Keywords: EMPLOYMENT


Morocco tourism sector nears 900,000 jobs as visitor numbers surge

Morocco’s tourism sector supported 894,000 direct jobs in 2025, exceeding employment targets set under the country’s 2023 to 2026 tourism roadmap, according to the High Commission for Planning. The sector created 92,000 new direct jobs over the past three years, surpassing the roadmap’s......

Morocco launches “IDMAJ” program to employ 30,000 young people without diplomas

The Moroccan government has launched the “IDMAJ” program to improve access to the labor market for young people without academic qualifications. Announced Friday in Rabat by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, the initiative aims to provide......

Spain surpasses 500,000 foreign self-employed workers in historic milestone

The number of foreign self-employed workers in Spain has surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 500,000 registered contributors to the national Spanish Social Security System for the first time. According to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, the country currently......

Government plans cuts to apprenticeship hiring subsidies

The French government is preparing new reductions to financial incentives granted to companies hiring apprentices, as part of a broader effort to curb public spending. According to information released by the Ministry of Labor, the amounts paid to employers for recruiting apprentices pursuing higher-level......

Turkey records historic low unemployment rate of 7.7% in December

Turkey’s unemployment rate fell to a historic low of 7.7% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since official data tracking began in 2005, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The decline represents a sharp improvement compared with November, when unemployment......

Amazon announces the elimination of nearly 16,000 jobs

U.S. technology giant Amazon announced on Wednesday a major workforce reduction, revealing plans to cut close to 16,000 positions as part of a broader organizational overhaul. In an official statement, the company explained that the decision aims to streamline its internal structure by reducing management......

Turkish Airlines unveils a new 100 billion lira investment strategy

Turkish Airlines has announced a major investment initiative aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and reinforcing the carrier’s global competitiveness. The strategy, aligned with the airline’s long-term Vision 2033, represents a total investment exceeding 100......

Continuing education: Sekkouri announces major reform by late January

Rabat, January 7, 2026 – Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younès Sekkouri, announced that a comprehensive reform of the country’s continuing education system is expected to be finalized by the end of January. Speaking during oral......

Chinese Group sunrise launches textile factory project in Fez with 1.4 billion MAD investment

The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third......