Morocco’s Talent Crunch: Skills Shortage Threatens Business Growth
21 December 2019
Moroccan companies are facing a lack of qualified personnel, particularly in key sectors.
Economy
Al Hoceima Development Program: 77% of Projects Completed, 23% Ongoing
20 December 2019
A meeting was held on Monday, December 16 at the headquarters of the prefecture of the province of Al Hoceima. The objective is to discuss the progress of the work carried out (…)
Israeli Argan Oil Production Surpasses Morocco’s, Challenging Global Market
20 December 2019
Morocco has literally lost the monopoly on argan oil production to Israel, whose trees now produce 10 times more.
Morocco’s Central Bank Chief Urges Tax Amnesty for Undeclared Foreign Assets
20 December 2019
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), during a press conference, called on Moroccans holding undeclared assets or property abroad to regularize their situation.
American Renewable Energy Firm Exits Morocco, Abandons Wind Farm Projects
20 December 2019
The American group UPC Renewables is leaving Morocco. The reason for this departure is technical and financial difficulties, resulting in the abandonment of its two wind farm (…)
Rabat-Salé Airport Surpasses 1 Million Passengers, Triples Traffic in Decade
19 December 2019
A great feat for Rabat-Salé airport, which has just exceeded one million passengers transported.
Morocco Expands Maritime Boundaries with New Territorial Waters Legislation
19 December 2019
Morocco has decided to delimit the outline of its territorial waters. In this sense, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing (…)
Morocco Returns as Africa’s Sole Representative at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
19 December 2019
For the 3rd consecutive year, Morocco will be the only African country represented at the prestigious Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. An event that will take place from (…)
Morocco’s GDP Reaches 1.1 Trillion Dirhams in 2018, Driven by Corporate Growth
18 December 2019
The Moroccan GDP stood at over 1,100 billion dirhams at the end of 2018, with a significant contribution from financial and non-financial companies. It is slightly improved by (…)
Morocco’s Self-Employment Program Reaches 117,835 Registrations, Boosting Entrepreneurship
18 December 2019
Registrations for the entrepreneur status are multiplying. The Minister of Professional Integration speaks of 117,835 registrations recorded at the end of November 2019.