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Morocco celebartes this Thursday August 14, the 46th anniversary of the recovery of Oued Eddahab, a milestone in the country’s continued efforts to complete its territorial integrity. The occasion is celebrated in a spirit of national unity and patriotic commitment, reaffirming the population’s steadfast attachment to the country’s territorial integrity. On August 14, 1979, tribal […]
African startups achieved a two-year funding record in July 2025, raising $550 million across 61 deals worth at least $100,000 each, with Morocco emerging as a notable contributor outside the traditional “Big Four” markets. The exceptional performance was driven primarily by two Kenyan energy giants: d.light securing $300 million and Sun King raising $156 million. […]
Morocco emerged as Spain’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable supplier in the first five months of 2025, delivering €834 million worth of produce and achieving a remarkable 30% year-over-year growth, according to official Spanish data. The significant performance places Morocco well ahead of traditional European suppliers, with France ranking second at €234 million—representing a 6% […]
Morocco’s strategy in defending its legitimate rights over its southern provinces has evolved from a security angle to a focus on economic development and investment opportunities, says World Politics Review, an American academic quarterly journal. The Sahara issue has seen a significant diplomatic shift since 2020, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced American recognition of […]
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched an international tender for a hybrid solar-diesel power plant in El Guerguarat, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy expansion strategy. The $6.18 million project features an 18-month implementation timeline and will be constructed on a 10-hectare site at the strategically important […]
The three-day visit paid lately by India Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tamal to the Casablanca port underlines the growing strategic and defense cooperation between India and Morocco. INS Tamal is the third Indian Naval Ship in the last two years to visit Casablanca. During the port call, the crew of INS Tamal participated in a […]
Morocco’s automotive market experienced robust growth in July 2025, with new vehicle sales climbing 38.6% year-over-year to nearly 20,000 units, according to the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM). The impressive performance was driven by strong rebounds across both passenger vehicles (VP) and light commercial vehicles (VUL). Passenger car sales jumped 39.4%, while commercial […]
The 16th Harat Al-Maghariba summer camps, organized for children from Al-Quds by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif (BMAQ) Agency under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Qods Committee, was inaugurated this Tuesday in Tangier. The camp, held august 12 through 26, is hosting 50 girls and boys aged 11 to 14 […]
Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations governing defense materials, weapons, and ammunition trade, establishing strict frameworks while facilitating essential commercial flows for the national defense industry. The new circular, based on Law 10-20 of 2020, creates three distinct material categories with specific regulatory requirements. Category A covers exclusively military equipment including […]
With massive wildfires burning thousands of hectares in Portugal, Morocco has responded to an emergency call for help by sending two firefighting planes to this European country combatting a series of fires amid another heatwave. Morocco’s decision to send Canadair planes was announced Monday by the Interior ministry and confirmed by Lisbon which said it […]