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Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2024, driven by a resurgence in manufacturing and tourism, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The EBRD’s latest regional economic outlook, released on Thursday, highlights the resilience of Morocco’s economy despite adverse weather conditions. “The recovery in manufacturing and tourism, bolstered by […]
Denmark has joined a long list of influential countries to back Morocco’s autonomy plan as a final solution to the Sahara issue. Denmark said the autonomy proposal submitted by Morocco in 2007 is a “serious and credible contribution to the ongoing UN efforts.” This came in a joint statement following talks in New York between […]
A group of Moroccan, British, and Italian archaeologists unearthed north-western Africa’s oldest farming complex dating back to 3400-2900 BC in Oued Beht in Morocco, underscoring the country’s key role in the neolithic era in the Mediterranean. The previously unknow Neolithic agricultural complex was unearthed in Oued Beht about 100km east of Rabat and shares similarities […]
The Moroccan government has launched a digital economy strategy that aims at creating 240 jobs by 2030. Head of the government gave the figure during the launch of the strategy which covers the training of 100,000 youth annually on digital economy jobs. the government has earmarked 11 billion dirhams ($ 1.1 billion) to the strategy […]
Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc has signed a deal to start operating Benin’s Cotonou port terminals next month, a statement said. Marsa Maroc will operate terminal 1 and 5 in Cotonou’s port after winning an international tender issued by the company in charge of cargo handling, Société Béninoise des Manutentions Portuaires (SOBEMAP). Casablanca-listed Marsa Maroc […]
Morocco has agreed with Mano River Union to foster cooperation ties in security, economy, investment, finance, education, technical assistance, and vocational training. The Mano River Union, which was established in 1973, includes Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. The four African countries and Morocco share the same views and goals to spur regional growth […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Republic of Sudan have expressed at the United Nations steadfast support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, dealing a hard blow to the enemies of Morocco’s territorial integrity. The supportive stands were voiced during separate meetings held Tuesday in New York by Moroccan foreign Nasser Bourita […]
Morocco has reiterated at the United Nations its firm attachment to a lasting political solution based exclusively on the autonomy plan offered by the Kingdom to the Sahara under its sovereignty. The crystal-clear and unwavering position comes in Morocco’s address made by Head of Govt. Aziz Akhannouch at UN General Assembly convening in New York. […]
Morocco’s central bank maintained its benchmark rate at 2.75% amid decreasing inflation. The bank said inflation would decrease to 1.3% this year as a result of falling food prices, the main driver for inflation in the country. Inflation would increase slightly to 2.2% in 2025 as the government negotiates a new wave of price hikes […]
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to step up cooperation ties in security through the exchange of experiences in professional police training, advanced police studies and forensic science enabling law enforcement to deliver efficient & effective service. The agreement was inked Monday in Abu Dhabi during the working visit Abdellatif Hammouchi, Head of […]