Oman is stepping up investment in air transport, announcing the arrival of a new fleet of aircraft, routes to North Africa and Europe, and an expansion of existing flight services as part of a strategy to support growth in tourism and logistics.
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Articles & Analysis | Meeting demand, reducing emissions and easing urban traffic key priorities for Moroccan transport sector from The Report: Morocco 2018
As Morocco’s main urban centres become increasingly congested in the face of population growth, economic development and migration from rural areas, the need for improved urban transport systems has become more acute. Authorities have reacted by ramping up investment policy interventions in recent years. Notable projects include new or...
Articles & Analysis | Morocco continues its transformation into a regional and international transport hub from The Report: Morocco 2018
Improved connectivity is a key pillar of Morocco’s economic development strategy. Internally, better road and rail links can improve the business environment by reducing transport costs and spreading economic development nationwide. Upgrades will prove particularly effective in bringing investment to more isolated regions. Externally, the...
Improved connectivity is a key pillar of Morocco’s economic development strategy. The strategic decision to locate special economic zones close to the main intercontinental ports has boosted activity, and there are calls to develop additional zones beside the country’s airports. Moreover, internally, road and rail links can improve the business environment by reducing transport costs and...
Morocco has long been recognised as one of the most advanced nations in Africa due to its strategic location and sizeable diaspora community, as well as its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry and agricultural output.
The effects of lower oil prices continue to be felt in Oman, with budget cuts and spending rationalisation still in evidence across the board. However, higher commodity prices in late 2017 and into early 2018 should provide a welcome boost to state revenues.