http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=131&title=Morocco MENAFN.com Morocco en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=131&title=Morocco http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636892/Morocco-to-boost-wind-energy-output?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636892/Morocco-to-boost-wind-energy-output?src=RSS (MENAFN) Morocco is planning a project to increase wind energy production in southern Tarfaya region, reported AFP. This project will be Africa's largest wind farm by 2014. The country plans ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 08:44:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635434/Royal-Air-Maroc-considers-strategic-alliance-with-GCC-carrier?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635434/Royal-Air-Maroc-considers-strategic-alliance-with-GCC-carrier?src=RSS (MENAFN) Moroccan tourism minister, Haddah Lahcen, stated that the country's state-owned carrier Royal Air Maroc could align with a Gulf carrier, such as Emirates Airline or Etihad Airways, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 02:12:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634175/GCCMorocco-Investment-Forum-lays-groundwork-for-strategic-partnership?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634175/GCCMorocco-Investment-Forum-lays-groundwork-for-strategic-partnership?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Third GCC-Morocco Investment Forum which concluded here last night has reached its set target of laying the groundwork for a strategic partnership between ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632861/-GCCMoroccan-Investment-Forum-Will-Begin-at-Tangier-on-Monday?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093632861/-GCCMoroccan-Investment-Forum-Will-Begin-at-Tangier-on-Monday?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Deliberations of the GCC-Moroccan Investment Forum will begin at Tangier in the Moroccan Kingdom on Monday, May 6th under the auspices of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 05 May 2013 03:45:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630365/UAEs-Etisalat-submits-bid-for-Vivendis-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630365/UAEs-Etisalat-submits-bid-for-Vivendis-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS (MENAFN) Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) announced that it has presented an offer to acquire Vivendi Group's 53-percent stake in Maroc Telecom, reported Emirates 24/7. The UAE telecom ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:58:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630150/Morocco-to-sign-USD2.4b-loan-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093630150/Morocco-to-sign-USD2.4b-loan-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN) A Moroccan official reported that his country is in the process of securing a loan plan from the Islamic Development Bank, under which Morocco would receive a total of USD2.4 billion, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:59:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629598/EU-Morocco-start-talks-on-free-trade-area?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093629598/EU-Morocco-start-talks-on-free-trade-area?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The EU and Morocco Monday started the first round of negotiations for an EU-Morocco Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), after European Commission ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:25:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627731/Marriott-posts-5.3-rise-ME-Africa-2012-occupancy-rate?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093627731/Marriott-posts-5.3-rise-ME-Africa-2012-occupancy-rate?src=RSS (MENAFN) Marriott International, Middle East and Africa, president and managing director, Alex Kyriakidis, announced that in 2012, the hotelier's regional occupancy level rose by 5.3 percent in ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:25:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093623314/Morocco-to-receive-USD203m-loan-from-WB?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093623314/Morocco-to-receive-USD203m-loan-from-WB?src=RSS (MENAFN) The World Bank's (WB) Maghreb Country director, Simon Gray, stated that the international financial institution will provide Morocco with USD203 million loan to develop the agricultural ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:52:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093617570/Moroccan-Real-Estate-Fair-Jeddah-Concluded?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093617570/Moroccan-Real-Estate-Fair-Jeddah-Concluded?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The first Moroccan real estate exhibition concluded yesterday its show and activities in Jeddah. The four-day event was sponsored by the Moroccan Ministry of ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:24:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093612836/Marriott-Intl-reports-8.3-rise-ME-Africa-2012-RevPAR?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093612836/Marriott-Intl-reports-8.3-rise-ME-Africa-2012-RevPAR?src=RSS (MENAFN) Marriott International stated that its revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the Middle East and Africa region rose by 8.3 percent in 2012 from a year before, reported Gulf Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:27:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093612009/Morocco-Kuwait-ink-USD250mln-finance-deal-renewable-annually-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093612009/Morocco-Kuwait-ink-USD250mln-finance-deal-renewable-annually-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Morocco and Kuwait signed here Thursday a framework agreement worth USD 250 million annually for five years from 2012 to 2016. The agreement, which will be ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:35:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093609640/Morocco-Russia-ink-new-fishery-deal-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093609640/Morocco-Russia-ink-new-fishery-deal-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Kingdom of Morocco and the Russian Federation signed on Thursday a new fishing partnership agreement. The deal, the sixth of its kind between the two ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:41:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093608759/Callabonna-Resources-adds-Moroccan-manganese-flavour-to-portfolio?