Already by far Morocco’s largest city and its economic capital, Casablanca is currently going through a major period of redevelopment. Planned large-scale works include substantial improvements to infrastructure, construction and renovation of leisure and cultural facilities, and expansion of the public transport network to make the city a more attractive place for residents and tourists alike...
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Chapter | Casablanca from The Report: Morocco 2016
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Morocco 2016
Following a slowdown in 2013 caused by a range of factors, Morocco’s construction industry returned to growth in 2014 and 2015, driven by high demand for housing and investment in infrastructure projects. While the prices of building materials have fallen with global economic downturn – the steel segment in particular has felt the impact of slow growth in international markets – cement...
Chapter | Environment from The Report: Morocco 2016
Morocco has established a solid legal framework in recent years to encourage the development of renewable energy and the implementation of energy efficiency strategies. With the impact of climate change becoming more apparent in the country, the government has developed several initiatives to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve its management of water resources. In the context of urban...
Economic view | Salim Karadsheh, CEO, Fine Hygienic Holding, on the steps required to develop the industrial sector
26 Oct 2016
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Economic update | Consumer spending and new foreign ownership caps spur investment in Saudi retail
26 Oct 2016
High levels of consumer spending, coupled with reforms allowing for greater foreign ownership of retail businesses, look set to drive expansion in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector through to 2020 and beyond.
Economic update | Coup de fouet pour l’économie numérique algérienne avec l’arrivée de la 4G
26 Oct 2016
En septembre, le gouvernement algérien a publié un décret exécutif autorisant le déploiement d’un réseau 4G LTE, franchissant ainsi une étape décisive qui permettra d’accroître le taux de pénétration d’Internet et la consommation d’Internet mobile dans le secteur des télécommunications du pays.