Asia Headlines International Morocco

Morocco, China to Set Up Joint Institute on ‘Belt and Road’ Studies

Morocco and China have agreed to establish an academic institute tasked with conducting studies on the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Chinese news agency announced. The joint institute will be built by China’s Ningxia University and Morocco’s Hassan I University. The Chinese news agency reported a group of delegates from Ningxia University visited the Hassan […]

Algeria Headlines

After the US, China Bars Algerian Airlines from Flying to its Airports

After the ban imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration on Air Algérie, China followed suit banning the Algerian flag carrier from landing in its airports. The ban was issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which has barred Air Algérie along with China United Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Ariana Afghan Airlines […]

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Moroccan-Chinese Cooperation Shows the Way for Rest of Africa- Kenyan Media

The investments co-developed by Morocco and China as part of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative coupled with the North African Kingdom’s investments in logistics and infra-structure stand as a model to follow for the rest of Africa, stated Kenyan website, the Business Daily. In an article titled “Lessons from Morocco in China-backed mega […]

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Another Chinese Giant Sets up an Electric Transportation Eco-system in Morocco

As a result of the firm resolve of King Mohammed VI of Morocco to revitalize and modernize his country’s infrastructures and diversify partnerships with major world players, and part of his efforts to promote transition to renewable energies and ensure green mobility, Chinese group BYD Auto Industry Company will set up an electric transportation system […]

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Morocco, China’s Platform to Boost Trade with Africa

Thanks to its advanced infrastructure, close ties with African economies and its advanced ports and free zones, Morocco offers a platform for Chinese businesses willing to expand in Africa. The conclusion was reaffirmed at the end of the China-Africa Investment Forum held in Marrakech (Nov 28) with the participation of 400 business executives from across […]

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China-Africa Investment Forum in Morocco Nov.27-28

Over 400 senior Chinese and African business leaders and decision-makers will meet at the China-Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech this November 27-28 to discuss partnership projects in transportation, infrastructures, industry, technology, trade and energy. The  event is meant to be a platform facilitating business meetings and networking between the main stakeholders of trade and investment […]

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Morocco, China Take Action to Step up Strategic Partnership

Morocco and China convened to bolster their strategic partnership through lending support to the “Belt and Road Initiative”. The announcement was made in Beijing during a meeting between visiting Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and State Councilor Yang Jiechi. During their talks, Yang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the […]

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China Strengthens Economic Footprint in Morocco with Setting up of Economic Zone in Fez

Morocco and the China Association for Industrial Cooperation (CAIC) have agreed to set up an economic zone in Fez offering a platform for various industries. The deal is reflective of China’s increasing interest in Morocco notably after the Kingdom signed with China’s Haite Group an agreement to set up a $10 billion industry and technology […]

Asia Headlines International Morocco

Morocco Reaps Benefits of Visa Exemption for Chinese Tourists

One year after it lifted visa requirements for Chinese nationals, Morocco is steadily tapping into the Chinese tourist market with arrivals by July 2017 rising to 50,000 compared to 10,000 in the whole year of 2015. Soon after the visa exemption decision was taken during King Mohammed VI’s visit to Beijing, the number of Chinese […]

Egypt Headlines

Egypt: Multiplied Travel Warnings Deal Hard Blow to Tourism

While the tourism sector in Egypt was hardly showing signs of recovery, terrorism once again touched this core of the Egyptian economy, with consequences likely to be catastrophic. Following the knife attack targeting tourists at the resort of Hurghada on the Red Sea, on July 14, the Egyptian government has strengthened security measures around major […]