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093608759/Callabonna-Resources-adds-Moroccan-manganese-flavour-to-portfolio?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Callabonna Resources (ASX: CUU) is moving into Morocco with the acquisition of an interest in 19 exploration tenements, 12 of which are prospective for ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:32:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093607765/Morocco-France-to-set-up-USD541m-wind-farm?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093607765/Morocco-France-to-set-up-USD541m-wind-farm?src=RSS (MENAFN) France's GDF Suez announced that it will join hands with Morocco's Nareva Holding to establish and operate Africa's largest wind farm in the North African country, reported Xinhua ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:55:54 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093606632/USD6.8b-solar-projects-to-occur-ME?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093606632/USD6.8b-solar-projects-to-occur-ME?src=RSS (MENAFN) Solar Middle East Conference's chairman, Jigar Shah, stated that the region will be home to USD6.8 billion worth of solar projects, reported Arabian Business. Shah said that these ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:12:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093606151/Morocco-meets-criteria-of-USD6.2b-loan-IMF?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093606151/Morocco-meets-criteria-of-USD6.2b-loan-IMF?src=RSS (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) deputy managing director, Nemat Shafik, stated that Morocco has met all the criteria that entitle it to receive a USD6.2 billion loan, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:15:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093605676/Tangiers-Moroccan-play-pays-off-with-750mm-barrel-potential?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093605676/Tangiers-Moroccan-play-pays-off-with-750mm-barrel-potential?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Tangiers Petroleum's (ASX:TPT) Moroccan bet appears to have paid off with a detailed 3D seismic program uncovering a company-making 750 million barrel ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:29:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093603837/TAQA-secures-USD1.4b-loan-for-Morocco-power-plant?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093603837/TAQA-secures-USD1.4b-loan-for-Morocco-power-plant?src=RSS (MENAFN) Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has secured a USD1.4 billion financing loan for its power plant in Morocco, Reuters reported. The deal was sealed with Japan Bank for ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:39:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093601118/Qatar-Morocco-Discuss-Labour-Ties?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093601118/Qatar-Morocco-Discuss-Labour-Ties?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Minister of Social Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, HE Nasser bin Abdulla al-Hamidi, met here today with the Moroccan Minister Delegate in Charge of Moroccans ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:14:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093600288/UAE-Etisalat-interested-Vivendis-53-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093600288/UAE-Etisalat-interested-Vivendis-53-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS (MENAFN) UAE's Etisalat stated that it mulls acquiring a 53-percent stake owned by French Vivendi in Maroc Telecom, reported Arabian Business. The UAE's largest telecom operator has submitted a ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:13:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093599439/Accors-Sofitel-to-open-6-new-hotels-MEA-2-yrs?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093599439/Accors-Sofitel-to-open-6-new-hotels-MEA-2-yrs?src=RSS (MENAFN) Sofitel Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean's senior vice president, Sami Nasser, announced that over the coming 2 years, the luxury hotel chain will open 6 new hotels in the Middle ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:04:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093596324/Employees-ME-to-see-5.4-increase-2013-salaries?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093596324/Employees-ME-to-see-5.4-increase-2013-salaries?src=RSS (MENAFN) Mercer, the global consulting company, said in its latest study that in 2013, workers in the Middle East are set for a 5.4-percent increase in their average salaries, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 Jan 2013 06:53:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093596276/Morocco-prepared-to-change-expensive-subsidy-system-if-decided?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093596276/Morocco-prepared-to-change-expensive-subsidy-system-if-decided?src=RSS (MENAFN) Morocco is considering changing its expensive system of subsidies for food and energy in June, Reuters reported. General affairs and governance minister Mohamed Najib Boulif said that ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:33:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093595436/Pura-Vida-Energy-to-farmout-52-stake-Mazagan-to-Plains-Exploration-&-Production-Company?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093595436/Pura-Vida-Energy-to-farmout-52-stake-Mazagan-to-Plains-Exploration-&-Production-Company?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Pura Vida Energy (ASX: PVD) has entered into a key agreement to farm-out a 52% interest in the Mazagan permit offshore Morocco to U.S. independent Plains ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:17:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093593305/S-Koreas-KT-interested-a-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093593305/S-Koreas-KT-interested-a-stake-Maroc-Telecom?src=RSS (MENAFN) South Korean telecommunications firm KT Corp has expressed its interest in a 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, Reuters reported. A spokeswoman for the company said KT Corp submitted on ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:24:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093593267/AlQaeda-recruitment-cell-dismantled-Morocco-officials-say?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093593267/AlQaeda-recruitment-cell-dismantled-Morocco-officials-say?