Finance & Economy

February 21, 2019

Luis Planas: Fisheries Deal Continues Strong EU-Morocco Cooperation

Rabat – The Spanish Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Luis Planas has again expressed his satisfaction with Moroccan-Spanish diplomatic ties.

On Tuesday, Planas spoke about the Spanish royal visit to"...

February 21, 2019

5th Halieutis International Fair Opens in Agadir

Agadir - The 5th edition of the Halieutis fisheries international fair opened Wednesday in Agadir.

The event, held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, was inaugurated by minister of agriculture, fisheries,"...

February 21, 2019

Australia Emerges as a Leading Innovator for Agriculture 4.0

(AETOS Wire)-- Australia’s long and distinguished history in agricultural research is cementing its position as a global hub for agriculture and food technology. Driven by a variety of climates and ecosystems, a stable and favourable business environment, and connectivity with the rapidly growing markets of Asia, Australia is capitalising on these advantages to become a centre for agtech and foodtech innovation. Australia for Agriculture 4.0, a new initiative by Austrade, the nation’s trade and investment promotion agency,......

February 21, 2019

Songtradr Acquires Leading Global Music Licensing Agency, Big Sync Music

(AETOS Wire) -- Songtradr, the largest music licensing platform in the world, today announced it has acquired Big Sync Music Ltd, the world’s leading full service, creative music licensing agency. Headquartered in London, with an APAC-focused team in Singapore and a North/South America-focused team in New York, Big Sync is the largest global music buyer of its kind. Music is sourced for local, regional and worldwide advertising campaigns on behalf of well-known brands, from Dove, Knorr, Magnum and AXE to Johnnie Walker, Samsung, Amazon and Lipton. Songtradr is the only fully-automated, open music licensing marketplace in the world, with......

February 20, 2019

Morocco, Norway Discuss Fisheries Issues

Agadir - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Aziz Akhannouch, held talks on Tuesday in Agadir with Norway's state secretary for fisheries, Roy Angelvik, whose country is the guest of honor of the Halieutis Fair, which will kick off Thursday.

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February 20, 2019

Azelio to Partner with Morocco’s MASEN to Build Full-Scale Verification Project

Rabat – Private Swedish company Azelio will team up with Morocco’s Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) to build a “full-scale verification project” in Morocco this year.

The company,"...

February 20, 2019

Agadir: Senior African & European Officials Commend Relevance of Moroccan Blue Belt Initiative

Agadir - Several African and European ministers and senior officials as well as international experts commended the Blue Belt initiative, launched by Morocco at COP 22 in Marrakech, which aimed at establishing a platform for action to promote fisheries in Africa.

The"...

February 20, 2019

Boycott Impacted Central Danone’s 2018 Revenue

Rabat – In April 2018, Moroccans launched a boycott targeting select companies, whose products prices do not meet their purchasing power.

Central Danone, a French dairy company, is among the companies that"...

February 20, 2019

WB Approves New Program of Support with Morocco on Investing in People & Economic Transformation

Washington - The World Bank (WB) Group's Board of Executive Directors endorsed, Tuesday, a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with Morocco, which will guide the financial and technical assistance program over the next six years.

The"...

February 20, 2019

Morocco Plans to Acquire First Submarine Ship

Rabat – Morocco is allegedly planning to purchase its first submarine ship. If purchased, the submarine will be based at the Ksar Sghir navy base in Northern Morocco.

The Spanish news outlet El Confidencial"...