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Morocco’s economy confirmed its recovery momentum in 2025, with gross domestic product growing 4.8% in the first quarter compared to 3% in the same period last year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP). The strong performance reflects marked progress in non-agricultural sectors and recovery in agricultural activity, driven by sustained growth in domestic demand. […]
The Free Syrian party, ex-National Salvation Front, has called on the new authorities in Damascus to include Polisario in the list of terrorist organizations banned in Syria for their participation in the bloody atrocities committed against the Syrian people. The party supports the bi-partisan legislation submitted by U.S. Republican Representative Joe Wilson to the Congress […]
Morocco’s national electricity production increased by 6.5% during the first four months of 2025, accelerating from 3% growth recorded in the same period last year, according to the Financial Studies and Forecasts Directorate (DEPF). The improvement was primarily driven by strong performance in private electricity production, which increased 8.1%, and the National Electricity and Potable […]
Morocco’s national ports handled 60.8 million tons of commercial cargo during the first quarter of 2025, representing a 10.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Financial Studies and Forecasts Directorate (DEPF). The growth was primarily driven by transhipment traffic, which surged 12.7% and accounted for 49.9% of total port activity. […]
Morocco and Türkiye signed two memoranda of understanding on Friday in Istanbul to strengthen cooperation in road safety and maritime transport, officials said. The agreements were signed by Moroccan Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh and Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu on the sidelines of the Global Transport Connectivity Forum currently held in Istanbul. The first MoU […]
Moroccan security forces arrested, on Friday in Rabat, a 21-year-old woman affiliated with the terrorist organization “Daesh”, suspected of preparing a high-risk terrorist plot, the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) said on Saturday. The suspect, a student at a technical institute, was detained based on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance […]
Morocco’s National Investment Commission has approved 47 new investment projects totaling 51 billion dirhams ($5.5 billion), in a major push to stimulate economic growth and job creation across the kingdom. The approvals, announced during the 8th session of the Commission, include 36 new agreements and 11 amendments to existing ones. The projects are expected to […]
British geoscience company Getech and energy transition firm Sound Energy have established a joint venture to explore Morocco’s untapped natural hydrogen and helium reserves, positioning the North African kingdom at the forefront of emerging clean energy technologies. The newly formed HyMaroc Limited will focus on discovering and developing underground deposits of these critical resources, following […]
The British government reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to deepening the strategic partnership it shares with Morocco, describing the Kingdom as “an increasingly vital trade and investment partner for the United Kingdom.” “The United Kingdom is committed to further strengthening this partnership and considers Morocco an increasingly essential trade and investment partner,” said Michael Shanks, […]
The UK government has declined to enter formal negotiations for a long-term green electricity purchase agreement with Xlinks, the company behind a proposed £20 billion subsea power cable linking Morocco to the UK. The decision, confirmed earlier this month, effectively rules out a 25-year Contract for Difference (CfD) that Xlinks had sought to secure financing […]