Global Newspapers Praise King Mohammed VI’s Projects: Casablanca on the “Track to the Future”
Major rail infrastructure projects launched by King Mohammed VI in Casablanca have garnered significant attention from international media, noting that this ambitious initiative represents a qualitative leap that will transform transportation in the city and its suburbs, cementing its status as a global economic and logistics hub.
A Royal Vision Solidifying Casablanca’s Global Role
The English-language daily “Gulf News” from the UAE emphasized that the plan to modernize the railway network is an ambitious initiative aimed at establishing Casablanca as a “global logistics hub” and opening new avenues for development. The newspaper observed that these projects intend to transform daily transportation structures, enabling the development of sustainable infrastructure and logistics networks connecting Africa to Europe.
“Gulf News” also highlighted that the Moroccan approach, which combines public engagement and partnerships with the private sector, serves as an attractive model for foreign investors active in the ports, logistics, and transportation sectors.
A “New Urban and Economic Transition”
In a related article, “Middle East Online” discussed the projects under the title “Casablanca on the Track to the Future: A Royal Vision for Restructuring the Big City,” considering the launch of these 20 billion dirham projects as a sign of a “new urban and economic transition” setting the economic capital on a path for future development.
The site emphasized that the essence of these projects lies not only in the numbers and maps but in a “comprehensive vision” to reshape the relationship between citizens and the city, repositioning Morocco as a regional power in the fields of industry, transportation, and innovation. The site noted that the establishment of three new-generation main stations, such as “Casablanca-South,” represents “a new conception of the city as a complex system” that requires interconnected solutions.
Sustainable Development and Citizens at the Core of Goals
In a similar context, the National News Agency of Mauritania confirmed that this comprehensive program embodies the enlightened vision of the King aimed at improving rail offerings and supporting sector growth. It stated that the projects fall within the strategic directions of the Kingdom concerning sustainable development, particularly the development of low-carbon public transport solutions.
The Mauritanian agency added that these integrated projects will have positive effects on the population in terms of job creation, ensuring security, protecting the environment, and improving the living conditions of citizens.
On another note, the Ivorian site “Afrik Info” indicated that this regional railway plan, part of a broader national program valued at 96 billion dirhams, reflects the royal desire to establish the Kingdom in a framework of sustainable and integrated transport, confirming that the program embodies Morocco’s comprehensive approach to transportation and regional connectivity.
The Burkinabe site (yop.l-frii.com) also highlighted the significant dynamism witnessed in Casablanca, affirming that the King officially launched major projects that will bring about a qualitative leap in railway transportation, representing a new step towards enhancing the Kingdom’s railway network.
It is noteworthy that other sites, such as “TV5 Monde,” also praised the launch of these structural railway projects. These international reports collectively highlight that Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, places citizens at the heart of development and seeks to transform its major cities to rival the world’s great capitals.
