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Morocco is preparing a new decree on public procurement that would build on the overhaul introduced three years ago. The draft is open to public consultation on the General Secretariat of the Government’s portal before continuing through the regulatory process. It extends the momentum created by decree 2-22-431, Finances News Hebdo reported. The text aims […]
Morocco national flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, has received its sixth Boeing 737-8 in six months within the frame of the company’s program launched to renew its fleet as its international network keeps growing. The Boeing 737-8 belongs to Boeing’s 737 MAX family. It represents Boeing’s fourth-generation. The highly efficient aircraft integrates advanced aerodynamics, such […]
Inflation remains moderate in Morocco and is expected to stay so until the end of 2026, but the lull looks temporary. Prices rose by an average of just 0.3% over the first eight months of the year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), mainly because of falling prices for some food products. BMI/Fitch […]
Moroccan construction leader SGTM has been awarded a key contract worth 2.825 billion (approximately $285 million) for the first lot of modernization works on the Fez Sports Complex, a pivotal venue in Morocco’s preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. According to the tender minutes published by the National Agency […]
Fitch agency has affirmed that Attijariwafa Bank acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale’s Ghanaian subsidiary will not affect its BB+ rating assigned to the Moroccan Bank with stable outlook. The acquisition is likely to be ratings neutral for the Moroccan bank, Fitch says. Société Générale Ghana (SGG) had assets of less than USD1 […]
Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) has launched a tender for the final phase of a new access road to the Port of Agadir. The tender covers Lot PP7, the third phase of the port’s third access road, and bidders have until 12 November to submit offers through the portal of the European Bank for Reconstruction […]
US Oshkosh Defense company has announced it received an order from Royal Moroccan armed forces for 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers designed and manufactured in partnership with Broshuis B.V. The order also includes associated parts, services, and training, advancing Morocco’s investment in strategic heavy-equipment transport capabilities. The first […]
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced this Monday the signing of an agreement with the Italian shipping company GNV aimed to boost tourism between Italy and Morocco. “The Moroccan National Tourist Office and the Italian shipping company GNV have committed to a joint action plan for the next three years to boost tourism between […]
The central banks of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, and interlink payment and financial messaging systems, contributing to stronger bilateral cooperation and enhancing the efficiency of cross-border financial transactions between the two countries. The agreement was inked lately in Abu Dhabi by Abdellatif […]
U.S. Defense company Lockheed Martin has confirmed its participation in the Marrakech Airshow 2026, Oct. 7–10 to showcase its advanced defense technologies and engage with Moroccan companies on opportunities to participate in future defense programs. Ahead of the show, the company will host an Industry Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with the participation of Morocco’s […]