IFC, Fipar-Holding, and CDG Invest drive growth for Retail Holding in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with Fipar-Holding and CDG Invest Growth, announced a significant investment in Retail Holding, aiming to enhance access to quality and affordable food products in Morocco and Côte...
World Bank unveils new ‘Business Ready’ report: Morocco in focus
The World Bank has just released its groundbreaking “Business Ready” (B-Ready) report, a comprehensive analysis of the global business and investment climate. Published on October 3, 2024, this report replaces the former “Doing Business”...
Kenzi Tower Hotel shines at Golden Tree Awards with double victory
The Kenzi Tower Hotel has earned prestigious recognition at the globally renowned Golden Tree Awards, taking home two major accolades. These awards, which celebrate excellence across more than 20 industries—from start-ups to Fortune 500...
“Le Mall du Carrousel” opens in Rabat
Last Thursday marked the grand opening of the Mall du Carrousel, a stunning new open-air shopping center in Rabat. This ambitious project, with a price tag exceeding 600 million dirhams, boasts 30,000 square meters...
Hankook expands into Morocco, strengthening its presence in North Africa
Hankook, the renowned premium tire manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new commercial subsidiary in Morocco, marking a pivotal step in its geographic expansion across Africa. This strategic decision, driven by the company’s...
Biopharma develops first FMD vaccine for East Africa, wins global recognition
The first-ever quadrivalent vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), developed by Moroccan company Biopharma, was registered in August and has qualified for the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) "AgResults FMD Challenge" project. This...
MEDays Forum 2024 opens registration: Focus on Africa !
The MEDays Forum Foundation and the Amadeus Institute have officially opened registrations for the 16th edition of the MEDays International Forum, set to take place from November 27 to 30, 2024, in Tangier. The...
OCP Africa partners with Mali’s agriculture ministry to boost sustainable farming
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group and a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday in Bamako, Mali, with the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. This...
Morocco to host the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup in october
Morocco will be the proud host of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8, 2025, according to an announcement made by FIFA on Thursday. The...
Writers and poets, prepare! Morocco opens applications for 2024 book prize
The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication—Culture Department has officially announced that applications are now open for the 55th edition of the Morocco Book Prize, set for 2024. This prestigious award spans several categories, including...