Invest in Morocco: Top Reasons to Invest in Morocco
Morocco Sector Analysis
Invest in Morocco: Top Reasons to Invest in Morocco
Morocco is the safest and most stable country in the MENA region for investors.
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Morocco Sector Analysis
Invest in Morocco: Top Reasons to Invest in Morocco
Morocco is the safest and most stable country in the MENA region for investors.
Morocco Sector Analysis
African Financial Market in Morocco for Global Investors
For 2011 I think the market will see a 15% rise after a 22% rise in 2010.
Morocco Top Stories
World Class University in Morocco – University of Cadi Ayyad
We aim to become a world-class university,” and “We want sate-of-the-art research and innovation, and world recognition.
Morocco Sector Analysis
Morocco Education Sector
As a result, literacy for men aged 15-24 rose to 84% by 2008, while the percentage of all students completing primary school rose to 87%.
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Morocco Top Stories
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University (SMBAU)
It has 81 research laboratories, more than 240 research groups, and in 2010 had 521 Doctoral students enrolled.
The group employs 7500 people in Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Sudan, Ukraine, and the United States. “Our human capital is the most important capital of INDEVCO group… this is why our people are very much empowered”, says Neemat G. Frem, President & CEO.
Most industrial production is for local consumption; however, it a significant portion is exported. Major merchandise exports are jewelry (27%); electrical equip,equipment and products (16%); base metals (13%); food products (8%), and chemical products (7%).
The figures bear this out. In 2009, Lebanon posted the highest rate of growth in tourist arrivals in the world—a stunning 39%. Of course, this was off of a low year, but the growth continues; for the first quarter of 2010, growth over 2009 is at 32%.
“Lebanon has been committed to quality education for a very long time and the education system goes back to 1866, when AUB was established and other institutions have flowed since. The commitment to education is old and time-tested…producing several generations of leaders,” says George K. Najjar, Dean of the Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut.
The mobile penetration rate in Lebanon is generally reported to be at 28 percent, which is far behind other countries in the region. Although Marwan Hayek, Chairman and CEO of Alfa, one of the two government-owned telecom operators, believes that it is actually 55%. But still, this is significantly lower than that of neighboring countries such as Jordan (74%), or Saudi Arabia (78%).