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Morocco’s 2026 finance bill tackles informality and boosts local industries

Morocco’s draft 2026 Finance Bill introduces sweeping reforms designed to strengthen economic sovereignty, modernize customs oversight, and provide targeted support for local industries. The proposals aim to combat informal activities, incentivize sports enterprises, and align the country with......

Public-private partnerships set the stage for Morocco’s sustainable World Cup legacy

As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the event brings more than just athletic anticipation. It presents a rare opportunity for the nation to accelerate its green transition while addressing large-scale infrastructure needs. Policymakers, investors, and......

Morocco’s readiness to host 2025 AFCON showcases model for future tournaments

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has confirmed that Morocco is fully prepared to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the tournament as a benchmark for future continental events. In a recent interview with beIN Sports, Lekjaa emphasized that......

Workers shifted from hospital construction to complete Rabat stadium ahead of AFCON 2025

Dozens of construction workers originally assigned to the Ibn Sina University Hospital project in Rabat have been redirected to finish work on the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, officials familiar with the project said. A race against deadlines The decision to reallocate workers has sparked debate......

FIFA president praises Morocco’s revamped Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium during official tour

FIFA President Gianni Infantino toured the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, accompanied by Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa. The visit highlighted Morocco’s ambitious efforts to modernize its football infrastructure and its growing role......

Gianni Infantino welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa in Rabat: "Morocco has become one of the global hubs of Football"

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is back in Morocco, where he was warmly welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), on Saturday, July 19. Upon his arrival, Infantino took a moment to praise the country's growing influence in the world of football. "I......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup to create over 100,000 jobs annually and drive economic growth

Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is expected to generate more than 100,000 jobs annually while boosting the nation’s economic growth by 1.7%, announced Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah during the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF) in Rabat. Transformative......

Morocco sees record tax revenue growth thanks to ongoing fiscal reforms

 Morocco’s tax revenues surged by 25.1 billion dirhams by the end of June 2025, marking a 16.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The announcement was made by Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, during a parliamentary session on Monday. The minister attributed......

Morocco launches “Morocco 2030 Foundation” to Lead Major Football Events

The Moroccan government has officially established the Morocco 2030 Foundation, a public-interest, non-profit organization tasked with overseeing the nation’s preparation and hosting of major international football tournaments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World......