“Morocco Now” in Dubai: Morocco and the Emirates Join Forces for a Common Economic Future
Morocco’s Strategic Economic Partnership with the UAE Strengthened
The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) recently hosted a special edition of the Economic Day "Morocco Now" in Dubai, aimed at consolidating the strategic partnership between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. The theme of the event was "From Vision to Action: Morocco and the UAE Together Charting a Bright Future."
Organized alongside the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM-2025), this high-level event brought together institutional decision-makers, prominent economic representatives from both countries, and members of the Moroccan diaspora residing in the Gulf region.
Concrete Opportunities for a Strengthened Partnership
The meeting highlighted Morocco’s investment strengths, underscored by a modernized legislative and regulatory framework, along with ambitious reforms initiated in various high-potential sectors. This event is part of a broader strategy to diversify the Kingdom’s economic partnerships, positioning Morocco as a regional hub for investment and export to both Africa and the Euro-Mediterranean space.
Exemplary Cooperation Supported by Highest Authorities
In a video address, Karim Zidane, the Minister Delegate for Investment, praised the exemplary relations between Morocco and the UAE, which have become a model for strategic cooperation, driven by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He noted that the UAE holds the position of the second-largest foreign investor in Morocco, with direct investment stock reaching 118 billion dirhams by the end of 2022, and an influx of 2.3 billion dirhams in 2023.
The partnership between the two countries was further strengthened by the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2024, marking a significant turning point in the development of bilateral exchanges.
A Strategic Vision Built on Five Pillars
Mr. Zidane also outlined the structural axes of Morocco’s investment strategy, articulated around five fundamental pillars:
- A stable political and economic environment;
- An ambitious and innovative energy strategy;
- World-class infrastructure;
- An open trade policy;
- A highly skilled human capital.
A Future-Oriented Partnership
Morocco’s Ambassador to the UAE, Ahmed Tazi, emphasized the Kingdom’s reliability as a preferred economic partner, celebrating the recent holding of the first Morocco-UAE Business Council meeting in Sharjah. He stressed the shared commitment to building a sustainable and collaborative cooperation, in line with the vision of the late Highness King Hassan II and the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Engaging Discussions and Concrete Commitments
The day was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Emirati company Al Ghaith Holding and AMDIE. Several prominent speakers, including Ali Seddiki (Director General of AMDIE), Khalid Safir (Director General of CDG), Chakib Alj (President of CGEM), and Tarik Senhaji (Director General of the Casablanca Stock Exchange), highlighted Morocco’s advancements in transportation, renewable energy, and industry.
This event not only showcases the robust partnership between Morocco and the UAE but also points towards a future filled with collaborative opportunities in various sectors.
