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🇲🇦 Moroccan
economics/MA | middle_east

Small businesses pay more to borrow as cash in circulation tops mad 532 billion

Small businesses in Morocco are paying more to borrow money from banks than large companies, while the amount of cash circulating in the economy has climbed to a record-like level of more than MAD 532 billion. The figures, released by Bank Al-Maghrib, show that smaller businesses faced an average interest rate of 5.20% on their […] The post Small businesses pay more to borrow as cash in circulation tops mad 532 billion appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 11:46 AM

Impact

54

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
finance/MA | middle_east

Foreign Exchange Market (Aug. 3-7): USD/MAD Pair Declines 0.08%

The USD/MAD pair declined by 0.08% during the week of August 3 to 7, standing at 9.32, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR). This change was notably driven by a basket effect of -0.09%, linked to the weakening of the dollar against the euro on the international market, AGR said in its latest “Weekly Mad […] The post Foreign Exchange Market (Aug. 3-7): USD/MAD Pair Declines 0.08% appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 11:51 AM

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51

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
markets/MA | middle_east

UNICEF urges child-focused election pledges as poverty and school dropout persist

UNICEF urged Morocco’s political parties on August 17 to put children’s rights in their election platforms and keep them central to the work of the next Parliament and government ahead of the September 23 legislative vote. Children account for one-third of Morocco’s population, making investment in health, education and protection a development priority, the UN […] The post UNICEF urges child-focused election pledges as poverty and school dropout persist appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 5:50 PM

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41

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Moroccan passport reaches 82 destinations as global rankings diverge

Morocco’s passport ranks 109th worldwide in Passport Reports’ August 2026 index, giving holders access to 82 destinations without securing a conventional visa before departure, according to data updated on August 14. The result marks a decline from 103rd place and a mobility score of 84 in 2025, based on the platform’s historical series. The score […] The post Moroccan passport reaches 82 destinations as global rankings diverge appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 5:45 PM

Impact

32

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Three Slightly Injured in Spain as Series of Earthquakes Hits Granada

Three people were slightly injured following a series of earthquakes that struck Spain’s Granada province on Tuesday, including a minor who was taken to hospital, Andalusian authorities said. Andalusian Regional Minister for the Presidency, Health and Emergencies Antonio Sanz said regional services were continuing to assess the situation, while the Andalusian Emergency Agency received numerous […] The post Three Slightly Injured in Spain as Series of Earthquakes Hits Granada appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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31

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Rabat opens neighborhood libraries under World Book Capital program

Rabat has opened three neighborhood libraries under its UNESCO World Book Capital 2026 program, with more sites planned in September. A library opened in Nouzhat Hassan Garden on August 8, followed by two at the Chellah archaeological site on August 15. Organizers say additional reading spaces will open at the Botanical Test Garden and tram […] The post Rabat opens neighborhood libraries under World Book Capital program appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 2:46 PM

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31

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Ceuta steps up infectious disease checks, including tuberculosis, after late July migrant arrivals

Ceuta authorities have launched a new plan following the mass arrival of migrants on July 30, stepping up checks for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, as well as environmental monitoring, according to local news outlet El Pueblo de Ceuta. The plan includes nine measures to strengthen disease monitoring, public health controls, and environmental services and will […] The post Ceuta steps up infectious disease checks, including tuberculosis, after late July migrant arrivals appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

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31

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Five migrant women receive medical care after alleged assaults in Ceuta

Spanish health services have treated five migrant women for alleged sexual assaults following the mass crossings into Ceuta on July 30 and 31, Health Minister Mónica García said Sunday. García said her ministry was prepared to assist local authorities with medical and clinical reports. Officials have not disclosed the victims’ identities or the circumstances surrounding […] The post Five migrant women receive medical care after alleged assaults in Ceuta appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 1:21 PM

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30

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🇲🇦 Moroccan
me_economy/MA | middle_east

Morocco's Treasury to Issue Short, Medium-Term Treasury Bonds

The Treasury will issue short- and medium-term Treasury bonds on Tuesday, the Treasury and External Finance Department (DTFE) announced. The issue comprises 13-week and 52-week bonds, as well as two-year bonds, the DTFE said in a statement. The 52-week and two-year bonds will be issued at nominal rates of 2.3% and 2.45%, respectively, the same […] The post Morocco's Treasury to Issue Short, Medium-Term Treasury Bonds appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Hespress English | discovered by Hespress English | Aug 18, 2026, 1:11 AM

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