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The “exceptional” economic partnership between Morocco and France is “a model for the rest of Africa,” French Junior Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier said. “This is an exceptional economic partnership built on a shared vision, with both countries believing that international trade is a driver of success and development for peoples and future generations, […]
Morocco’s Driss Guerraoui has been unanimously elected Vice-President of the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), one of the first international non-governmental organizations to obtain Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Guerraoui was elected by the ICSW General Assembly, held end of June in Nairobi, for a four-year term. […]
Carmaker Stellantis has outlined a plan to expand its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through 2030, identifying Morocco as a central pillar of its industrial strategy during a presentation to regional media. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa, told reporters the group is targeting a […]
Germany’s automotive supplier BENTELER has just opened a state-of-art smart factory in Morocco Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra. Over $42 million has been invested in the new factory which created more than 300 direct jobs, in addition to many indirect employment opportunities throughout the local value chain. The 17,000 m² plant, built on 50,000 m² […]
The European Investment Bank announced on Tuesday €365 million investments destined to boost Morocco’s transport sector, connectivity and economic opportunities. The new European Bank’s investments have been announced by EIB President Nadia Calviño during the working visit she is paying to the Kingdom. The EIB funding aims to strengthen the resilience and security of Morocco’s […]
Morocco secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a thrilling penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time. The Round of 32 clash was played at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. The opening 15 minutes of the first half were […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group plans to channel more than €700 million into Morocco during 2026, according to EIB Group President Nadia Calviño, who made the announcement during her first official visit to the kingdom since taking up the role. Calviño noted that the partnership between the EIB and Morocco has accelerated markedly in […]
President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, Nadia Calviño, will pay an official visit to Morocco from June 29 to July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European financial institution and the Kingdom. During the visit, Calviño will hold talks with several members of the Moroccan cabinet […]
The Moroccan football national team will face its Dutch counterpart in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, on June 29 at the Monterrey stadium in Mexico. The Atlas Lions, who finished second in group C with seven points behind Brazil on goal difference, will take on the first in group F for […]
A delegation from MEDEF International, the international arm of France’s main employers’ federation, has been conducting a prospecting mission in Morocco, holding working sessions with Moroccan government officials and members of the General Confederation of Employers (CGEM). The visit targeted several strategic sectors, with agriculture and energy at the forefront, reflecting the momentum built since […]