Royal Air Maroc Expands Fleet with Two New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
14 November 2023
The fleet of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will grow. The national airline has ordered new aircraft from Boeing, the American aerospace and aviation manufacturer.
Economy
Morocco Launches $1.6 Billion Rail Expansion with 168 New Trains
14 November 2023
The National Railway Office (ONCF) wants to strengthen the national rail network. It has just launched a call for tenders to acquire new and different trains.
Investigation Uncovers Pollution Linked to BMW, Renault in Moroccan Mining Villages
13 November 2023
An investigation reveals the significant pollution of certain Moroccan villages where mining residues are discharged. BMW, Renault and Managem, a large Moroccan mining company, (…)
Air France Marks 90 Years of Flights to Casablanca with Historic Video Tribute
13 November 2023
The airline Air France has made a video to highlight its service to Casablanca since its beginnings. This is part of the continued celebration of its 90th anniversary.
Malta Fears Shipping Exodus as EU Environmental Tax Looms, Tanger Med Port Gains Appeal
13 November 2023
Malta fears the tax advantage of the Tanger Med port due to the introduction of an environmental tax in European Union (EU) countries starting in 2024. Major shipping companies (…)
Israeli Arms Exports Hit Record $12.5 Billion, Morocco Among Top Buyers
11 November 2023
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, which have normalized their diplomatic relations with Israel under the "Abraham Accords," are among the countries that have (…)
Morocco Debates Tax Reform for Self-Employed Workers in 2024 Budget
11 November 2023
In the Moroccan Parliament, opposition groups have proposed amendments to the 2024 Finance Bill (PLF), one of which aims to encourage engagement in the organized economy and (…)
Lidl Store Accused of Mislabeling Israeli Avocados as Moroccan Amid Gaza Conflict
10 November 2023
At a time when Israel’s retaliation against the Hamas movement is intensifying, a Lidl supermarket in the Bas-Rhin department has been accused of trying to pass off avocados (…)
Fiat Unveils Interior of Morocco-Made Multipla SUV, Set to Replace Tipo and 500X Models
10 November 2023
The Italian manufacturer Fiat has just revealed the interior of its Multipla SUV, which will be assembled at the Stellantis plant in Kenitra, Morocco. This new model will (…)
Morocco Boosts French Wheat Imports Amid Drought Concerns
8 November 2023
Morocco is expected to receive a significant amount of wheat from France. The kingdom received 1 million tons of the commodity from the hexagon during the summer.