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Russian boats banned from Europe find safe haven in Agadir

After Casablanca-based Chantiers et Ateliers du Maroc was placed into liquidation earlier this year, the shipyard's subsidiary in Agadir is now flying under the Russian flag.

Free access Business Running story - Russia-Ukraine war 21.03.2024

Recognition for Moroccan halal label in Asia

Morocco's accreditation institute that is handling the creation of a national halal label is working on mutual recognition agreements with Asia. It has already signed one with Russia and is about to sign another with Singapore.

Subscribers only Business 21.03.2024

Why China's BYD put the brakes on electric vehicle production plans

Despite the signing of a partnership in the presence of Mohammed VI in 2017, the major Chinese group BYD has not carried out its plans to set up a series of electric vehicle production plants in Morocco.

Subscribers only Business 20.03.2024

Niger's ambassador pulls out all the stops with Moroccan businesses

Following Morocco's proposal of an economic partnership with the Sahel countries, Niamey is jumping on the opportunity to revive projects ex-President Mohamed Bazoum had started.

Subscribers only Business 18.03.2024

OCP uses Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as bridgehead in North America

The university, which has the financial backing of OCP, is honing its development plans in Canada and the US, where the phosphates giant is trying to make a comeback.

Subscribers only Business 15.03.2024

French and Moroccan MPs to convene in Paris in April

Several French and Moroccan MPs will meet in April for a conference organised by the alumni of public administration school ENA to discuss diplomacy between Paris and Rabat.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.03.2024

Nigerien prime minister tries to reboot Moroccan investment

During a visit to Morocco in February, Ali Lamine Zeine discussed the Niamey corniche project with the chairman of the company promoting it, YMMY Finance Holding. He also talked to his opposite number, Aziz Akhannouch, about bilateral cooperation.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 13.03.2024

As time goes by... Alstom trams stuck in Casablanca port

The French group and Casa Transport are at loggerheads over the delivery of the last batch of trams for the city's expanding public transport system, leaving the trainsets stuck in the port.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 11.03.2024

Swiss firm Bulk Trading to supply Mohammedia power station

Swiss firm Bulk Trading has bagged a €16.7m contract to supply and deliver steam coal to Morocco's Mohammedia power station.

Subscribers only Energy 08.03.2024

Spanish firm Acciona steps up consultations on 'water motorway'

Spanish construction, energy and logistics group Acciona is gearing up for the “water motorway” project from Casablanca to Rabat and has started sounding out companies specialising in polyester pipes and fittings.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 07.03.2024

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$1.6bn Franco-Spanish battle to supply Moroccan trains

French giant Alstom is in pole position for the mega-deal to supply 168 new trains to Morocco's Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF), but faces stiff competition from Spain's CAF and Talgo.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 06.03.2024

A high speed train produced by Alstom departs La Rochelle's harbour for Tangier, on 26 June 2015.

Moroccan businesses indulged in Nouakchott

An economic forum co-run last month by employers' associations of both countries gave Moroccan firms a foot in the door with Mauritania's agricultural and renewable energies sectors.

Subscribers only Business 06.03.2024

Mazars Morocco shortlisted for contract to boost agriculture in Mauritania

Mazars' Moroccan office is currently in the lead to win a contract to create an ecosystem for funding agriculture in Mauritania.

Subscribers only Business 05.03.2024

Rabat ramps up religious presence in Conakry

Morocco is calling all the shots on the management of a new Mohammed VI religious centre in the Guinean capital, funded by a royal foundation, and will dictate everything from its leadership to its imams.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.03.2024

French interior minister Darmanin set for talks in Rabat

Seconded imams and the granting of visas are to be among the topics discussed at meetings between Gérald Darmanin and the Moroccan authorities during his upcoming trip.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.02.2024

French interior minister Gérald Darmanin in Paris on 9 October 2023.

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Nouakchott caught up in Morocco-Algeria trade rivalry

Tensions between Mauritania and Morocco have raised Algerian hopes of resuming communication projects with its southwestern neighbour.

Subscribers only Business 28.02.2024

Algerian President Tebboune with Mauritanian President Ghazouani in Tindouf, Algeria, February 2022.

