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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 […]
Morocco positions itself among the world’s first countries alongside France and the United States to adopt Alstom’s latest high-speed train generation. The French mobility leader announced that following comprehensive testing programs, submitting the TGV M market authorization request to the European Railways Agency marks the beginning of the final homologation phase and represents a milestone […]
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2026 aimed at consolidating an efficient, accessible capital market resolutely oriented toward the future. The authority intensifies its action around supporting market development, preserving resilience, and strengthening contributions to national economy financing. AMMC’s 2026 priorities center on a vision of efficient and accessible […]
Once again, Moroccan expertise stands out on the international stage in the fight against cross-border terrorism. On Friday, January 30, 2026, Austrian authorities arrested a national suspected of links to the ISIS group and of planning imminent attacks in Austria. This major operation was made possible thanks to the direct and decisive security support of […]