Business insolvencies in Morocco are expected to continue rising in 2025, according to forecasts from Allianz Trade, an international insurance company that monitors the financial health of over 80 million companies. In its latest Global Insolvency Report, Allianz Trade predicts that global business insolvencies will increase by 6% in 2025 and 3% in 2026, following a 10% rise in 2024. Morocco is no exception, as it is set to face yet another year of rising business insolvencies. The North
Spanish exports to Morocco have steadily increased over the past five years, with a record high in 2024, while Morocco also remains a key supplier to Spain. Both countries continue to deepen their economic ties, with Spain being Morocco's largest EU trade partner and significant investor, and Morocco growing as a supplier and client in Spain's global trade.
The Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, General Mohamed Berrid, visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. He was received by the Chief of the General Staff of the Saudi Army, General Fayyadh Al Ruwaili. The Saudi Ministry of Defense explained on its X platform account that «during the reception, the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries were reviewed, along with ways to enhance and develop them in military and
A new study reveals that fossils found in Morocco's El Mers III Formation are the oldest known Cerapodan dinosaurs, dating back to the Middle Jurassic, around 163 to 174 million years ago. This discovery helps shed light on the evolution of Cerapodans and their rise as dominant plant-eaters in the Northern Hemisphere.
Casablanca's Mohammed V airport has removed double passport screening for international passengers with the installation of automatic gates, as announced in a press release by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA). This change, which aims to improve passenger flow, was implemented over the weekend and will be extended to all airports in Morocco by June 2025. The transition to automatic gates, a collaborative effort by the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale
UK-based oil and gas exploration and production company Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc has reported promising preliminary results from its MOU-5 drilling in the Guercif Licence, onshore Morocco. The drilling confirmed the presence of the Domerian carbonate, high-quality sand—unexpectedly—and helium, pointing to new exploration opportunities. The well was completed on time and within budget, with the collected data set to inform future 3D seismic surveys aimed at exploring the
Rachel Bendayan, known in Canada as the first Moroccan-born woman appointed minister in Justin Trudeau's government, has been reappointed to the federal executive led by Mark Carney. In this new cabinet, which includes 23 members alongside the Prime Minister, the lawyer by training is now in charge of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. On social media, she expressed her honor in being sworn in and thanked the Prime Minister for his trust. «Honoured to be sworn in today as
At the end of October, the European Parliament rejected a request to examine the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on trade in the Sahara during a plenary session. Six months after this setback, its supporters are bringing the issue back to the table.
Moroccan Ambassador to Mauritania, Hamid Chabar, recently met with Mohamed Abdullah Lahbib, president of the High Authority for Press and Audiovisual (HAPA), a Mauritanian government institution. According to an official source cited by Anbaa, their discussions focused on «the challenges and opportunities facing the media in the digital age, as well as ways to strengthen the partnership between the regulatory bodies of the two brotherly countries». They also explored prospects for
Moroccan international goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi had to wait until the age of 35 to secure the first title of his career. His journey began as an amateur in Melilla before progressing to well-known Spanish clubs, then moving to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, before unexpectedly signing with Renaissance Berkane.