Saudi Arabia launched the second gateway of the Makkah Route Initiative in Morocco at the initiative’s hall at Rabat-Salé International Airport. The Makkah Route Initiative aims to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from beneficiary countries travelling to the Kingdom.
Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development, said industry experts.
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has expanded into Morocco with the launch of Cicchetti at The View Hotel in Rabat’s Hay Riad district, marking its first venue in the capital.
Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and an RTX company, has announced the official opening of its new 130,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility at Nouaceur in Morocco. It is expected to create 200 new jobs by 2030 and add critical production capacity.
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced its plan to launch of a new air route to Rabat soon. flynas hosted a gala dinner in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to mark three years of operating direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Over the past three years, flynas has transported more than 300,000 passengers between the two kingdoms.
Kerten Hospitality, a global lifestyle operator renowned for creating community-driven destinations, has signed Cloud 7 Dersa Tetuàn in partnership with Oromecanica Group, a distinguished Moroccan jeweller celebrated for its commitment to authentic craftsmanship and fine artisanal heritage.
The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) have signed separate cooperation agreements with Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) to enhance collaboration in energy, mining and petroleum industries.
Morocco achieved a milestone in its tourism sector in 2025, securing a record-breaking 19.8 million arrivals, according to official data released by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
Saudi Arabia and Morocco have signed an executive programme for cooperation on renewable energy, including enabling national companies to implement such projects in both countries.
