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A senior delegation from the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) started Monday a five-day working visit to Morocco. The visit is part of a regular series of consultations that enable EBRD Board Directors to discuss local economic priorities and maintain close dialogue with the authorities and the private […]
The United States Department of State has praised Morocco’s strategic transformation into a regional business and industrial hub, citing its political stability, infrastructure development, and investor-friendly reforms as key drivers of economic growth. In its 2025 Investment Climate Statement, the US government underscores Morocco’s emergence as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, […]
Morocco and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed in Montréal a Management Services Agreement (MSA) to step up bilateral cooperation. The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the ICAO Assembly by Moroccan minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar. It is intended […]
Morocco has defended its vision of a solidarity-based approach to migration offering alternatives that steer away from the security approach gaining ground in the global north amid a surge of populism. Speaking during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita presented a migration strategy grounded in the vision of King Mohammed […]
Morocco’s tax administration has launched targeted notification campaigns addressing companies that have failed to submit fiscal declarations or pay taxes for three consecutive fiscal years. These enterprises are classified as inactive regardless of their commercial registry status, facing potential automatic taxation and accumulated debt liabilities. Article 228 of the General Tax Code maintains these companies […]
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning reported a 0.1% decline in manufacturing sector production prices during August 2025, excluding petroleum refining, compared to July levels. The Industrial, Energy, and Mining Production Price Index revealed contrasting dynamics across industrial branches. Key manufacturing sectors drove the decline, particularly food processing, textiles, and metallurgy. Food industries recorded 0.2% contraction, […]
Morocco has been highlighted in the 2025 Review of Maritime Transport by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as a success model in digitalization and international trade facilitation, thanks to its PORTNET system, an electronic single window dedicated to ports and trade operations. Presented as a “good practice to be shared with […]
Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), the leading party in the nation’s governing coalition, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara. During a parliamentary session on Friday, PSD described the plan as “the most serious, credible, and constructive basis” to resolve the decades-long territorial dispute. The party emphasized that Portugal’s position leaves […]
Morocco and the United States have agreed to set up a joint commission to ensure the air transportation of Moroccan fans during the 2026 World Cup and reinforce coordination between Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc and other airlines in this regard. The decision was made at a meeting held in Montreal on Friday between […]
Morocco organized a high-level event on “Harnessing the Power of Sport for Social Inclusion and Migration” on Friday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Held in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as part of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the meeting brought together ministers, senior representatives […]