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Two African nations have emerged as unexpected beneficiaries of global fertilizer market disruptions, with Morocco and Egypt capitalizing on geopolitical tensions to establish themselves as alternative suppliers to Europe amid a 15 percent price surge in 2025. World Bank data released this week reveal dramatic price increases across fertilizer categories, with triple superphosphate jumping 43 […]
Morocco’s tourism sector has achieved remarkable growth, welcoming 8.9 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, a 19 percent surge that adds 1.4 million additional tourists compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy announced these record-breaking figures, highlighting the kingdom’s strengthening position as […]
Morocco is reportedly negotiating with some UAE companies wind energy projects in its southern provinces. The total investment of these projects is estimated between $8 and $10 billion, according to Arabic energy-focused Attaqa media platform. The Emirati companies engaged in talks are Masdar, AMEA Power, and Taqa. They are negotiating with the North African Kingdom […]
Morocco has unrolled its 2030 digital transition strategy and is investing in artificial intelligence and data centers to strengthen its digital sovereignty. Minister in charge of digital transition and the reform of the administration Amal Fallah Seghrouchni announced that Morocco is preparing to launch a 500 MW data center in Dakhla, a key step to […]
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have joined forces with Morocco in a strategic alliance aimed at promoting tourism in the north African country. The partnership focuses on expanding market reach, promoting high-end and adventure travel experiences, and positioning Morocco as a top destination for European travelers seeking luxury, culture, and sustainability, Travel and Tour World […]
Morocco and Brazil are charting an ambitious path toward enhanced economic cooperation, with officials pledging to transform historical ties into concrete business opportunities during a high-profile forum in Marrakech on Wednesday. Investment Minister Karim Zidane, addressing over 100 business executives and institutional leaders at the LIDE Forum, positioned Morocco as more than just an African […]
Morocco reopened its embassy in Damascus last Sunday, with all its administrative services resuming their activities. King Mohammed VI had announced in his speech to the 34th Arab Summit, held on May 17 in Baghdad, the Kingdom’s decision to reopen its Embassy in Damascus, which was closed in 2012. The Monarch had affirmed that this […]
Morocco is planning to build a $700 million LNG terminal on its Mediterranean coast, alongside a network of pipelines, a strategic game-changer project that will reshape the regional energy dynamic. The new pipelines will link the future LNG terminal in Nador City directly to an existing pipeline connecting Morocco to Spain. This strategic connection also […]
Morocco has recorded a significant decline in pretrial detention rates, with the figure falling below 30% of the total prison population—an unprecedented milestone in the country’s judicial history. The achievement was highlighted in a circular from Hicham Balaoui, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and Head of the Public Prosecution. He attributed the decline […]
UN Development Program Country Office in Morocco has hosted a meeting in honor of selected Moroccan SME for the “UNDP Green Growth & Jobs Accelerator Project”, which supports green & sustainable transition of SMEs while enabling green jobs for women and youth in the Kingdom. The four-year program of the UN agency, which started in […]