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Chinese group Tinci Materials Technology willis preparing to set up a factory in Jorf Lasfar dedicated to the production of electrolytes and raw materials for electric batteries. This industrial project, with an estimated investment of $280 million (nearly 2.8 billion dirhams), will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of finished products for the […]
Data centers are burgeoning in Morocco and show no sign of slowing, especially in today’s technology-driven world. The country is becoming a popular location for hosting data centers of leading IT companies due to its geostrategic position, pro-business environment, renewable energy sources, cost-effective real estate, access to a skilled workforce and a favorable tax climate. […]
Morocco’s tourism sector demonstrates robust recovery with 2.7 million visitors arriving during the first two months of 2025, marking a significant 24% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Tourism Observatory’s latest data. The growth reflects strong appeal among both foreign tourists and domestic visitors. Total overnight stays in classified […]
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held on June 11 in Changsha, capital of China’s Hunan province, followed on June 12 by the official inauguration of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, once again clearly and unequivocally confirmed that the so-called SADR has no legitimacy or place in Sino-African cooperation mechanisms. Like previous editions […]
Morocco’s industrial development strategy emphasizes diversifying productive sectors to strengthen the economy’s foundation, Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour stated Wednesday during a national symposium on macroeconomic policies and investment dynamics in Rabat. The kingdom’s industrial portfolio spans agri-food, automotive, chemical and parachemical industries, aeronautics, textiles and leather, and pharmaceuticals. Mezzour highlighted two particularly promising […]
Morocco, one of U.S. major strategic partners & allies, is set to acquire F-35A fighter jets, becoming the first Arab and African nation to receive such a leading stealth fighter, equipped with most advanced sensors and supersonic speed. According to “Timesaerospace” media outlet, Morocco’s acquisition of these most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter aircraft will […]
The city of Fès is establishing a local development company dedicated to urban and interurban mobility, with an investment program of 566 million dirhams over 2025-2035 to address transportation challenges in Morocco’s spiritual capital. “Fès Mobilité SA” will launch with a 5-million dirhams initial capital, with Fès municipality holding 89.99% ownership alongside the Fès-Meknès regional […]
Angola’s capital city Luanda will become the epicenter of global business diplomacy as it hosts, June 22 – 25, the 17th US-Africa Business Summit. Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with the Angolan government, the summit is set to welcome over 1,500 participants, including African heads of state, U.S. government officials, […]
Moroccan flag carrier RAM is set to order at least 20 A220 Airbus jets, as part of a larger order dominated by Boeing. The news was reported by Reuters and Bloomberg, citing industry sources, adding that RAM would still stick to Boeing for the bulk of its needs, including two dozen long-haul 787s and as […]
Morocco has launched a comprehensive star rating system that will standardize quality assessments across all tourist accommodations, marking the first time hotels, riads, guest houses, and other lodging types fall under a single internationally recognized classification framework. The Ministry of Tourism published five new official orders updating the 2015 tourism lodging law, aimed at enhancing […]