AfDB African Economic outlook 2020 supplement

Saudi national carrier inaugurates first direct flight to Zurich

The Saudi national carrier Saudia launched Thursday its first direct flight to Zurich in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program, which aims to connect the kingdom to its main target markets, state-run news agency SPA reports. The inauguration took place at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh in the presence of the Ambassador of Switzerland […]

EBRD invests €38.4 million in Moroccan rail operator

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development injected 38.4 million euros-via a green bond issuance- in Moroccan rail operator ONCF, as the latter expands its network. “Issuing the bond will partially refinance the debt from ONCF’s latest development round designed to modernize and electrify the network; acquire and upgrade electric rolling stock; address safety units […]

COP22: Ban Ki-Moon Pays Tribute To King Mohammed VI

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government and people, expressing his gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the Monarch’s decision to host the 22nd UN climate change conference in Marrakech. “Throughout my tenure as UN Chief, I have worked closely with His Majesty the King and I am looking […]