Morocco readies to receive Mohammed VI's religious guests

As Ramadan approaches, the north African kingdom has gone into religious diplomatic mode as it organises the post-fast evening gatherings hosted by the king.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.02.2024

King Mohammed VI in Rabat, 30 March 2019.

Yariv Elbaz wins inheritance dispute defamation case

Yariv Elbaz, Yariv Elbaz, head of Moroccan miller Forafric, has won the defamation case he brought against his uncle.

Subscribers only Business 27.02.2024

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's schedule for Rabat visit

The French minister is expected in the Moroccan capital on 25 February. The trip looks set to pave the way for a series of meetings between the two countries' leaders - with an economic focus for now.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.02.2024

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné.

Bruno Le Maire exploits diplomatic thaw to talk business in Rabat

French economy minister Bruno Le Maire is due to take part in April's Morocco-France 2024 Business Forum organised by Medef International and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 23.02.2024

French foreign minister Séjourné expected in Rabat this week

The newly appointed foreign minister is set to meet his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita on 25 February. After months of frosty relations between the two countries, it's a highly symbolic visit and one that could pave the way for Emmanuel Macron's trip to the kingdom.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.02.2024

French foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné in New York on 23 January 2024.

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Morocco

Russian boats banned from Europe find safe haven in Agadir

Recognition for Moroccan halal label in Asia

Why China's BYD put the brakes on electric vehicle production plans

Niger's ambassador pulls out all the stops with Moroccan businesses

OCP uses Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as bridgehead in North America

French and Moroccan MPs to convene in Paris in April

Nigerien prime minister tries to reboot Moroccan investment

As time goes by... Alstom trams stuck in Casablanca port

Swiss firm Bulk Trading to supply Mohammedia power station

Spanish firm Acciona steps up consultations on 'water motorway'

Spotlight
$1.6bn Franco-Spanish battle to supply Moroccan trains

Moroccan businesses indulged in Nouakchott

Mazars Morocco shortlisted for contract to boost agriculture in Mauritania

Rabat ramps up religious presence in Conakry

French interior minister Darmanin set for talks in Rabat

Spotlight
Nouakchott caught up in Morocco-Algeria trade rivalry

Morocco readies to receive Mohammed VI's religious guests

Yariv Elbaz wins inheritance dispute defamation case

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's schedule for Rabat visit

Bruno Le Maire exploits diplomatic thaw to talk business in Rabat

French foreign minister Séjourné expected in Rabat this week

France's Loire region seeks industry and energy opportunities in Morocco

Electric batteries: Rabat consults renowned physicist Rachid Yazami

Elloumi dynasty strengthens activity in Tangier

Peter A. Gish, Acciona's trailblazer in Morocco

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Morocco

Russian boats banned from Europe find safe haven in Agadir

Recognition for Moroccan halal label in Asia

Why China's BYD put the brakes on electric vehicle production plans

Niger's ambassador pulls out all the stops with Moroccan businesses

OCP uses Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as bridgehead in North America

French and Moroccan MPs to convene in Paris in April

Nigerien prime minister tries to reboot Moroccan investment

As time goes by... Alstom trams stuck in Casablanca port

Swiss firm Bulk Trading to supply Mohammedia power station

Spanish firm Acciona steps up consultations on 'water motorway'

Spotlight $1.6bn Franco-Spanish battle to supply Moroccan trains

Moroccan businesses indulged in Nouakchott

Mazars Morocco shortlisted for contract to boost agriculture in Mauritania

Rabat ramps up religious presence in Conakry

French interior minister Darmanin set for talks in Rabat

Spotlight Nouakchott caught up in Morocco-Algeria trade rivalry

Morocco readies to receive Mohammed VI's religious guests

Yariv Elbaz wins inheritance dispute defamation case

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's schedule for Rabat visit

Bruno Le Maire exploits diplomatic thaw to talk business in Rabat

French foreign minister Séjourné expected in Rabat this week

France's Loire region seeks industry and energy opportunities in Morocco

Electric batteries: Rabat consults renowned physicist Rachid Yazami

Elloumi dynasty strengthens activity in Tangier

Peter A. Gish, Acciona's trailblazer in Morocco

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$1.6bn Franco-Spanish battle to supply Moroccan trains

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Nouakchott caught up in Morocco-Algeria trade rivalry