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29-03-2006, 22:16
Emaar investment in Morocco hits $9bn
Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006








Dubai


The Moroccan government has signed several development project deals with Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding worth a total of $9 billion, an official statement said.

Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding will invest $9 billion in development projects including a major riverside tourism and real estate project in the capital Rabat worth $5.1 billion, it added.

The deals also include building resorts, hotels, offices and luxurious villas in Casablanca, Marrakech and Tangier over 10 years, the statement said.

The firms will invest $2.4 billion in Marrakech to build two leisure complexes and $1.0 billion in Casablanca to expand the development of the city's sea front and build a pleasure marina.

Emaar Properties said it had further strengthened its position in the Moroccan market with the company’s investments reaching Dh25.3 billion covering six real estate projects across the country.

The company signed a new Dh19.8 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.

Emaar was represented by its chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar.

The MoU opens the door for Emaar to develop communities comprising residential, commercial, retail, leisure and entertainment facilities.

The momentous MoU includes three unique developments stretching from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast and includes world class golf and ski communities, Riviera living and luxury spas and resorts.

Construction work will start on all three projects this year.

A shared vision for the prosperity of their nations and inspirational leadership cements the long standing partnership between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Both leaders have been instrumental in shaping their nations and driving forward their economic growth.

Due to the vision and leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has in recent years made great headway in opening the economy to foreign investment and trade as well as making financial reforms which will encourage the continued growth of the Moroccan economy.

Emaar chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar said: “The signing of this MoU is the culmination of our commitment to provide communities that will complement Morocco’s unique environment, architecture and cultural character.

“We look forward to working with the Moroccan government in creating these exciting developments.”

“Morocco will play an important role in the international expansion of Emaar.

“With a total of six projects planned, Morocco is one of Emaar’s most significant commitments outside of the UAE and we will soon be opening our office headquarters in Marrakech as well as offices in Rabat and Tangiers to cement this commitment,” he added.

Alabbar said any planned future projects would complement Morocco’s maturing as a tourist destination and residential investment location.

“Morocco is a natural fit with the types of world class communities we offer.

“It has distinctive natural beauty, from rocky coast to snow-capped mountains, and a climate conducive to year round outdoor living and leisure. As a destination and a place to live it is increasingly sought after.

The three distinct developments covered in the MoU are:

Oukaimeden: Located in the Atlas Mountains, Oukaimeden, the valley of four winds, is set to become the ultimate four season mountain destination for recreation, entertainment, relaxation and residence as well as being the Middle East and Africa’s only golf and ski resort.

In keeping with Berber design and architecture of the great Atlas Mountains, Oukaimeden village will combine commercial, office, retail, entertainment and dining amenities with a full range of residential options to choose from. With 2,000 hotel rooms, more than 300 retail units and 25,000 sq. metres of business and conference facilities planned, Oukaimeden will be a year round hive of activity.

Saphira: Situated on the City’s western side, Saphira (Rabat Corniche) will become the leisure and tourism hub of Rabat City, one of the country’s most famous historic and cultural centres.

With a striking Atlantic coastal position, Mediterranean and Moorish architecture and an ancient commercial heart, Saphira will provide high quality residential communities, as well as a vast array hotel and leisure facilities.

Stretching along 11km of coastline, covering 330 hectares and comprising nine distinctive districts, Saphira will include a road network of tree-lined boulevards, an electric tram system, cycle-paths, parks and green spaces. At Saphira’s core will be the pedestrian, “Le Grand Souk”, which will connect the old medina with the new Medina Maris district – a world class marina development with vibrant Riviera lifestyle and a host of leisure and retail opportunities.

Tinja: Nestled between seafront and natural indigenous forest, Tinja is a haven of peace and tranquility just 20 minutes from Tangiers. Offering a mix of high quality residential and commercial zones arranged around a vibrant marina, Tinja is a world class development located on the impressive Atlantic Ocean coastline.

With more than 670 residential units and over 600 hotel rooms as well as leisure clubs and facilities, Tinja offers Riviera living at its best - eye catching coastal views combined with world class facilities.

