Top military officials from the Gulf are expected at the Marrakech Air Show 2026. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are notably preparing high-level delegations for this event dedicated to aviation and defense.
Two Moroccans are among the 201 people detained in Turkey as part of the dismantling of a vast network of fake investment platforms. According to the Istanbul prosecutor’s office, the organization was allegedly run by Israeli nationals and is suspected of taking more than $3 billion from its victims.
Morocco ranks first in North Africa in the Global Attractiveness Index 2026. Ranked 84th out of 146 economies, it is just one place ahead of Algeria but remains far behind the Gulf countries.
The billions invested by the UAE in Morocco conceal a much broader strategy. A new report shows how Rabat and Abu Dhabi are gradually building an economic axis linking the Gulf, Europe and, above all, Africa .
The Emirati president is currently on a private stay in Morocco . Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan met on Tuesday with King Mohammed VI, confirming the attachment of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family to this destination.
Morocco and Nigeria are preparing to sign a decisive agreement by end of 2026 for the construction of their transatlantic gas pipeline. A colossal energy project that will cross several coastal countries on the African continent.
Just one year after establishing itself, the French group Ayvens is packing up and leaving the Moroccan market. This unexpected decision is part of a global strategy to refocus the company on its other international activities.
Morocco’s acquisition of 30 Mirage 2000-9 combat aircraft from the United Arab Emirates is being slowed down by the geopolitical context. The war in the Middle East is pushing Abu Dhabi to maintain its military capabilities.
The Emirati authorities in Al Ain have arrested two suspects following the murder of Salma Dinar , a 22-year-old Moroccan woman found dead. The investigation continues to elucidate the circumstances of the crime.
At the end of February, tourism in Dubai collapsed following the Iranian attacks. While British travelers are looking for alternatives, experts believe that destinations like Morocco cannot make up for the closure of the Emirati market.
Due to the growing instability in the Middle East, Royal Air Maroc is cancelling its flights to Dubai and Doha until March 15, 2026 inclusive. The airline says it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure a secure resumption of operations.
The British Foreign Office maintains its travel advice for Morocco despite the military escalation between the United States and Iran . Although the country remains accessible, flight cancellations are disrupting connections with the Kingdom.