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Est. 1989
AMU/UMA
Arab Maghreb Union
The Arab Maghreb Union brings together the five North African Maghreb countries to promote economic cooperation and integration in the region.
Members
5 Countries
Population
100 million
Combined GDP
$400 billion
Headquarters
Rabat
Headquarters
Rabat, Morocco
Key Objectives
- Strengthen ties between member states
- Achieve progress and prosperity
- Defend national rights
- Contribute to preserving peace
- Pursue common policy in various domains
Key Benefits for Exporters
Framework for regional cooperation
Access to GAFTA preferential tariffs
Cultural and linguistic ties
Geographic proximity to Europe
Challenges to Consider
Political tensions (Algeria-Morocco)
Limited actual integration
Suspended activities
Border closures
Key Initiatives
Maghreb integration studies
Energy cooperation
Transport connectivity