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SGTM Wins $200 Million Final Contract for Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project

Morocco’s new high-speed rail will cut journey times between Tangier and Marrakech from seven hours to just 2 hours 45 minutes by 2029. Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has awarded the eighth and final lot of civil engineering works for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line......

Building Financial Infrastructure Resilience at AFIS 2024

The discussions on Day 2 of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) focused on solutions to steer the continent toward a more connected and inclusive financial future. Casablanca – Africa Financial Summit Shaping Financial Future The Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) is in full swing, with a strong focus......

Morocco Approves $13.4 Billion in Investment Projects, Targeting Job Creation and Economic Growth

The Moroccan government, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, has approved 56 investment projects valued at 134 billion Moroccan dirhams ($13.4 billion), signaling a robust commitment to economic development and employment generation. Strategic Investment Breakdown During the sixth session of......

Morocco Sets Ambitious Plans for Railway Overhaul to Meet Growing Demand for Clean Transport

The Moroccan government has unveiled a transformative plan to upgrade the nation's railway system, with an investment of MAD 87 billion ($8.7 billion). Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced this ambitious initiative on Monday, aiming to modernize the network in response to increasing demand......

Tata Group Expands Defense Partnership with Morocco Through Strategic Truck Contract and Manufacturing Facility

India's Tata Group has secured a significant second contract to supply "LPTA 2445 Defence Dump Trucks" to the Royal Moroccan Army (FAR), marking a milestone in the growing defense collaboration between India and Morocco. This new agreement follows the previous delivery of 90 trucks configured......

AFIS 2024: Morocco Hosts Summit Shaping Africa's Financial Future

Leaders gather in Morocco's economic capital to discuss investment, digital tools, and a united African financial market. Morocco is hosting the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) for the first time in Casablanca. The two-day event, which began today and will run through tomorrow, brings together over......

Dollar-Dirham Exchange Rate Declines 0.57% Amid Euro Gains and Global Turmoil

The dollar-dirham exchange rate depreciated by 0.57% during the week of November 25 to 29, falling from 10.06 to 10. This marks a significant drop after the pair remained above the 10 dirham threshold earlier in the week, according to a report from Attijari Global Research (AGR). The decline was primarily......

China Explores Strategic Partnership with Morocco Amid Western Trade Barriers

China is increasing investments in Morocco to capitalize on the kingdom's strategic advantages, including its proximity to European markets and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In an analysis by Ahmed Aboudouh, an associate fellow at Chatham House, Morocco is identified......

Top 5 African Cities for Quality Living and Economic Growth

What makes a city irresistible? Is it the hum of opportunity, the promise of a better life, or the quiet allure of green spaces and clean streets? As Africa’s cities continue to grow, fueled by rapid urbanization, a select few stand out as beacons of opportunity and innovation. Jeune Afrique’s......

BANK OF AFRICA Revolutionizes the Ecosystem with Its Collaborative Supply Chain Finance Platform

BANK OF AFRICA has solidified its reputation as an innovation leader with the launch of the first fully digital and collaborative platform dedicated to Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in Morocco. This groundbreaking solution is accessible to both buyers and suppliers, transforming financial flow management......

Over 61,000 New Businesses Created in Morocco by August 2024

Morocco has witnessed an impressive surge in entrepreneurial activity, with over 61,000 new businesses established by August 2024, according to the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). The report highlights a remarkable growth in the business landscape, with a total of 61,178......

Morocco’s Growing Role in the Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Morocco, underscoring the North African country's pivotal role in advancing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows a brief but significant visit by President Xi to Casablanca, where......

Morocco Awards MAD 2.32 Billion Contract for High-Speed Rail Expansion

Kenitra-Marrakech LGV Project Advances with Gezhouba's Viaduct Deal Morocco's ambitious high-speed rail project connecting Kenitra to Marrakech has taken a significant step forward. The China-based Gezhouba Group has secured a MAD 2.32 billion ($225 million) contract to construct critical viaducts......