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Spain's unemployment falls below 2.5 million for first time since 2008

Labour market rebounds but job quality remains a concern Unemployment in Spain has dropped below 2.5 million for the first time in nearly 17 years. The Ministry of Labour reported a decline of 57,835 people in May, bringing the total number of unemployed registered with SEPE to 2,454,883. This marks......

Morocco secures $50 million investment from Catalan firms

The Moroccan government has finalized four significant investment agreements with Catalan companies, totaling MAD 500 million ($50 million) and promising the creation of over 700 direct jobs. This initiative marks a vital progression in enhancing economic relations between Morocco and Spain. High-level......

Morocco's job market recovery: 282,000 jobs created in early 2025

Morocco’s unemployment rate has experienced a notable decrease of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2025, dropping from 13.7% to 13.3% compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Higher Commission for Planning (HCP). This improvement is attributed to the creation of 282,000 jobs, marking......

Record investments and job creation in the eastern region by 2024

The Regional Investment Center for the Oriental Region has announced an impressive forecast for 2024, with the Unified Regional Investment Committee approving 239 projects from a total of 506 proposals, amounting to 21.6 billion dirhams in investments. These initiatives are projected to generate over......

Morocco strengthens textile sector through strategic investment with Sunrise Group

In a significant move to bolster the textile industry, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch presided over the signing of an investment agreement with the Chinese conglomerate Sunrise Group on March 20, 2025, in Rabat. This partnership aims to enhance the competitiveness of Morocco's textile sector......

Engineering firm opens in Oujda, boosting local employment

An engineering and consulting firm, a subsidiary of the SII Group, has established operations in the technopole of Oujda, a project expected to create 500 direct jobs. The inauguration of this initiative marks a pivotal moment in the technological advancement of the Oriental region. The event was held......

Morocco’s industrial sector employs over 1 million workers, driving economic growth

Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour emphasized the pivotal role of Morocco’s industrial sector in the national economy, revealing that it employs 1.1 million workers and encompasses approximately 13,000 companies. Speaking during a session at the House of Councillors, the minister highlighted the......

Morocco invests $100 million to tackle rural unemployment

The Minister of Economic Inclusion emphasized that short-term training is crucial for equipping rural job seekers with practical skills. Morocco’s government is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing unemployment in rural areas, with an allocation of MAD 1 billion ($100 million)......

German auto wire manufacturer expands Moroccan footprint with new Agadir facility

German manufacturing company Leoni has inaugurated a new automotive wiring systems factory in Agadir, Morocco, representing an investment of MAD 230 million. The facility, situated in the Souss-Massa industrial acceleration zone, was officially opened on Tuesday under the supervision of Moroccan Prime......