Located close to the main coastal route and the Ibn Battuta airport, Tinja provides the perfect gateway from which to explore Tangiers and Morocco as a whole.

“Our Moroccan projects draw together all the most successful elements of Emaar’s many signature lifestyle communities,” added Alabbar.

This latest signing signals Emaar’s fourth move into Morocco, following its announcement of the $327 million Amelkis II - the luxury residential golfing development in Marrakech, the announcement of Amelkis III – further development of the residential golfing community and its launch of the $1.2 billion Bahia Bay project, a large scale residential golfing community along the picturesque Moroccan coast – all with joint venture partner ONA Group.

Emaar’s innovative offering of self-contained, amenities-rich communities have created lifestyle options that have been the first choice for many residents.

The integration of schools, health facilities, parks, landscaped grounds and retail centres into master-planned golf, equestrian and marina themed lifestyles has proved a winning combination.

With joint ventures and projects across the region covering Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India and Pakistan, Emaar is taking its winning formula to the rest of the world.

TradeArabia News Service

29-03-2006, 22:19


En de vraag is .... Welke politicus heeft het meeste smeergeld ontvangen?

Maar goed. Als die lui echt 9 miljard in Marokko willen investeren is dat alleen maar goed nieuws. Omdat het zal leiden tot veel werkgelegendheid.

Nu maar hopen dat dit allemaal goed gaat lopen en dat er niet een paar verwrongen geesten zijn die denken dat ze in een naam van god die hotels en andere toeristische voorzieningen moeten platbombarderen.


Als het nieuws waar is feliciteer ik Marokko er mee.

29-03-2006, 23:50


Morocco, UAE companies to build USD 9Bn tourist and housing projects
Casablanca, Mar. 29 - Morocco

Casablanca, Mar. 29 - Morocco and two United Arab Emirates companies signed, here on Wednesday, eight conventions on tourist and housing projects that are to cost USD 9Bn and to be based in several Moroccan towns.


The conventions, signed under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI, involve the Moroccan State and two UAE companies: "Dubai Holding" and "EMAAR" They provide for investing over a 10-year period in the projects that are to be carried out in Rabat (5.1Bn), Marrakech (2.4Bn), Casablanca (1Bn) and Tangier (0.65Bn).

Investment amounting to USD 3.1Bn is to go to the development of a 330-hectare area around the Rabat ledge. The 110"hectare Amwaj project along the Bouregreg River valley, also in Rabat, is to receive 2Bn of investments.

The 600-hectare tourist project in the Oukaimden Mountain, close to Marrakech, is to be carried out with a budget of USD 1.4Bn. Two other tourist projects in Chrifya (Marrakech-140 hectares) and on the route to Ouarzazate (600 hectares) are getting USD 1Bn.

The convention on the marina project and "Khalij El Hank" project in Casablanca, to cover a 40-hectare area, provides for a fund of USD 1Bn to implement the projects.

The housing and tourism resort project in Tangiers is allotted USD 650Mn and to cover 230 hectares. It includes a marina, several hotels, as well as recreation and shopping facilities.

29-03-2006, 23:52
HM King Mohammed VI launched on Monday in Casablanca the construction works of the pleasure port Marina de Casablanca (Casablanca Marina) and presided the signing ceremony of three conventions related to the programme of regional tourism development of Casablanca.

The Sovereign was briefed on the programme of developing tourism in Casablanca by the Minister of Tourism, Handicraft and Social Economy, Adil Douiri.

The programme is part of the Plan Mada'in aiming to develop the potentials of Casablanca as a tourist and business destination. It is also part of the Kingdom's “Vision 2010” tourism policy that seeks particularly to develop a diversified hotel offer of high quality, rehabilitate the cultural soul of Casablanca, set up infrastructures and equipment for congresses and exhibitions, and the improvement of the urban quality of the city.

This ambitious programme will envisages the construction of 10,000 supplementary beds and the creation of 30,000 jobs by 2012.

