Maghreb Business
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2009-06-29 Over 30 businesses participated in the two-day International Recruitment and Human Resources Fair in Algiers. Organisers also set up a virtual job fair on the internet.Continue...
2009-06-22 Government and tourism leaders in Morocco are working together to promote the industry in the face of a souring economy.Continue...
2009-06-07 Tunisia and Morocco are moving forward with plans to ease currency exchanges, while the Union of Maghreb Banks is considering a region-wide credit card. Maghreb co-operation – at least in the financial sector – appears to be making progress.Continue...
2009-05-29 Online job announcements give Algeria's unemployed a new, free way to apply for positions more quickly and efficiently than before. Candidates typically pay nothing for the service; the cost is covered by the employers, who also gain easier access to those looking for work.Continue...
2009-05-27 Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia addressed a reassuring message to Algeria's young people this week, telling them the government is working hard to create new work opportunities. He said the measures provide a brighter future than the orchards of Barcelona and the building-sites of Marseille can offer.Continue...
News Briefs
Bouteflika to attend AU, NEPAD summits in Syrte
2009-06-29 Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday (June 28th) announced his participation in the 13th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for July 1st-3rd in Syrte, Libya. The summit will focus on investing in agriculture for economic growth and food security. On Tuesday, Bouteflika will take part in the NEPAD summit.
SIRRHA recruitment event offers 2,500 Algerian jobs
2009-06-28 The 6th International Recruitment and Human Resources Salon (SIRRHA) opened Saturday in Algiers, APS reported. More than 35 national and international partners will propose some 2,500 job opportunities during the 2-day event, organisers said.
Libya tightens visa requirements
2009-06-26 Three weeks after Libya began implementing stricter visa regulations for visitors, the country is already seeing fewer tourist arrivals, ANSA reported on Friday (June 26th). Visas must now be collected at Libyan embassies and consulates in the home country prior to departure. Other new requirements include proof of health insurance coverage worth 30,000 euros and disclosure of 6 months of bank statements
Morocco tourism sector to create 60,000 new jobs
2009-06-22 Morocco plans to create 60,000 new jobs in the hotel sector by the end of 2012, Tourism Minister Mohamed Boussaid said at a national tourism conference Sunday (June 21st) in Saidia. In a message to the participants, King Mohammed VI said that the tourism is a priority area in country's economic policy, "which opens promising prospects in terms of job creation for young people", MAP reported.
Algeria, Mali discuss joint border development projects
2009-06-22 Government officials from Algeria and Mali met in Bamako on Friday to begin a bi-lateral commission on border issues, APS reported on Saturday (June 20th). Business leaders and technical specialists from Illizi, Tamanrasset and Adrar and their Malian counterparts in the governorates of Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu planned to discuss development projects in northern Mali, said Algerian delegation chief Mohand Akli Akrèche.
Construction begins on Tanger-Med II port complex
2009-06-18 King Mohammed VI officially inaugurated construction Wednesday (June 17th) for the 825m-euroTanger-Med II port project and the new rail line between the port complex and the national railway network, MAP reported. Tanger-Med I and II ports will offer a capacity of over 8 million containers, which places the port complex among the world's major platforms.
Tunisia tops Africa competitiveness index
2009-06-18 The World Bank ranked Tunisia number one on Africa's 2009 competitiveness index, TAP reported on Wednesday (June 17th). Tunisia ranked 4th among Arab nations and 35th out of 134 countries worldwide.
Emirati group Al Futtaim to build Moroccan residential community
2009-06-15 Bouzinka, Morocco will be the site of a new multi-billion dollar planned community for 40,000 residents, Dubai-based Al Futtaim Group announced on Sunday (June 14th). The site will also include retail and leisure facilities.
