UN names Ghizlane Benjelloun 2024 personality for her dedication to child well-being
The United Nations Development System in Morocco has announced Ghizlane Benjelloun as the 2024 UN Personality of the Year, in recognition of her long-standing commitment to children's mental health and the promotion of their...
ONHYM unveils bold $90 million investment plan to boost energy sector
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) has outlined a substantial investment program amounting to 900 million dirhams (MDH) for the period of 2025-2027. This program, detailed in the report on public institutions...
Moroccan ports to handle 89.2 million tonnes of traffic in 2024
Morocco’s port activity, managed by the Agence Nationale des Ports (ANP), is projected to hit 89.2 million tonnes (MT) in 2024, marking a modest 1% increase compared to 2023, according to a report on...
Moroccan insurance sector grows by 5.1% in first half of 2024
The Moroccan insurance and reinsurance market has recorded significant growth, with total premiums exceeding 32.62 billion dirhams (MMDH) in the first half of 2024. This represents a 5.1% increase compared to the same period...
Morocco Foodex plans to launch digital platform to boost exports by 2025
The autonomous export control body, Etablissement autonome de contrôle et de coordination des exportations (EACCE), known as Morocco Foodex, is planning to unveil a digital platform by 2025 aimed at enhancing Morocco's export potential....
Over 65,000 civil servants set to retire in Morocco by 2028
Between 2024 and 2028, a total of 65,213 Moroccan civil servants are expected to retire, according to the report on human resources accompanying the 2025 Finance Bill. This figure, which accounts for 13% of...
New direct flights strengthen ties between Morocco and China
The launch of direct flights connecting Casablanca and Shanghai, operated by China Eastern Airlines (with seven weekly flights) and Shanghai Airlines (five weekly flights with a stop in Marseille), marks a significant boost to...
AUSIM 2024: Navigating the future of data and sustainability in Morocco
At the 7th edition of the Assises of the Moroccan Association of Information Systems Users (AUSIM) in Marrakech, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the critical role of data in shaping the future...
Resilience and growth: Key insights into the Moroccan banking landscape
According to 2023 data from Bank Al-Maghrib, financial inclusion in Morocco has made significant progress. The Financial Inclusion Index (FII) saw a remarkable increase, surpassing the regional average. One of the driving forces behind...
ANRT projects strong growth with 820 MDH revenue by 2027
The revenue of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) is expected to reach 753.5 million dirhams (MDH) in 2025, according to the report on public institutions and enterprises (EEP) accompanying the draft finance bill...