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American technology leader Oracle, specializing in enterprise software, cloud computing, and database systems, has opened its second Research & Development center in Morocco. Located in Agadir, the new facility builds on Oracle’s R&D hub launched last year in Casablanca. The two centers support Morocco’s drive to advance world-class AI and cloud technologies to serve global […]
Morocco’s progression to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealed with a well-deserved victory over the Netherlands in Monterrey, has reinforced how football has become one of the vehicles for the country’s growing soft power and international visibility. Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a 1–1 draw on June 29, advancing […]
Morocco is moving ahead with a 6-billion-dirham ($600 million) investment program to expand fuel storage capacity and improve supply security, as authorities seek to strengthen the resilience of the country’s liberalized petroleum market despite the continued absence of domestic refining capacity. Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali told parliament on Monday that the program aims to […]
Guinea-Bissau has reiterated its steadfast and unwavering position in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, and lauded the royal initiatives destined to support Africa’s progress and development. The supportive stand was expressed by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fatumata Jau, in a statement to the press […]
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 […]
Moroccan and Chinese Customs administrations have signed lately three cooperation agreements to enhance further trade exchanges and economic ties between the two countries. They agreed to provide mutual administrative assistance and recognize the two countries’ Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program, an international certification proving that a business customs controls comply with rules and standards set […]
Morocco’s Atlas Lions are once again drawing global acclaim at the 2026 World Cup, delivering standout performances that have earned praise and drew media attention from across the world. Yet, Algeria stands out with its censorship of the word “Morocco,” acting as if the Atlas Lions do not exist in an attempt to hide the […]
Morocco has launched construction of the International Cinema City in Ouarzazate, a major new film production hub, as the country’s audiovisual sector draws record levels of foreign investment and cements its status as a global filming destination. The project is designed as a “one-stop shop” platform covering the entire film industry value chain, from production […]
More than a third of Morocco’s working population walks to their workplace, according to a new note published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) based on data from the 2024 General Population and Housing Census. Walking accounts for 35.8 percent of commuting modes among employed active persons aged 15 and over, making it the […]
Morocco’s domestic demand grew by 6.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, a slight acceleration from the 6.4 percent recorded in the same period a year earlier, according to a note published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) on the national economic situation in Q1 2026. The improvement in domestic demand contributed 6.9 […]