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The global green hydrogen market confronts a fundamental obstacle that threatens to derail its anticipated growth trajectory. A recent policy analysis by Gi2 identifies what researchers Badr Ikken and Zineb Moulane call an “industrial paradox”—producers stand ready to invest, yet potential buyers refuse to commit without clear visibility on volumes, pricing, and technical standards. This […]
OCP Maintenance Solutions, a subsidiary of the OCP Group specializing in industrial maintenance solutions, has opened its first subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, part of its international expansion strategy. The new office, based in Riyadh, offers its advanced know-how and smart solutions to Saudi corporations to empower industries to eliminate unplanned downtime, unlock the full potential […]
Morocco and France signed on Monday in Rabat an action plan for judicial cooperation, one of the pillars of the strategic and multidimensional partnership set between the two countries. The 2026-2028 plan was inked by Moroccan minister of Justice Abdelatif Ouahbi and French peer Gérald Darmanin. It enables the two countries to establish structured cooperation, […]
Moroccan banks are poised to benefit from robust economic growth in 2026, driven by spending on large-scale infrastructure projects and supportive government policies, says Standard & Poors Global Ratings agency. In its projection for Moroccan banks in 2026, the American rating agency anticipates an acceleration in lending activity, improvements in asset quality, and stabilized profitability […]
Morocco’s integration into the EU’s new mechanism for monitoring humanitarian assistance to the Tindouf camps marks a major policy shift, giving Rabat a formal role in scrutinizing the use of European funds and food aid. The EU–Morocco arrangement, published on January 28, establishes a regular control mechanism jointly managed with Rabat to ensure that aid reaches […]
Morocco is entering a new phase in its drive to build a sovereign defense industry, according to L’Espace marocain, the scientific magazine of the Royal Air Force. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has strengthened its presence in global civil aviation and is now accelerating a strategic shift toward defense manufacturing, supported by new […]
Morocco has lost one of its most cherished artistic figures with the passing of Abdelhadi Belkhayat, a towering voice who shaped generations and left an indelible mark on the musical and emotional memory of the nation. His departure, mourned with deep sorrow across the country and beyond, marks the end of an era for Moroccan […]
The European Union has taken a clearer and more assertive stance on the Sahara issue, endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan as a credible basis for resolving the long-standing dispute. The shift was formalized at the fifteenth EU–Morocco Association Council held in Brussels, where the 27 EU member states endorsed a joint communiqué with Rabat. According to […]
The 250th anniversary of the historic friendship and alliance between Morocco and the United States was celebrated on Friday at the prestigious Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during a magnificent evening featuring high-profile guests, inspiring cultural performances, and refined cuisine. This vibrant event, organized at the initiative of the Moroccan Embassy in Washington, brought […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Omar Hilale, was elected by acclamation to the presidency of the United Nations peace-building Commission (PBC) for the year 2026. The United Nations’ choice of Morocco to assume this presidency is a renewed recognition of the visionary leadership and bold initiatives of King Mohammed VI […]