The King was also briefed on the Marina de Casablanca project presented by the Director General of the Caisse de Dépot et de Gestion (CDG), Mustapha Bakkoury. It extends over approximately 24 ha and has been allocated a budget of MAD 5 billion, 1.5 of which will be financed by the State. The project is expected to end by 2012.

The project aims to construct hotel units, offices, houses, commercial and leisure facilities. In relation to its geographic position, the port will include a vital tourist pole offering various services that will contribute to the upgrading of the neighbouring environment that comprises particularly the Casablanca commercial port and the old medina.

The Monarch presided over the signing ceremony of three conventions related to the programme of the regional tourism development of the economic capital.

The first convention concerns the programme of developing the city as a tourist and business destination at a budget of approximately MAD 8 billion. It is also centred on reinforcing the means of the Regional Council of Tourism of Casablanca (CRT).

The second concerns the Marina de Casablanca. The third pertains to the projects accompanying this project, aiming at improving the architectural quality of the city, upgrading the Royal Armed Forces Avenue, reinforcing regional reforestation and developing a green belt round the city.

On his arrival, the King was greeted by a detachment of the Royal Guards. He was also greeted by the Moroccan Prime Minister, the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Finance and Privatisation, the Minister of Culture, the Minister of Equipment and Transports, the Minister of Tourism, Handicraft and Social Economy, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Economy Upgrading, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Administration of the National Defense, and the Wali of the Grand Casablanca region.



29-03-2006, 23:56


mooi als ze maar niet de helft in hun zakken stoppen zoals altijd

30-03-2006, 00:03
En nu andere Marokkaanse nieuws die te maken heeft met geld.




MCC grants Morocco USD 750Mn to promote rural areas

Ouarzazate, Mar. 29 - The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has granted Morocco USD 750Mn to finance projects notably in rural areas.

The cash could be distributed into three components, USD 220Mn to fight poverty and social exclusion within the Moroccan National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), USD 190mn for oases preservation and USD 200Mn to improve agricultural productivity, said MCC assistant director in charge of Morocco, Magda Ismaïl on the margin of a workshop, held on march 28-29 in Ouarzazate (528km from Rabat), on Moroccan program to be submitted to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA).


Ismaïl stressed that this distribution is not definitive as it depends on Moroccan proposals to be finalized in April.


The proposals made by Morocco to the MCC part of MCA were the focus of a working visit Jettou paid mid March to the USA, where he met MCC Chief Executive Officer John Danilovich, who paid this past January a visit to the north African kingdom, which was declared eligible to the MCA assistance.


MCA is administered by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which is a U.S. government corporation based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces sound political, economic and social policies that promote poverty reduction through economic growth.

30-03-2006, 00:09
Interview of King Mohammed VI with the economic daily 'Nihon Kezaii Shimbun'


Tokyo, Nov. 27 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco, currently on an official visit to Japan highlighted the long standing relations between the two countries, called on the Orient country investors to do business in Morocco and dealt with international and regional issues in an interview with the economic daily "Nihon Kezaii Shimbun".

Here follows the full text of the interview:

1/What assessment can be made of relations between Morocco and Japan, 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries?

May I first express my delight at the fact that my visit coincides with the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Morocco’s independence. It is also the age of our diplomatic relations as you may note.

What unites us is not limited to the exchange of ambassadors fifty years ago. The age-old traditions binding our two countries give our relations a unique historical depth at the international scene. We have, each on its part, nurtured our own civilizational heritage with the same ambition to open up to the rest of the world. We shared the same concerns. For example, in the 19th century, my ancestor Moulay Hassan I, aware of the industrial revolution stakes, sent several delegations to Europe for training on the new concepts of production that were existing at the time. At the same time, Emperor Meiji made a similar initiative, driven by the same determination.

Despite the geographical distance, we share the same ambitions for our two countries, and the same values of dialogue, moderation and openness, without being detached of what constitutes our specific identity. In today’s world that is marked by turmoil, I believe that these common points are even more important than all the indicators that usually assess relations between States.

This being said, figures are encouraging in several fields. Japan ranks second among providers of public aid to Morocco’s development and 7th among bilateral creditors.

