algerian journalist Abdelkrim Zeghileche

Banking: Beijing-based AIIB welcomes Tunisia as 97th member

The Tunisian development, finance and international cooperation ministry Tuesday said the North African country has officially become full member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in Beijing, China. “The AIIB approved the accession of Tunisia on April 22,” the ministry said in a statement. Tunisia, which made the request to join the financial […]

Nador West Med to drive growth in eastern region

Nador West Med port, to be operational by the fourth quarter this year, is positioned as a sequel to the Tanger Med success on the country’s Mediterranean coast that is poised to boost growth, jobs and attract investment. King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting on January 28 on the port and urged efforts to make […]

Packaging: Austria’s Alpla Company invests in Morocco, gateway to regional market

Austrian packaging leader Alpla announced on Thursday the acquisition of a majority stake in Atlantic Packaging firm of Moroccan Diana Holding and the setting up of a joint venture “ALPLA Morocco” to meet growing demand. In a press release issued Thursday, Alpla group said the transaction will enable it to enhance its presence in North […]