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CDG invests 2 billion dirhams in Phosboucraa’s bold expansion plan

CDG invests 2 billion dirhams in Phosboucraa’s bold expansion plan

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Phosboucraa has secured a major financial boost with a 2 billion dirham loan from Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion, marking a new...
Yacine Faqir to lead Revolut’s moroccan debut

Yacine Faqir to lead Revolut’s moroccan debut

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Revolut is preparing to break into the Moroccan market, naming Yacine Faqir as the head of its upcoming local branch. The former Mastercard executive...
Saham Bank and IFC partner to back $500M in sustainable corporate loans

Saham Bank and IFC partner to back $500M in sustainable corporate loans

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Saham Bank has signed a strategic agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the financial arm of the World Bank Group, to guarantee up...
Samskip launches fast, green shipping route between Agadir and Northern Europe

Samskip launches fast, green shipping route between Agadir and Northern Europe

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Starting November 13, a new weekly maritime service will link the port of Agadir with Northern Europe, in a move aimed at streamlining Moroccan...
Novo Nordisk launches Semaglutide in Morocco to fight type 2 diabetes

Novo Nordisk launches Semaglutide in Morocco to fight type 2 diabetes

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On November 1st in Marrakech, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk officially introduced its type 2 diabetes treatment, semaglutide, to the Moroccan market. The launch...
The Interbank Electronic Payment Center will now have a few extra months to complete its exit from the merchant acquiring market. Originally scheduled for October 31, 2025, the withdrawal will now take place gradually through the spring of the following year. This extension comes after the Competition Council approved a formal request to delay the process. According to a newly released decision, the Council granted the Center’s appeal to push back the timeline for transferring its merchant contracts to card payment systems. Contracts involving government agencies and public institutions must now be handed over by April 30, 2026. For all other merchants, the new deadline has been set for January 31, 2026. The extension was granted based on several factors cited by the Center, including the administrative complexity of securing necessary approvals and the country’s large-scale mobilization for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Authorities aim to prevent any disruptions in electronic payment services during the high-demand tournament period. Despite stepping away from the acquiring business, the Center will remain active as an open, neutral technical platform available to all acquirers. This move is in line with the commitments outlined in Decision No. 152/D/2024 issued by the Council, which is designed to promote a more competitive market and open the door for new players—particularly among emerging Payment Institutions. To ensure compliance with the updated deadlines, the Competition Council has introduced a daily penalty for any delays. It also pledged to closely monitor the transition to uphold fair competition and ensure a smooth shift in market operations.

Competition Council grants reprieve to payment network operator ‘CMI’

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The Interbank Electronic Payment Center will now have a few extra months to complete its exit from the merchant acquiring market. Originally scheduled for...
Cash Plus launches $75M IPO to fuel expansion and reach new investors

Cash Plus launches $75M IPO to fuel expansion and reach new investors

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Moroccan fintech company Cash Plus is taking a major leap by launching its initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, signaling a...
CMI : Japan's JCB cards now accepted nationally in Morocco amid digital growth

CMI : Japan’s JCB cards now accepted nationally in Morocco amid digital growth

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Japan’s leading payment brand JCB is expanding its reach in Morocco, as the country’s Interbank Electronic Banking Center (CMI) now allows a wider acceptance...
Austria’s Hirschmann Automotive bets on Morocco with €16M investment in Oujda

Austria’s Hirschmann Automotive bets on Morocco with €16M investment in Oujda

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A major milestone was reached this week in Morocco’s Eastern Region as the Oujda Technopole Industrial Acceleration Zone welcomed a new global player. Hirschmann...
Renault to add 7,500 jobs in Morocco in shift toward EV production

Renault to add 7,500 jobs in Morocco in shift toward EV production

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The partnership between Morocco and Renault has entered a new phase, signaling a deeper industrial alliance focused on innovation and the shift toward cleaner...

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