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Vodafone to provide communication services for Morocco-Spain underwater tunnel studies

Vodafone UK has secured a contract to deliver communication services for the team conducting studies on the proposed Morocco-Spain underwater tunnel, a groundbreaking project aiming to connect Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar. Vodafone’s role in the project The Spanish government......

EU-backed Nador West Med port challenges Spanish maritime dominance

Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......

Morocco secures $200 million AIIB loan to combat climate risks

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance Morocco's resilience to climate change, the Chinese Embassy in Morocco announced on Tuesday. The funding will support Morocco’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) program, a cornerstone of the......

Russia offers Morocco cybersecurity expertise for energy infrastructure protection

Russia has proposed sharing its advanced expertise in safeguarding energy infrastructure against cyberattacks with Morocco. The offer came during the third meeting of the Morocco-Russia working group on energy cooperation, underscoring both nations’ commitment to enhancing their energy sectors......

ONEE invests $13.2 million to secure water supply for Greater Agadir

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched a critical project aimed at addressing water scarcity in the Souss-Massa region. With a $13.2 million investment, this initiative seeks to secure the drinking water supply for Greater Agadir, aligning with Morocco's broader......

Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......

ONEE unveils $6.18 million hybrid power plant project in El Guerguarat

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has initiated a tender for constructing a hybrid solar-diesel power plant with battery storage in El Guerguarat, marking a significant step in Morocco's renewable energy transition. The project, with an estimated cost of MAD 61.8 million......

Torrential rains disrupt flights at Mexico City airport for second day

Mexico City is grappling with one of its heaviest rainy seasons in years, forcing Benito Juárez International Airport to suspend flights for hours on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of disruptions. The flooding has caused chaos for thousands of travelers and sparked criticism over......

Morocco’s TGCC eyes Gabon’s infrastructure projects in strategic expansion

Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently hosted Mohammed Bouzoubaa, CEO of Morocco’s leading construction group TGCC, to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing the country. The talks centered on priority initiatives, including university hospital centers,......