The Algerian regime has fallen in its own trap when it unilaterally decided to shut down the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline (GME) to cut off the flow of gas to Morocco. However, the GME pipeline is used as of this week to supply Morocco with gas coming from Spain in reverse flow. “Morocco will be able […]
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Morocco’s investment potential presented to Swiss economic operators
Morocco’s potential in terms of investment attractiveness and its positioning as a hub towards Africa were under the spotlight during a meeting organized recently at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Service of Geneva (CICG), in the presence of an array of economic actors and Swiss business leaders. The meeting “Focus Morocco”, organized by the […]
Morocco, Finland share experience in preventing terrorism, countering extremism
Morocco and Finland shared their experience in preventing and fighting extremism, part of a panel discussion held, on Wednesday in Helsinki, under the theme: “Addressing the experiences of Morocco and Finland in the fight against terrorism.” The event, hosted by Morocco’s embassy in Helsinki, was aimed at exploring the possible interactions between two different approaches […]
Morocco’s Holmarcom group takes control of Credit du Maroc Bank
Morocco’s Holmarcom group has taken control of Credit du Maroc, a subsidiary of French bank Credit Agricole. Holmarcom has bought all the 78.7% stakes owned by Credit Agricole in its Moroccan branch, in a move to strengthen its foothold in the finance and insurance business. Morocco’s Wafa Assurance and other stakeholders own 10.73% and 10.56% […]
Morocco attends US-convened Ukraine defense meeting
Morocco was among the 14 non-NATO nations that have attended a meeting convened by the US at the Ramstein US air base in Germany to discuss defense aid to Ukraine. In addition to Morocco, other Non-NATO countries include Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Qatar, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Israel, Tunisia, Sweden and Finland. Morocco was […]
Albares Response to Tebboune: Madrid’s Stand on Moroccan Sahara a ‘Sovereign Decision’
In a swift response to the statement made by the unpopular Algerian president Abdelmajid Tebboune criticizing Spanish support to Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, the Spanish foreign ministry hits backs affirming that its stand on the Sahara is a “sovereign decision”. By recognizing the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as the “most serious, realistic […]
Tunisia to fly in Russian tourists
Tunisia will send aircraft to Russia to transport Russians holidaymakers, the Tourism Minister of the North African country pointed out Monday as result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, reports say. Mohamed Moez Belhassine told Shems fm that authorities have already established contacts with local airlines for the process. The official indicated that the Russian market […]
Morocco’s King congratulates President Macron on his re-election
King Mohammed VI has sent his congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and victory over far-right rival Marine Le Pen. In his message, the Monarch wished Macron success in his mission and hailed the depth of the multidimensional ties existing between the Moroccan and French people. By winning a second […]
Morocco-UK electricity interconnection part of new energy order – The Telegraph
The Uk braces for a new electricity order in which renewable energy generated from Morocco’s Sahara is well-placed as a competitive, clean and affordable source to supply the UK market, wrote the Telegraph. Xlinks consortium is preparing to launch within five years the world’s longest undersea cable to channel energy from Guelmim region in the […]
UK’s XLCC sets up subsea cable factory for Morocco project
The UK’s XLCC is planning the setting up of a factory in Hunterston, Scotland, to manufacture the world’s largest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK. Connecting the solar and wind plants in Morocco with Alverdiscott, North Devon, will start with a first phase in 2025-2027, Electric.co reported. The connection […]