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Morocco’s National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP) currently manages a portfolio of 3,062 public building construction and rehabilitation projects valued at 54 billion dirhams ($5.4 billion), according to announcements following its board of directors meeting. The agency completed 1,125 public infrastructure projects in 2025 at a cost of 25.12 billion dirhams. Minister of Equipment and […]
Rabat will host the headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture Committee after African Union ministers unanimously endorsed the move at a meeting in Burundi last week, cementing Morocco’s role as a driver of cultural diplomacy on the continent. The decision, adopted during the fifth session of the AU’s specialized technical committee on youth, culture […]
Royal Air Maroc achieved “very positive” results for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain challenges, with plans to acquire or lease between 12 and 15 aircraft annually as part of its expansion strategy, CEO Hamid Addou announced Tuesday in Rabat. Speaking at the closing press conference of the 58th Arab Air Carriers Organization annual assembly, Addou […]
Morocco unveiled its “Made in Morocco” label during the third National Industry Day held November 3-4 in Rabat, marking a strategic push to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and territorial development under royal patronage. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch highlighted infrastructure investments supporting industrial growth, including Tanger Med Port, over 1,800 kilometers of highways, 157 industrial zones, and […]
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, inaugurated on Monday Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex of Rabat and ordered the opening of the Agadir University Hospital. These two large hospital facilities will help improve medical care in Morocco, generate thousands of direct & indirect jobs and contribute to economic and social […]
The United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2797 has sparked a wave of diplomatic reactions, as Morocco marks a diplomatic victory in favor of its autonomy plan for the Sahara territory. The resolution defines autonomy under Morocco’s sovereignty as “a most feasible outcome” and calls for the parties to negotiate on that basis without […]
Morocco’s diplomatic success on the Western Sahara issue stems from the coordinated efforts of two key figures operating under King Mohammed VI’s strategic vision: Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations, and Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their collaborative work reached a milestone with UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted October 31, […]
The Moroccan Government Council has officially approved three decrees granting licenses for the deployment and operation of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks to the country’s leading telecom operators. The decision marks a pivotal step in Morocco’s digital transformation strategy and sets the stage for the commercial launch of 5G services beginning in November 2025. These licenses […]
Morocco’s modernisation is an inspirational success. The country has built world-class ports, attracted tens of billions in investment, and positioned itself as a bridge between Africa and Europe—and between East and West, says Modern Diplomacy magazine in its latest edition. Since 2020, the country has drawn about $40 billion in greenfield manufacturing investment, becoming the […]
The Moroccan government and Renault Group have signed an amendment to their existing investment agreement, marking a significant new chapter in the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the French automotive manufacturer. Under the agreement, signed in Rabat, Renault will expand its operations to open its platforms to more hybrid and electric car production. Renault […]