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A 160-year dream has moved closer to reality as feasibility studies conclude that an undersea tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain beneath the Gibraltar Strait is technically achievable, despite its massive complexity and estimated €8.5 billion price tag. German engineering firm Herrenknecht, a global leader in tunnel boring machine manufacturing, conducted the decisive study commissioned by […]
Somalia has reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara. This came during a bilateral meeting in Rabat between Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali. In a joint statement issued after the talks, Minister Abdi Ali expressed satisfaction with the adoption of UN Security Council […]
Ways of fostering maritime security cooperation between Morocco and India were at the center of talks held by Rear Admiral, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy Mohamed Tahin in India with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Discussions focused on “enhancing naval engagement, structured training exchanges and collaboration in maritime domain awareness,” said a release […]
Marrakech hosted the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol which elected France’s Lucas Philippe as new president for a four-year term. Philippe succeeds Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates, whose mandate has ended. Beyond the election, the Marrakech assembly became a platform to celebrate Morocco’s growing stature in international security cooperation. Delegates and senior […]
The 17th MEDays Forum commenced in Tangier, gathering over 7,000 participants from more than 120 countries to address global economic challenges under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation.” A prominent opening panel positioned Morocco as Africa’s most reliable investment destination. Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju congratulated Morocco on recent United Nations […]
Palestinian Ambassador to Morocco Jamal Choubki praised King Mohammed VI’s vision for achieving a just and durable solution to the Palestinian cause during remarks Wednesday in Ifrane at the closing ceremony of Bayt Mal Al-Qods Agency’s winter university program. The ambassador specifically highlighted the significance of the royal message addressed to Coly Seck, chairman of […]
American tech giant NVIDIA has identified Morocco as a priority market for expansion following its June entry into South Africa, signaling the continent’s growing importance in global artificial intelligence infrastructure development. The company recently sent a delegation to meet key economic stakeholders in Morocco’s capital, according to industry reports. This strategic move reflects Africa’s determination […]
Morocco has secured its position as the second most attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa, according to two recent international reports. The Kingdom attracted over $38.1 billion in green energy investments between 2003 and 2024, confirming its growing role in the global energy transition, […]
Morocco imposed anti-dumping duties to imports of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) originating from Egypt, after an investigation confirmed significant dumping margins and recommended definitive duties to protect the domestic market. The investigation, launched on November 27, 2024, initially concluded that Egyptian PVC imports were causing serious harm to Morocco’s national industry. As a result, provisional duties […]
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said public investment allocations have grown by nearly 87% between 2020 and 2025, with projections to reach 380 billion dirhams next year. Speaking to members of the Upper House, Akhannouch said this increase is aimed at strengthening social integration and improving equity indicators across the country. Preschool enrollment has reached […]