Politically, I would like to express my satisfaction that we share the same stances on major issues of international concern, such as fighting poverty, North-South dialogue, the peace process in the Middle East or terrorism.

2- What is the goal of Your Majesty’s upcoming visit to Japan, a country that you have visited twice as Crown Prince?

I visit it today with the same pleasure and interest for the exceptional dynamism that marks the economy of your country. This dynamism, combined with our ambitions and the multiple potentials offered by Morocco, can raise our economic and trade relations to a unique level in the region.

Furthermore, we encourage Japanese investors to reinforce their presence in Morocco, especially since there is a cooperation framework that offers several advantages. Obviously, it can be reviewed and permanently improved to suit the needs of high level bilateral contacts that I wish will be multiplied in the future.

At the political level, we will of course discuss different issues of common concern. In this regard, we would like to see Japan playing a more important role within United Nations bodies.

The seriousness of the situation in Iraq, where should prevail sovereignty and unity, is a matter of concern for all of us and the transition process should be accelerated.

Of course, we will also discuss the latest developments of the situation in the Maghreb, Africa and the Mediterranean region.

The Middle East and the daily injustice suffered by our Palestinian brothers also remain on the agenda.


3) Majesty, Morocco has been and remains a major role-player in the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis. What are the conditions today for speeding up this process and materializing it in the short run?

There are of course several conditions but I think that they can only bear fruit if wisdom and moderation, that yielded ground to a greater radicalisation of reactions and positions, prevail.

I think that today, after a period where dialogue was in fact broken between the different parties, we are witnessing a new energy, a new state of mind, of course fragile, but that should be encouraged.

When I personally sent letters to the Palestinian, Israeli and American Presidents to congratulate them on efforts that paved the way for the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza - an important step for reactivating the Road Map- I really meant to support this energizing effort.

Now that the withdrawal has been achieved, what is important is to settle pending issues which would make of the aftermath of the withdrawal, a success. This include the freedom of movement of the Palestinians, the improvement of the economic situation, of the daily life of Palestinians who live, in their great majority, in precarious conditions.

The international community must step up efforts to consolidate this asset, let’s not forget that the objective is the establishment of a viable, democratic, sovereign state living in peace and in understanding with Israel.

Once again, the pace and the conditions set to achieve it depend on the wisdom that we have to devote to this process. As far as I am concerned, I will act with full determination.

4)Terrorism threatens security in the world. How does Morocco deal with it and what is Morocco’s specific stance in this regard?

You know to what extent Moroccans are directly concerned by this issue. We have been victims of barbaric acts of terrorists during bloody attacks that hit Casablanca on May 16.

I would also like to remind you that two of our citizens, who are innocent people, have been abducted last October 20 in Iraq.

Morocco has always strongly condemned terrorism whatever its motivations. No justification can be tolerated in the face of blind violence. Invoking religion by some terrorists groups to commit such acts of violence must be fought in order to protect one of the main messages of Islam, that is tolerance and the acceptance of the other.

Our Arab-Berber-Musilm identity makes of us a people exceptionally open, proud of its culture and traditions. We claim this identity and each time we have been hurt as we still are today with those two kidnappings in Iraq, Moroccans took to the streets by hundreds of thousands to reaffirm this pride and their condemnation of terrorism.

I think that the best bulwark against terrorism is our capacity to get together every time our values are in danger, of course in a peaceful way, while respecting the democratic values to which Morocco is strongly committed.

The other bulwark is economic development and social cohesion, strong enough to reduce exclusion and marginalization.

To this aim, we have stepped up reforms in the fields of education and religion, that are bearing good results today.

Finally, I would say that the values that are ours and our determination, whatever the pain or the brutality of events, are our best weapons against extremism.

30-03-2006, 00:09
Interview of King Mohammed VI with the economic daily 'Nihon Kezaii Shimbun'


Tokyo, Nov. 27 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco, currently on an official visit to Japan highlighted the long standing relations between the two countries, called on the Orient country investors to do business in Morocco and dealt with international and regional issues in an interview with the economic daily "Nihon Kezaii Shimbun".

