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Morocco launches Africa’s first smart grid platform to accelerate energy transition

Morocco has taken a decisive step toward its energy future with the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water launching, earlier this month, Africa’s first Smart Grid platform at the Center for Electrical Sciences and Technology. This initiative, financed by the African Development Bank with over four million dirhams, positions the kingdom as a continental […]

Vision 2030 to Make KSA Live Without Oil, Prince Mohammed

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced Monday a large-scale reform plan dubbed Vision 2030 meant to restructure the kingdom’s economy and ministerial departments, reform the educational system, and give long term residency permits to foreigners, among others. Yet, the most outstanding announcement he made is the creation of a $2 trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund […]

Automotive industry: Renault Unveils Ecosystem Project Worth over $1.0 Billion

King Mohammed VI launched Friday in Rabat a new structural project of car-manufacturer Renault group in Morocco called “Renault Ecosystem.” The project, meant to consolidate the positioning of the Moroccan automotive sector on the world chessboard, requires an investment of about $1.0 billion and will develop a global supply platform for the manufacturer. The sovereign […]