Keywords: Competition


Route du Rhum 2026: 13th Edition Sets Sail from Saint-Malo Under Bright Sunshine

  The 13th edition of the Route du Rhum got underway on Sunday, November 1, 2026, off the coast of Saint-Malo, France, with favourable weather conditions and bright sunshine providing a spectacular setting for one of the world's best-known solo transatlantic sailing competitions. The departure......

China Expands Secret Flight-Test Infrastructure for Next-Generation Military Aircraft in Xinjiang

China appears to be strengthening its military aviation testing capabilities as competition with the United States intensifies over the development of sixth-generation fighter aircraft. Recent satellite imagery of a remote installation in the Xinjiang region has drawn attention to what could be a large-scale......

Chicken Prices Near 30 Dirhams per Kilogram Spark Boycott Calls in Morocco

The rising cost of chicken in Morocco is intensifying concerns over household purchasing power, with prices approaching 30 dirhams per kilogram in some retail outlets. The increase has triggered growing frustration among consumers, prompting calls for a boycott on social media and renewed demands for......

Morocco Strengthens Its Position in the European Watermelon Market as Exports Rise

Morocco is strengthening its presence in the European watermelon market, with exports continuing to grow despite intensifying competition among international suppliers. The country's performance highlights the increasing importance of Moroccan agricultural products in European trade and the opportunities......

Laprophan Seeks Regulatory Approval to Acquire Moroccan Pharmaceutical Firm Polymedic

Moroccan pharmaceutical group Laprophan is pursuing another major expansion opportunity with a planned acquisition of Polymedic, a long-established drug manufacturer based in Casablanca. The proposed transaction, which covers the entire capital of Polymedic’s parent company, Corporate Investment......

Morocco’s First Al Wahda Cup Regatta Brings 83 Sailors to Mohammedia

Mohammedia will welcome more than 83 sailors from eight Moroccan yacht clubs for the inaugural Al Wahda Cup Regatta, scheduled for October 20–23, 2026, at the Yacht Club of Morocco (YCM) in the city’s bay. Organized by the Association of the Yacht Club of Morocco (ASYCM), the competition......

Morocco Records 185 Approved Business Concentration Deals as Acquisitions Dominate

Morocco’s Competition Council authorized 185 economic concentration transactions in 2025, reflecting continued corporate activity across services, manufacturing and other sectors, according to the institution’s annual report. The council issued 190 decisions on proposed transactions during......

China considers tighter export controls on artificial intelligence technologies

China is considering new restrictions on the export of technologies linked to artificial intelligence, biotechnology and solar energy, as competition with the United States intensifies across strategic industries. A draft published by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday proposes new controls......

Morocco Ranks 85th Worldwide in Global Capitalism Index

Morocco ranked 85th out of 170 countries in a newly published global capitalism index developed by the Democracy and Capitalism Lab at the University of Virginia in the United States. The ranking assesses how economic systems function across several dimensions, including banking, market competition,......