Here follows the full text of the interview:

1/What assessment can be made of relations between Morocco and Japan, 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries?

May I first express my delight at the fact that my visit coincides with the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Morocco’s independence. It is also the age of our diplomatic relations as you may note.

What unites us is not limited to the exchange of ambassadors fifty years ago. The age-old traditions binding our two countries give our relations a unique historical depth at the international scene. We have, each on its part, nurtured our own civilizational heritage with the same ambition to open up to the rest of the world. We shared the same concerns. For example, in the 19th century, my ancestor Moulay Hassan I, aware of the industrial revolution stakes, sent several delegations to Europe for training on the new concepts of production that were existing at the time. At the same time, Emperor Meiji made a similar initiative, driven by the same determination.

Despite the geographical distance, we share the same ambitions for our two countries, and the same values of dialogue, moderation and openness, without being detached of what constitutes our specific identity. In today’s world that is marked by turmoil, I believe that these common points are even more important than all the indicators that usually assess relations between States.

This being said, figures are encouraging in several fields. Japan ranks second among providers of public aid to Morocco’s development and 7th among bilateral creditors.

Politically, I would like to express my satisfaction that we share the same stances on major issues of international concern, such as fighting poverty, North-South dialogue, the peace process in the Middle East or terrorism.

2- What is the goal of Your Majesty’s upcoming visit to Japan, a country that you have visited twice as Crown Prince?

I visit it today with the same pleasure and interest for the exceptional dynamism that marks the economy of your country. This dynamism, combined with our ambitions and the multiple potentials offered by Morocco, can raise our economic and trade relations to a unique level in the region.

Furthermore, we encourage Japanese investors to reinforce their presence in Morocco, especially since there is a cooperation framework that offers several advantages. Obviously, it can be reviewed and permanently improved to suit the needs of high level bilateral contacts that I wish will be multiplied in the future.

At the political level, we will of course discuss different issues of common concern. In this regard, we would like to see Japan playing a more important role within United Nations bodies.

The seriousness of the situation in Iraq, where should prevail sovereignty and unity, is a matter of concern for all of us and the transition process should be accelerated.

Of course, we will also discuss the latest developments of the situation in the Maghreb, Africa and the Mediterranean region.

The Middle East and the daily injustice suffered by our Palestinian brothers also remain on the agenda.


3) Majesty, Morocco has been and remains a major role-player in the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis. What are the conditions today for speeding up this process and materializing it in the short run?

There are of course several conditions but I think that they can only bear fruit if wisdom and moderation, that yielded ground to a greater radicalisation of reactions and positions, prevail.

I think that today, after a period where dialogue was in fact broken between the different parties, we are witnessing a new energy, a new state of mind, of course fragile, but that should be encouraged.

When I personally sent letters to the Palestinian, Israeli and American Presidents to congratulate them on efforts that paved the way for the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza - an important step for reactivating the Road Map- I really meant to support this energizing effort.

Now that the withdrawal has been achieved, what is important is to settle pending issues which would make of the aftermath of the withdrawal, a success. This include the freedom of movement of the Palestinians, the improvement of the economic situation, of the daily life of Palestinians who live, in their great majority, in precarious conditions.

The international community must step up efforts to consolidate this asset, let’s not forget that the objective is the establishment of a viable, democratic, sovereign state living in peace and in understanding with Israel.

Once again, the pace and the conditions set to achieve it depend on the wisdom that we have to devote to this process. As far as I am concerned, I will act with full determination.

4)Terrorism threatens security in the world. How does Morocco deal with it and what is Morocco’s specific stance in this regard?

You know to what extent Moroccans are directly concerned by this issue. We have been victims of barbaric acts of terrorists during bloody attacks that hit Casablanca on May 16.

I would also like to remind you that two of our citizens, who are innocent people, have been abducted last October 20 in Iraq.

Morocco has always strongly condemned terrorism whatever its motivations. No justification can be tolerated in the face of blind violence. Invoking religion by some terrorists groups to commit such acts of violence must be fought in order to protect one of the main messages of Islam, that is tolerance and the acceptance of the other.

