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Morocco's potato exports rebound with strong growth after five-year slump

Morocco has made a remarkable comeback in its potato export industry during the 2024-2025 season, following five years of declining performance. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 tons of consumer potatoes valued at $14.9 million, representing a 5.7-fold increase compared to......

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund embeds AI across operations to redefine investments

Saudi Arabia’s nearly $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that artificial intelligence and automation now underpin “every layer” of its operations. This integration is not only reshaping the fund’s investment strategies but also reflecting......

Moroccan banks gain ground as European lenders retreat from Africa

In just two decades, the financial dynamics of sub-Saharan Africa have undergone a seismic shift. European banks, once dominant in the region, are retreating, leaving room for African institutions—led by Moroccan banks—to expand their influence and reshape the landscape of African banking. European......

Morocco’s ONDA launches unprecedented reform to train the next generation of aviation leaders

The Moroccan National Airports Authority (ONDA) has introduced a groundbreaking change by integrating two specialized programs from the Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation directly into the National Common Entrance Exam (CNC). The programs—Air Navigation Control (CNA) and Electronics......

Trump's Nvidia deal sparks debates over trade, security, and legality

The U.S. government’s trade strategy with China has taken an unexpected turn as President Donald Trump announced a revenue-sharing deal with Nvidia and AMD, allowing limited sales of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. Under the agreement, the companies will pay 15% of their proceeds from......

US and China extend tariff truce, averting trade escalation

The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for an additional 90 days, preventing a sharp rise in duties that risked further straining trade relations between the two economic superpowers. US President Donald Trump announced the decision on Monday, revealing an executive order......

Spain’s housing market: Luxury homes outpace affordable rentals

More million-euro properties than low-cost rentals Spain’s housing market is marked by a glaring imbalance, with more luxury homes priced over €1 million than rental properties available for under €1,000. According to data from the property portal Idealista, there are currently 43,707......

Société Générale exits Mauritania as French banks retreat from Africa

Société Générale’s latest divestment in Africa A consortium of investors, including Enko Capital and Oronte, has finalized the acquisition of Société Générale’s Mauritanian retail banking subsidiary. Announced on Monday, this move marks......

Morocco rises to fourth place in global blueberry exports

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in the global blueberry market, climbing from seventh to fourth place in export rankings within a single year, according to Agraria Pe. This rapid ascent reflects the country’s strategic efforts to position itself as a key player in the industry. In......

Morocco’s UCITS net assets decline to MAD 789.77 billion as of August 1

The net assets of Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) in Morocco stood at 789.77 billion dirhams (MAD) as of August 1, 2025, reflecting a weekly decline of 0.80%, according to the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC). By category, medium- and long-term bond......

Morocco’s industrial sector shows resilience as business climate holds steady

Morocco’s industrial sector maintained a stable business environment in the second quarter of 2025, with most companies reporting normal operating conditions, according to the latest survey by Bank Al Maghrib (BAM). The findings show steady performance across key industries, despite sector-specific......

Morocco’s forsa program under scrutiny for implementation challenges

Morocco’s ambitious Forsa entrepreneurship program, launched in 2022 with a budget exceeding MAD 1.25 billion ($138.28 million), has come under fire for significant implementation issues, raising doubts about its effectiveness in supporting young entrepreneurs. Intended to provide interest-free......

Morocco’s watermelon exports surge despite prolonged drought

Morocco’s watermelon exports to France have seen a dramatic rise, increasing by 155% over the past decade, according to new data compiled by COMTRADE and shared by Hortoinfo. In 2015, Morocco exported 23.96 million kilograms of watermelons to France, a figure that soared to 61.13 million kilograms......