eliminating the athletics track to create an intimate spectator experience meeting FIFA World Cup standards, Amraoui […]
Morocco’s air operational services have been boosted with the opening by German leader TCE of its first African office at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN). “Morocco is a natural choice for our African debut. Its strategic location connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, combined with modern logistics infrastructure and a dynamic export market, make […]
Morocco’s tourism sector continues its robust growth trajectory, with revenues reaching a record 67 billion dirhams ($7.5 bln) by the end of July 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the ministry of tourism said. This performance reflects the sustained momentum of the sector, driven by both international visitors and […]
Moroccan motorists received welcome relief Monday, September 1, as fuel prices declined for the second time in two weeks, with diesel falling below the psychologically significant 11-dirham threshold. Gasoline prices decreased by 16 cents per liter while diesel recorded a more substantial 30-cent reduction, offering respite to consumers amid economic pressures. A morning survey conducted […]
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed that two workers were killed and six others injured after an explosion at a gas pipeline facility in the Abu Sultan area of Ismailia governorate on Sunday evening. The blast, which occurred during routine maintenance preparations, was traced to the detachment of a launcher trap […]
Morocco’s telecommunications sector demonstrated robust growth during the first half of 2025, with mobile phone subscriptions reaching 58.8 million, marking a 3.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Department of Economic Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), this achievement represents a historic milestone for the kingdom’s digital infrastructure development. The […]