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Maroc
5 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Morocco to Establish Foundation for 2030 World Cup Preparations
Morocco's Government Council on Thursday approved a bill to establish the 'Morocco 2030 Foundation,' a new body tasked with overseeing preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the Kingdom is co-hosting. Bill No. 35.25, presented by Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa, forms part of the implementation of directives issued by HM King Mohammed VI during the Council of Ministers held on December 4, 2024. Speaking at a press briefing after the weekly cabinet meeting, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said the Foundation will coordinate and monitor development projects linked to the 2030 World Cup and ensure Morocco meets its commitments under the tournament's specifications. Baitas added that the initiative aligns with HM the King's vision of sport as a tool for sustainable and inclusive development, as well as a driver of youth integration and territorial development. He noted that hosting the 2030 World Cup—alongside other major events such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations—reinforces Morocco's status as a hub for international events and a meeting point of civilizations. The Morocco 2030 Foundation will adopt a participatory approach involving government bodies, public institutions, local authorities, civil society, the private sector, the Moroccan diaspora, and the broader football community, including African partners, Baitas said. MAP: 10 July 2025
Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Government approves Morocco 2030 body to deliver World Cup vision
The Government Council, which met on Thursday in Rabat, approved draft law 35.25 establishing the Morocco 2030 Foundation. The proposal was presented by Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget. This draft law follows royal directives issued during the Council of Ministers held on December 4, 2024, concerning Morocco's preparations for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030, stated Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, during a press briefing following the meeting. According to Baitas, hosting this global event, alongside other major competitions such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), reaffirms Morocco's role as a crossroads of civilizations and a leading destination for international events. He added that these tournaments also offer an opportunity to accelerate large-scale development projects across the country, with benefits extending beyond the host cities. It is within this framework that the Morocco 2030 Foundation was conceived. The Foundation will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the execution of various projects to ensure the success of major football competitions, particularly the 2030 World Cup. It will also ensure that the state honors its commitments under the tournament's terms of reference. The entity will operate through a participatory approach, engaging all relevant stakeholders—government agencies, public institutions and enterprises, local authorities, civil society, the private sector, Moroccans abroad, the national football community, and African talents, to achieve its objectives.
Ya Biladi
02-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco deploys Zoomlion heavy-lift crane for Rabat World Cup stadium, Benslimane up next
Zoomlion's flagship crawler crane, the ZCC9800W, is currently being used for critical hoisting operations at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which is under construction. Designed for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, the crane is «delivering high-precision lifts of steel components weighing hundreds of tons, operating with efficiency and stability on site», Zoomlion said in a press release on Wednesday. Following the completion of work in Rabat, the ZCC9800W will be transferred to the construction site of the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, Morocco, which is set to become the largest football stadium in the world and host the upcoming 2030 World Cup. Zoomlion also highlighted the crane's proven performance in demanding environments, including «wind turbine installations in Inner Mongolia under –40°C conditions and petrochemical projects in Vietnam facing wind speeds over 8 m/s». «The crane's performance in Morocco marks a key milestone in Zoomlion's continued advancement in the high-tonnage crane segment», the press release added. For the record, the ZCC9800W is one of several heavy-duty cranes ordered by Eurogrues Maroc, a leading Moroccan industrial lifting company, from Zoomlion this year. The fleet also includes the Zoomlion ZCC17000—Africa's first 1,250-ton crawler crane—along with the ZAT9000V (900 t) mobile crane, ZAT5000V (500 t) mobile crane, ZAT1600V (160 t) mobile crane, and ZRT900V (90 t) all-terrain crane. The acquisition comes as Morocco accelerates preparations for the 2030 World Cup, with the new equipment set to support major infrastructure projects across the energy, transport, and sports sectors.
Qatar Tribune
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar interested in hosting ‘carbon-neutral' 2029 Club World Cup: Report
DPA Berlin Qatar is reportedly the latest country interested in hosting the next Club World Cup in 2029, which may then be a tournament in the European winter just like the 2022 World Cup. British paper The Guardian said on Saturday that Qatari officials 'have held talks with FIFA officials at the highest level' during the current edition in the United States and have 'indicated a desire to stage the next edition in four years' time.' The report said that Qatar pledges a carbon-neutral event because of short distances between venues which are to be the same ones used for the World Cup three years ago. The tournament in the US is under criticism over long distances between venues, the heat and storms which have led to several matches stopped, and also pitch conditions. Qatar's summer heat is even more intense which, if chosen, would mean that a Club World Cup there would be played in winter, possibly in December. The World Cup there took place mid-November to mid-December. European clubs may not be happy about another disruption of their season in such a scenario, but the US tournament comes at the end of their season amid player welfare concerns. A winter tournament would also either be just six months ahead of the 2030 World Cup, or if played in December 2028, half a year after Euro 2028 and the Copa America. Qatar are yet to make their interest official, while Spain and Morocco, two of the countries to host the 2030 World Cup, have each declared interest along with Brazil.
Maroc
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Maroc
Morocco Committed to Making 2030 World Cup Model for Social Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability
Morocco is firmly committed to making the 2030 FIFA World Cup a model of environmental sustainability and social inclusion, said the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, on Wednesday. The organization of this major sporting event aligns with HM the King's enlightened vision, placing sustainability at the heart of national public policy, Lekjaa stressed, who also serves as Chairman of the 2030 World Cup Committee. As part of embedding the organization of this event within a broader dynamic of ecological transition, Lekjaa stated that "this global celebration carries top-tier ecological responsibilities, with an ideal opportunity to accelerate our sustainable and inclusive development." During a conference held at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lekjaa emphasized that Morocco aims to make this tournament a lever for urban, economic, and social transformation, in line with the strategic guidelines of the New Development Model. "Our ambition is clear: to make Morocco a key player in global football and an African model for sustainable sports development, balancing excellence with respect for the planet." For her part, Ilaria Carnevali, Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco, welcomed the initiative to promote sustainability through sport, which aims to align climate ambitions with a broader sporting project. "Morocco demonstrates an exemplary vision by aligning its climate commitments with this global event," she told the press. She indicated that the 2030 World Cup can serve as a global model for integrating environmental goals while delivering lasting benefits to local communities and inspiring future generations. During the event, emphasis was placed on the historic opportunity the 2030 World Cup represents to accelerate Morocco's structural transformations in support of its climate commitments, territorial development, and international influence. MAP: 18 June 2025