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Moroccan security officials have dismantled an al-Qaeda recruitment cell, dpa cited the Interior Ministry as saying on Tuesday. Six suspects were arrested. They were ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:45:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592816/Saudi-to-become-MENAs-most-attractive-PE-destination?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592816/Saudi-to-become-MENAs-most-attractive-PE-destination?src=RSS (MENAFN) Ernst & Young's MENA Head of Transaction Advisory Services, Phil Gandier, stated that Saudi Arabia is expected to become the most attractive private equity (PE) destination in the Middle ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:27:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592475/WB-realizes-USD1b-currencyswap-deal-for-Morocco?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592475/WB-realizes-USD1b-currencyswap-deal-for-Morocco?src=RSS (MENAFN) The World Bank's vice president for Middle East and North Africa, Inger Andersen, announced that the bank implemented a USD1 billion currency-swap deal for Morocco to support the country's ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:19:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592045/UAE-Tasweek-starts-USD40m-project-Marrakech?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093592045/UAE-Tasweek-starts-USD40m-project-Marrakech?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The foundation stone of the $40 million Marrakech Health Care City, in Marrakech, Morocco, a project by UAE-based Tasweek Real Estate Marketing and Development, was laid on ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:19:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093591605/USD-745-m-tramway-drives-Morocco-to-new-heights?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093591605/USD-745-m-tramway-drives-Morocco-to-new-heights?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The sprawling ocean-side city of Casablanca, Morocco's commercial capital, became more elegant recently when it got a most modern tramway. The $ 745 million tramway was ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:45:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093590351/Kasbah-Resources-uncovers-up-to-6.12-tin-at-second-Moroccan-tin-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093590351/Kasbah-Resources-uncovers-up-to-6.12-tin-at-second-Moroccan-tin-project?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Kasbah Resources (ASX: KAS) has delivered positive early results from its wholly owned Bou El Jaj Tin Project in Morocco where first phase diamond drilling ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:56:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588925/Qatar-QCCI-Strengthens-Industry-Relations-with-Morocco?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588925/Qatar-QCCI-Strengthens-Industry-Relations-with-Morocco?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Members of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) met here on Wednesday with a delegation of Moroccan businessmen, active in the field of traditional industries ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:13:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588596/Triangle-Energy-secures-Moroccan-oil-and-gas-acreage?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588596/Triangle-Energy-secures-Moroccan-oil-and-gas-acreage?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Triangle Energy (ASX: TEG) has signed a letter of intent to secure both onshore and offshore acreage in Morocco that hold previously producing oil and gas ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:48:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588540/Kuwait-Morocco-discuss-further-industrial-cooperation?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588540/Kuwait-Morocco-discuss-further-industrial-cooperation?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwait Industries Union (KIU) said here on Tuesday that it has discussed with a delegation from Morocco ways of boosting economic cooperation between the two ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:03:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588180/UAE-Abdullah-bin-Zayed-heads-delegation-for-Friends-of-Syria-meet-Marrakesh?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093588180/UAE-Abdullah-bin-Zayed-heads-delegation-for-Friends-of-Syria-meet-Marrakesh?src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan will head the UAE delegation in the 4th Friends of Syria meeting, to be held in the Moroccan city of ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:44:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093587765/Kuwait-to-become-gate-for-Moroccan-traditional-products?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093587765/Kuwait-to-become-gate-for-Moroccan-traditional-products?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Moroccan Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Yahya Banani asserted that Moroccan and Kuwaiti traditional products inspired both countries to make a major role in bilateral ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:42:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093585675/Saudi-Moroccan-food-fest-at-Movenpick-Alkhobar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093585675/Saudi-Moroccan-food-fest-at-Movenpick-Alkhobar?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Movenpick Hotel Alkhobar is flying in expert Moroccan chefs and a tea-master from premier restaurants in Marrakesh to the locally-renowned "The Blue" restaurant, where they will ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:05:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093583894/Longreach-Oil-&-Gas-kicks-off-seismic-program-ahead-of-Morocco-drilling?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093583894/Longreach-Oil-&-Gas-kicks-off-seismic-program-ahead-of-Morocco-drilling?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) An important seismic exploration program has begun on Longreach Oil & Gas's (CVE:LOI) Sidi Moktar permit onshore Morocco. This comes ahead of the planned ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:51:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093581660/ACWAled-consortium-ink-USD1b-solar-power-deal-with-Morocco?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093581660/ACWAled-consortium-ink-USD1b-solar-power-deal-with-Morocco?src=RSS (MENAFN) Saudi ACWA Power International-led consortium has inked a USD1 billion deal to provide Morocco with electricity from a solar-thermal power plant, under development, Bloomberg ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:35:19 GMT