Keywords: Ryad Mezzour


Team of the week: leadership transition and the Sahara file on the fast track

Before delving into the details of this week’s selection and the roles of its main actors, it is important to highlight an exceptional national moment. Morocco has experienced, over the past few days, a state of maximum alert due to floods and severe climatic disturbances. In this context, state......

Ryad Mezzour calls for realistic and ambitious implementation of AfCFTA in Marrakech

At the heart of economic discussions in Marrakech, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) took center stage during the opening of the 2nd AfCFTA Business Forum, held on December 11–12. Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, emphasized the transformative scope of......

Airbus expands manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Casablanca site

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

Morocco showcases two decades of industrial progress at UN conference in Saudi Arabia

Morocco’s Industry Minister, Ryad Mezzour, highlighted the country’s remarkable industrial transformation over the last 20 years at the 21st UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) conference held yesterday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His address underscored Morocco’s advancements......

MG Motor unveils HS Hybrid+ in Morocco, advancing sustainable mobility

MG Motor has officially launched its new HS Hybrid+ model in Morocco, marking a significant advancement in the brand’s automotive offerings. The company’s latest release promises cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors. According......

Morocco surpasses high-tech manufacturing target by over a decade

Morocco’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has announced a significant achievement in the country’s industrial development. As of 2024, high- and medium-high-technology industries contribute over 50% of Morocco’s industrial added value, surpassing a key goal set for 2035......

Choiseul Rabat Forum highlights Africa’s leadership in global value creation

Nearly 800 global executives gathered last week at the Choiseul African Business Forum, held at the Rabat Marriott Conference Center in Morocco’s Agdal district. The event, which brought together decision-makers from more than 60 countries, emphasized Africa’s emergence as a key player in......

Hirschmann Automotive expands in Morocco with new Oujda factory

Austria’s Hirschmann Automotive has officially opened a new factory in Oujda Technopole, located in Morocco’s Oriental region. The facility, spanning 22,200 square meters, is part of the “Cleantech” industrial acceleration zone and represents an investment of MAD 180 million.......

Morocco to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027, boosting aerospace ambitions

Morocco is set to bolster its aerospace sector with plans to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027 or 2028, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial development. Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour attributed this advancement to King Mohammed VI’s vision and Morocco’s......