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CDG Invest Invests in Velyvelo, Driving Sustainable Urban Logistics Forward

CDG Invest, through its 212Founders program, has taken a significant step toward reshaping urban logistics by investing in Velyvelo, a startup dedicated to sustainable last-mile delivery. This investment, alongside contributions from the NCI's NCITY fund, focused on startups driving the city of tomorrow,......

Bpifrance and INNOVX Forge Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainability

In a landmark event on April 26, 2024, Bpifrance, the French public investment bank, and INNOVX, a Moroccan multisectoral firm focused on innovative and sustainable enterprises and ecosystems, formalized a strategic partnership agreement. The ceremony was attended by Nadia Fettah Al Alaoui, Minister......

SB3S Launches Project Call to Fund 10 Startups in Innovative Venture Program

SB3S Seed to Scale Studio has launched its much-anticipated "3rd ACT" program, inviting submissions for a groundbreaking initiative that will support and fund 10 innovative startups in their journey toward investment. SB3S is one of 12 organizations accredited by Tamwilcom under the Innov......

Morocco's Investment Drive Targets Germany, Aiming for Sustainable Partnerships

After a successful roadshow in Spain earlier this year, the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) has focused its efforts on Germany, promoting Morocco as an attractive investment destination. From April 22 to 25, a high-level Moroccan delegation embarked on a multi-city tour,......

Moroccan-Turkish Energy Partnership Reaches New Heights

The National Authority for Electricity Regulation (ANRE) of Morocco recently hosted a high-profile Turkish business delegation led by Mustafa Ilker Kiliç, the Turkish Ambassador to Morocco. The meeting, held at ANRE's headquarters in Rabat on April 24, 2024, highlighted the growing collaboration......

Glovo and Visa partnership

Glovo has collaborated with Visa to provide online training videos to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in nine countries, including Morocco. These videos cover various topics such as digital payment and marketing. This initiative, launched as part of the Glovo Local initiative, aims to support......

Maroc Telecom marked a revenue growth by 1.2 %

Maroc Telecom reported a consolidated revenue of 9.1 billion dirhams by the end of March 2024, marking a 1.2% increase. This growth is primarily attributed to rising international revenues, which partially mitigated the decline in revenues within Morocco. The positive operational and financial outcomes......

Morocco Primes for Next Phase of Exchange Rate Flexibility

In a move poised to further liberalize Morocco's economy, Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui has signaled the nation's readiness to advance to the next stage of its flexible exchange rate regime. In an interview with SkyNewsArabia on Monday, Alaoui spoke optimistically about the......

Core Inflation in Morocco Dips Below 2%, Signaling Economic Stabilization

Morocco's core inflation rate, a critical economic measure that excludes volatile components like energy prices, fell below 2% in March 2024, according to a recent report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This decline marks a welcome shift from the high inflation that had gripped the nation......

Ambitious Underwater Rail Link Between Spain and Morocco Could Be a Game-Changer by the 2030 World Cup

A groundbreaking underwater train tunnel linking Spain and Morocco could be operational by the time the 2030 FIFA World Cup kicks off. According to researchers from the Spanish Society for Fixed Communications Studies (Secegsa), this ambitious project has been deemed viable, with construction expected......

Moroccan Retail Tech Builder: A Catalyst for Digital Commerce and Startup Growth

In a remarkable stride towards fostering digital transformation and nurturing entrepreneurial talent, the Moroccan Retail Tech Builder (MRTB) has reached an impressive milestone: incubating and supporting 100 startups in the dynamic realm of commerce. This pioneering venture builder, established in 2021,......

OCP Group's Ambitious $2 Billion Bond Fuels Green Transition

In a bold step toward sustainability, Morocco's phosphate giant OCP Group has launched an investor roadshow for a new international bond valued at up to $2 billion. This move follows the company's announcement in 2022 of a comprehensive $13 billion green transition plan, underscoring its commitment......

Managem Successfully Concludes Capital Increase Amid High Investor Demand

Managem, a leading Moroccan mining company, has announced the successful closure of its recent capital increase through a combination of cash contributions and debt conversions. The operation involved the allocation of 1,873,368 new shares, resulting in a total capital raise of nearly 3 billion Moroccan......