Keywords: Development


Funding Secured for Vital Guercif-Nador Highway to Boost Morocco's Transport and Economy

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has allocated €246 million to fund the construction of the strategic Guercif-Nador highway in Morocco. This initiative is poised to revolutionize transportation infrastructure and catalyze economic growth. The funding package comprises €200 million from......

OMTPME Strategic Plan 2024-2026 Approved, Aiming to Strengthen SME Development

The Board of Directors of the Moroccan Observatory for Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises (OMTPME) has given the green light to a comprehensive three-year strategic plan for 2024-2026 during its 7th meeting in Rabat. The primary objective is to fortify OMTPME's pivotal role in Morocco's......

Brain-Like Supercomputer to Revolutionize AI Development

A groundbreaking supercomputer, designed to replicate the energy-efficient computations of the human brain, is poised to catalyze advancements in AI research and development. Unveiled by the International Neuromorphic Systems Centre (ICNS) at Western Sydney University, the appropriately named "DeepSouth"......

Olive Harvest in Morocco's Oriental Region Declines by 17%, Yet Remains a Key Economic Driver

Despite an expected 17% reduction in olive production during the 2023-2024 season, Morocco's Oriental region continues to be a significant producer, projecting a harvest of 208,000 metric tons of olives. Unfavorable weather conditions have adversely affected yields, leading to increased production......

Urban Planning: Setting the Foundations for a Forward-Looking, Strategic, and Sustainable Urban Vision

In a recent statement in Rabat, Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Zahra Mansouri, revealed a dedicated effort within her department to overhaul the national urban policy. The objective is to establish a strategic and sustainable urban planning framework......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa Attends High-Level Meeting on "Partnership for Green Education" at COP28 in Dubai

Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, participated in the inaugural annual High-Level Meeting of the "Partnership for Green Education" initiative. The event was organized by UNESCO and the Ministry of Education of the......

SNEP Enhances Production Capacity to Bolster Morocco's Industrial Sovereignty

Mohammedia, December 6th, 2023 - SNEP, Morocco's premier PVC producer and a leading electrolysis company, celebrated a pivotal moment in its history with the official inauguration of an extension to its production units. This milestone event, coinciding with SNEP’s 50th anniversary, not only......

King Mohammed VI's UAE Visit Solidifies Ties and Propels Cooperation to New Heights

ABU DHABI - King Mohammed VI's official visit to the United Arab Emirates this week has resulted in the signing of a pivotal joint declaration between the two nations, marking the beginning of an era of enhanced strategic cooperation spanning trade, infrastructure, energy, and beyond. The royal......

Oman and Morocco Sign Landmark Cooperation Agreement at COP28

In Dubai, a historic agreement was formalized between Oman and Morocco to strengthen their collaboration in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development. The signing ceremony took place at the Morocco Pavilion during the UN Climate Conference (COP28), where Leila Benali, Morocco's......