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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President for Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman started this Wednesday a three-day working visit to Morocco to meet senior government officials and clients from the public and private sectors. Discussions will focus on deepening cooperation with Morocco with a view to up-scaling investments to speed up the […]
Morocco’s early recognition of the United States in 1777 laid the groundwork for one of the longest-standing diplomatic relationships in US history, a legacy now reinforced by deepening defense and strategic ties, according to a feature published by The Washington Diplomat. Morocco became the first country to formally acknowledge the fledgling United States during the […]
British digital bank Revolut has signaled interest in entering Morocco’s fast-growing financial services market, but authorities say the timing is not favorable for a near-term launch. Governor of Morocco’s central bank Abdellatif Jouahri said that he met Revolut executives earlier this month in Rabat, where the fintech company outlined its ambitions but stopped short of […]
The Chamber of Representatives adopted at a plenary session Monday a bill transforming the Agence nationale des ports (ANP) into a joint-stock company, to be known as Ports du Maroc SA. The bill is part of the government’s broader program to convert public institutions into commercially structured entities. The bill also amends the 2005 Law […]
Morocco has extradited Michael Steven, the chief executive of Indonesian insurance company Kresna Life, to Jakarta following his arrest on Moroccan territory in March 2026 pursuant to an Interpol arrest warrant. The handover to Indonesian police took place on 20 June, two days after Morocco formally approved the extradition on 12 June. Steven was named […]
Morocco, founding member of the U.S.-led Board of Peace, has reportedly joined the International Stabilization Force for Gaza (ISF) honoring its commitment made in February to deploy police officers and military personnel to the Gaza Strip. In a post published Tuesday on its X account, ISF “has welcomed its newest members from the Royal Moroccan […]
King Mohammed VI has offered his warmest congratulations to Abelardo de la Espriella on his election President of Colombia and wished him success in fulfilling the expectations of the Colombian people. “I should like to take this opportunity to express to you the willingness of the Kingdom of Morocco to spur a new momentum in […]
The Kingdom of Morocco continues to leverage decentralized international cooperation as a practical instrument for sharing experiences and expertise among local authorities, particularly with African counterparts, King Mohammed VI affirmed. “This is done through the African support fund for international decentralized cooperation of local authorities. Since its establishment in 2020, the Fund has become an […]
The Casablanca Finance City (CFC) and Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) have agreed to strengthen financial connectivity, promote regional trade, and enhance economic engagement across regional and international markets. The agreement was inked Tuesday by Said Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority and Ahmet İhsan Erdem, CEO of IFC. The two financial hubs pledge to […]
Advanced regionalization is a strategic choice for modernizing the State, consolidating local democracy, unleashing energies, and consecrating each region’s development. Yet, the success of local governance is contingent upon the ability of elected institutions to play their part in full and also upon the competence of elected officials, King Mohammed VI said in an address […]