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French aerospace manufacturer Figeac Aéro has signed a new agreement with Boeing to produce aluminum machined parts for the Boeing 737 MAX. The components will be manufactured at Casablanca Aéronautique, Figeac Aéro’s Moroccan subsidiary located in the Nouaceur industrial zone near Casablanca. This agreement is part of Figeac Aéro’s PILOT 28 strategic plan, which focuses […]
Uranext, a Moroccan startup backed by the InnovX innovation ecosystem of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and affiliated with the OCP Group, is set to launch the country’s first uranium concentrate production facility, LeDesk news outlet reported. The plant, to be located in the commune of Moulay Abdellah near El Jadida, will produce “yellowcake” […]
The Moroccan government has officially approved the creation of a new company dedicated to managing industrial zones for defense manufacturing, marking a significant step in the country’s strategy to build a sovereign defense industry. The newly established entity, named the “Defense Industrial Zones Management Company,” is a joint venture between the Military Housing and Equipment […]
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane aims to spearhead Morocco’s digital and cybersecurity skills development, building on its successful completion of a government contract to train 10,000 engineers, university officials announced at a Bank Al-Maghrib press conference in Rabat. Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, who serves on the university’s Board of Directors, praised the institution’s achievements […]
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 […]
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 Benguerir is redefining urban development in Morocco through an integrated approach combining technological innovation, social inclusion, and ecological commitment, establishing itself as Africa’s premier smart city testing ground. Breaking from traditional urban expansion models, Benguerir embodies a renewed vision built on three fundamental pillars: innovation, territorial intelligence, and sustainable development. This approach […]
The planned continental tunnel project connecting Spain and Morocco beneath the strait of Gibraltar has inspired American entrepreneur Elon Musk, who aims to develop a similar initiative in the United Arab Emirates called the “Dubai Loop.” According to Spanish media, Musk’s “Dubai Loop” project resembles the tunnel Spain and Morocco plan to build in the […]
CRC Evans (CRCE), a leader in welding, welding technology, and coating services, has won a major contract renewal to provide project management and pipeline welding services for a transformational water pipeline project in Morocco. State-owned OCP Group is constructing a 219-km water pipeline to transport desalinated water from its facilities in Jorf Lasfar on the […]
Morocco’s automotive sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. After starting as a regional assembly hub, the country’s car industry has grown into a leading player in electric vehicle (EV) and green hydrogen technology, said the London School of Economics in a report. This North African nation is strategically positioning itself as a global automotive powerhouse, […]