Our Arab-Berber-Musilm identity makes of us a people exceptionally open, proud of its culture and traditions. We claim this identity and each time we have been hurt as we still are today with those two kidnappings in Iraq, Moroccans took to the streets by hundreds of thousands to reaffirm this pride and their condemnation of terrorism.

I think that the best bulwark against terrorism is our capacity to get together every time our values are in danger, of course in a peaceful way, while respecting the democratic values to which Morocco is strongly committed.

The other bulwark is economic development and social cohesion, strong enough to reduce exclusion and marginalization.

To this aim, we have stepped up reforms in the fields of education and religion, that are bearing good results today.

Finally, I would say that the values that are ours and our determination, whatever the pain or the brutality of events, are our best weapons against extremism.

30-03-2006, 00:10
5/As you have mentioned it your Majesty, Morocco has carried out important reforms at the political, economic and social levels. At the end of the current year, 2005, what vision do Your Majesty have on the results achieved, and what new developments do you expect for the future?

You know, when I accessed the throne, all issues were a priority for me. My father HM King Hassan II, may God have mercy on his soul, had started many projects of the independent and modern Morocco. When I look at the considerable work he has done, I feel a lot of admiration and a great pride and like all Moroccans, I pay homage to him.

I am working not only on consolidating the projects he had launched, like the respect of human rights, especially the creation of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission to definitely turn the page of the breaches committed in the past, but also on the quick materialization of the projects launched in the recent years: fighting illiteracy, reform of the religious realm, compulsory health insurance, reform of the justice field, schooling of young girls, creation of the Royal Institute for the Amazigh Culture, without forgetting large structuring projects like that of Tangier-Med Port or that of Bouregreg in Rabat, or yet the huge tourism zones, which will create thousands of jobs.
There is also the reform of the “Mudawana,” the Family Code. It is a reform, which I very much cling to, because it makes of all Moroccans full-fledged citizens. All the components of the Moroccan society have favourably welcomed it. Its adoption has done justice to women. It is for me a great source of satisfaction.

More recently, we have launched the “National Initiative for Human Development.” It is a large-scale programme meant to speed up socio-economic development through encouraging, above all, the reintegration of the most marginalized fringes of society in the production fabric. It is a true and concrete response to a problem at the heart of international concerns. Therefore, the manifest interest of our different foreign partners is so important that the model, which is ours, takes stock of our particularities and our means. It is an ambitious reform and, of course, I shall present it to my interlocutors in Japan.
Indeed, they have never ceased to stand by the side of the Kingdom to accompany its development, and I thank them for doing so.

Of course there are a lot of other things to do, but I think that thanks to our belief, the mobilization of our government, of all institutions, and of the civil society, which is very active in all fields, Moroccans are right to be optimistic despite difficulties.

6/ The Maghreban integration is inactive today. What are the prospects of re-launching this process in Morocco’s point of view?

Morocco is the first to regret this fact, and our frustration is even greater that the Treaty creating the Maghreb Arab Union (UMA) was signed in our country, in Marrakech in 1989.

Having been myself a witness, along with my late father, of the birth of the UMA, I still remember the immense hope this treaty had triggered for the five peoples of the region that are united by profound similarities in history, religion, language and future, and who, together, constitute an important economic potential that should allow us to better face globalization and to position ourselves as a strong and credible partner vis-à-vis other regional groupings such as the European Union.

Unfortunately, the building process of the Maghreb Arab Union is still hampered by the dispute over the Sahara, which continues to oppose us to our Algerian neighbours, and which is, in fact, a vestige of the cold war and of rivalry between the old two blocs.

We remain committed to the Maghreb Union. And Morocco, which has always voiced its disposal to dialog within the framework of the United Nations, advocates a political solution to this dispute in the form of definitive autonomy that respects its sovereignty and its territorial integrity. I hope that Algeria will integrate this peace initiative in order to re-launch the Maghreban edification on sound and clear bases.