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Moroccan city and inter-city rails transporters go green

Rabat tramway has become the latest to join a green momentum announcing that it will operate its city trains on solar energy. The company in charge of Rabat’s tramways RRM said its trains will operate on electricity supplied by urban photovoltaic panels to further cut its electricity cost from 25 billion dirhams. It has already […]

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Morocco, Romania sign military & technical cooperation agreement

Morocco and Romania have signed a military and technical cooperation agreement that covers training and exercises, the defense industry, technical support and the exchange of expertise. The agreement was initialed this Tuesday in Rabat by Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Romania’s Minister of National Defense, Angel Tîlvăr, who […]

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UK Think-tank lauds Royal Initiative offering Atlantic Access to Sahel Countries

King Mohammed VI’s Initiative offering Atlantic Ocean access to Sahel countries embodies a comprehensive approach to tackling the challenges facing African landlocked countries, says the London-based Institute for Free Trade (IFT) in a report released Monday. This initiative not only aims to unlock the region’s potential but also solidifies Morocco’s role as a key player […]

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Xlinks appoints new CEO to lead Morocco – UK Power Project

Xlinks said it has appointed James Humphery as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, as the company grows in activity and scope. “With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, now requires a dedicated CEO as it continues to progress its mission to […]

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Egypt inks ‘historic’ $35bn deal with UAE, hoping to ease dollar squeeze, save economy

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark $35 billion investment deal to develop Ras al-Hekma peninsula on the Mediterranean coast that, economists say, will inject $35 billion of foreign direct investment into the struggling Egyptian economy, helping it to bolster economic growth and address a hard currency crisis. The deal is […]

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The Royal Atlantic Initiative presented in Washington at a joint briefing by the Department of State and Morocco’s embassy

The U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Morocco in Washington jointly organized a briefing on the latest developments in the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation. The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation was launched in September 2023, as a multilateral forum heralding a new era in regional cooperation, where Morocco stands out as a founding member […]

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French economy minister to lead business delegation to Morocco in April

As the diplomatic fog dissipates in French-Moroccan ties, French economy minister Bruno Le Maire is expected to lead a business delegation to Morocco in April to promote investments. The visit would be the second by a member of Macron’s administration to Morocco after an announced visit soon of newly appointed foreign minister Stephane Séjourné. Bruno […]

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EBRD invests over €400 million in Morocco’s water sector, says Local director

EBRD’s Head for Morocco Antoine Sallé de Chou announced on Thursday at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Salé that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has facilitated investments exceeding €400 million in Morocco’s water sector. These investments primarily address issues pertaining to water supply and demand management, Sallé de Chou told […]

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Spanish Aerospace giant Aciturri expands in Morocco

Spanish aeronautical group Aciturri is expanding its presence in Morocco through a new partnership announced Wednesday. Under the new partnership, Aciturri will establish a new manufacturing facility in Midparc, a Moroccan industrial development company, with an estimated investment of $2.4 million (25 million dirhams) planned for equipment in 2024. The agreement, signed in Casablanca in […]

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Spain to invest €45 billion in Morocco by 2050

Spain is planning to invest 45 billion euros in Morocco by 2050 in various projects, said Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez at a press conference held Wednesday in Rabat at the end of his working visit to the North African Kingdom. “Spain is a key partner for Morocco with €45 billion investment planned by 2050”, […]