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Morocco is set to overhaul the administrative infrastructure governing its foreign trade operations with the launch of a unified digital portal on 15 June 2026. The platform, developed under the aegis of Portnet, will replace a fragmented system that currently forces businesses to navigate more than eight separate interfaces to complete a single transaction — […]
Morocco could reach its official tourism target of 26 million visitors by 2030 two years ahead of schedule, as stronger-than-expected growth renders current projections outdated, business daily Medias24 reported. The argument is based on a reassessment of the assumptions underpinning Morocco’s tourism roadmap, which analysts now say no longer reflect the sector’s performance. Recent data […]
Morocco’s water reserves improved to 75%, securing needs of cities, agriculture and industry for at least 2 years, according to official data. Speaking at a conference organized by news agency MAP, water minister said recent rainfall secured enough water for irrigation for at least 2 years, while in some regions the rate increases to 5 […]
The Moroccan army has reinforced its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of 50 KP-SAM “Chiron” launchers and 101 missiles from South Korea, according to UN Register of Conventional Arms. The KP-SAM Chiron is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) designed to intercept low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. it features an advanced dual-channel […]
Morocco is positioning itself as a future hub for green hydrogen production, banking on its abundant solar and wind resources, its proximity to European markets, and a rapidly expanding port infrastructure. The government has outlined an ambitious framework — the “Offre Maroc” program — which earmarks up to one million hectares for hydrogen-related projects, with […]
Morocco has been selected to occupy the first seat at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is scheduled to open in New York in September 2026. The designation was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres through a lottery draw conducted during a plenary session of the body, in accordance with longstanding […]
Morocco and the United Kingdom are aiming to double the volume of their bilateral trade from 4.5 billion pounds currently, officials said, as both countries move to deepen economic cooperation and boost bilateral investment. The goal was stated during the 4th session of the Morocco-UK Association Council held in Rabat, under the co-chairmanship of Minister […]
Morocco maintained its presence in the top 10 of the MENA region for startup fundraising in April 2026, reaching seventh place with 1.7 million dollars mobilized through a single transaction — a slight increase on the 1.2 million raised in March, when the country had briefly reached third place in a market compressed to its […]
King Mohammed VI and President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is paying a private visit to Morocco, have reviewed in Rabat on Tuesday the various issues and challenges on the international scene, particularly those concerning the Gulf States and the Middle East, said the Royal office in a […]
Morocco and the European Union launched a program to support the Kingdom’s national water policy for a total cost of 3.7 billion dirhams (€348 million), as the country faces mounting pressure on its water resources due to climate change and recurring droughts. The program, unveiled in Rabat, is backed by the EU along with Germany, […]