Spain
Morocco's Economic Boom Threatens Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla
The many development projects launched by King Mohammed VI in northern Morocco could eventually economically stifle the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
Topic
Development
Morocco
Japanese Medical Giant Nipro Expands to Morocco, Boosting Healthcare and Jobs
Present on five continents, Nipro Corporation Japan (NCJ) through Nipro Medical Europe (NME) has just set up its subsidiary called Nipro Medical Morocco (NMM) in Morocco. A new opportunity has thus been created in terms of health and employment.
Morocco
Massive $1.5 Billion Wind Farm to Power Blockchain Servers in Dakhla, Morocco
The American startup Soluna Technologies and AM WIND plan to build a 900 MW wind farm in Dakhla, on an area of 11,313 hectares, to power servers dedicated to blockchain technologies. An initial investment of 15 billion dirhams will be dedicated to the project.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 2nd in Africa, 62nd Globally in DHL Connectedness Index
In Africa, Morocco is the 2nd most connected country and ranks 62nd globally. This is the result of the 2020 Global Connectedness Index conducted by DHL.
Morocco
Morocco Slips to 75th Place in 2020 Global Innovation Index Rankings
Morocco ranks 75th out of 131 economies evaluated in the 2020 Global Innovation Index. It thus falls back one place compared to 2019.
Morocco
Morocco Funds 42 Social Economy Projects to Boost Rural Tourism and Women's Development
The Ministry of Tourism, Crafts, Air Transport and Social Economy has announced the financing of 42 projects in the field of the social and solidarity economy as part of the 1st edition of the call for projects of the "Moazara" program.
Morocco
Morocco's New Development Model Report to be Presented to King Mohammed VI in January
The special commission in charge of developing the new development model for Morocco has completed its consultations. The report, currently in the final writing phase, should be handed over to King Mohammed VI no later than early January 2021.
Morocco
Morocco Slips to 96th Place in Global Prosperity Index, Ranks 10th in MENA Region
Morocco has lost two places in the 2020 prosperity country ranking. The Kingdom occupies the 96th place out of the 167 countries analyzed, with an overall score of 54.9.
France
Sustainable Denim Brand Launches Eco-Friendly Jeans Made in Morocco
For a year now, Zakaria Ghattas has been offering jeans that last, while respecting the environment and people. Part of the manufacturing is done in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Considers 'Smile Bonus' to Boost Civil Service Morale and Public Trust
The "smile bonus": this is what the deputy Noureddine Mediane proposes for civil servants. The president of the Istiqlal parliamentary group, disappointed by the reception reserved for citizens in the public administration, believes that his recipe could reverse what has become a tradition in the administrations of the Kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Embraces Drone Technology to Modernize Agriculture Sector
The Moroccan agricultural sector has more drones for the treatment, diagnosis or control of crops. The kingdom is thus putting new technologies at the service of the development of the national agricultural sector.
Morocco
Morocco Favors Ourika Tunnel for Marrakech-Ouarzazate Connection, Study Shows
The Minister of Equipment met with experts on the progress of studies on the Ourika and Tichka tunnels, connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate. In view of the relative advantages and disadvantages, one option seems to be preferred.