Morocco Clears Preliminary Phase of ‘Chbika 1’ Green Hydrogen Project

The steering committee meeting on “Morocco Offer” for green hydrogen, held Wednesday in Rabat and chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, adopted a series of measures aimed at hoisting Morocco to the rank of countries with high potential in...

Warnings from Google Chrome in Morocco

Morocco’s cyber defense authority warned Thursday that users of Google’s Chrome web browser should install an immediate security update after the company patched several critical vulnerabilities — including a zero-day flaw already used in targeted...

Crop Rotation: Shifting Agricultural Exports Represent Dynamic Morocco-EU Relations

Climate change brings with it challenges that spark unique headlines. For the first time since 2015, Spain overtook the United Kingdom as the leading importer of Moroccan sweet corn, reported by an agricultural analytics bureau, EastFruit....

Chinese firm set to launch $5.5bln EV battery mega project in Morocco

China’s Gotion High-Tech Group is preparing to launch the construction of the first and largest factory for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage in Africa, with an allocated budget of around $5.5 billion. Gotion’s Morocco...

Albania, Montenegro and Morocco Top List of World’s Busiest Roads

Global car rental comparison site DiscoverCars.com has revealed the world’s top 20 busiest roads, with Albania, Montenegro, and Morocco ranking as the most congested countries for drivers. The survey, based on feedback from 12,015 drivers, asked...

Doha Summit raises questions on Morocco-Israel relations

The final statement of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha has prompted debate over the future of Arab states’ ties with Israel, especially among countries that maintain diplomatic and cooperative agreements with it. The summit came days...

Zeus Resources: Unlocking Morocco’s High-grade Antimony in a Tightening Supply Market

Gold market gurus from Lynette Zang to Chris Blasi to Jordan Roy-Byrne have shared eye-popping predictions on the gold price that would intrigue any investor — gold bug or not. Some have posited that the gold price may rise as high as US$4,000 or...

Morocco’s Done App Secures $2.1 Million in Seed Funding to Build First National Super App

Morocco’s Done App Secures $2.1 Million in Seed Funding to Expand into 10+ Moroccan Cities Funding from Moroccan and Angel Investors Aims to Enhance the Company’s Logistics Infrastructure and Product Development Morocco-based Done has raised $2.1...

Morocco reiterates at IAEA conference commitment to South-South cooperation

The Permanent Representative of Morocco to international organizations in Vienna, Azzeddine Farhane, reiterated on Wednesday Morocco’s commitment, under HM King Mohammed VI’s enlightened leadership to the principles of South-South cooperation and...

Morocco advances hydrogen strategy with new projects worth MAD 319 billion

Morocco’s steering committee for the national “Hydrogen Offer” has approved new measures, including initial land contracts for major projects and the successful completion of the preparatory phase of “Shbika 1,” a pilot project developed by a...

Why the Chinese gigafactory in Morocco could be a double-edged sword for development

In 2024, China endorsed a deal worth US$5.6 billion to establish the Gotion High-Tech gigafactory in Morocco, potentially brewing at a flashpoint in a broader narrative. But why is this colossal Chinese investment making headlines now? The reason...

UMass Amherst Researcher Awarded $1.12M NSF Grant to Investigate Water Governance Effects on Child Health Across Five Nations

A groundbreaking multinational research initiative has recently received a substantial boost in funding with a $1.12 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), awarded to a public health researcher at the University of...

Xtract Resources Acquires Exploration Licenses in Morocco’s Khenifra Province

Rabat – London-based diversified metals and minerals producer Xtract Resources Plc has announced the acquisition of two exploration licenses in Morocco’s Khenifra province through Wildstone SARL, its 80%-owned subsidiary. The Amghas licenses,...

Morocco Construction Industry Report 2025: Output To Register An AAGR Of 3.9% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investment In Infrastructure Projects In Line With The 2030 FIFA World Cup Preparations

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Morocco's construction sector is poised for growth, fueled by surging FDI, eased regulations, and investments in energy, infrastructure, and 2030 FIFA World Cup projects, coupled with rising airport capacities....

UMass Amherst Researcher Receives $1.12 million NSF Grant to Study Impacts of Water Governance on Children’s Health in Five Countries

Image Daniel Lopez-Cevallos A University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has been awarded a three-year, $1.12 million grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a multinational examination of the relationship between...

Morocco attains best-ever innovation ranking, named global “over-performer”

Morocco has reached its best-ever ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, securing 57th place out of 139 economies and entering the world’s Top 60 for the first time. The Kingdom advanced nine positions compared to 2024, continuing a...

Morocco’s Khadija Bendam Becomes First Female President of International Nuclear Council

Rabat – The International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC) has confirmed the nomination of Khadija Bendam as the next Chair of the INSC Executive Board. The Moroccan expert in nuclear safety and security takes on her new role starting today until...

Al Haouz Recovery: Morocco to Restore 2,516 Damaged Religious Buildings by End of 2026

Rabat – Morocco has reopened 1,239 mosques affected by the Al Haouz earthquake to worshippers, Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq announced on Tuesday. Speaking during a religious ceremony in Rabat marking “Mosque Day,” the...

Meet Anas Chanaa, Moroccan Winner of GITEX Nigeria’s Supernova Challenge

Tetouan – Morocco World News has been front and center in covering GITEX Global’s events – ranging from GITEX Africa in Marrakech, its standalone event in Nigeria, to the upcoming largest world tech expo in Dubai. Currently the global tech...

Morocco Strengthens Status as Regional Innovation Leader - WIPO Officials

hailed Morocco’s significant progress in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, reinforcing its status as a regional leader in this field. Speaking at a press conference introducing the GII 2025, which ranks 139 economies worldwide according to...