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Ya Biladi
3 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco steps up preparations for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030
The Ministry of the Interior held a meeting on Friday to review the progress of key projects planned in preparation for two major sporting events to be hosted by the Kingdom: the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. For the World Cup, discussions centered on critical priorities such as stadium construction, infrastructure upgrades, and urban renewal, each essential to meeting international standards. As for AFCON 2025, all necessary measures are being implemented to ensure the tournament's success. The meeting emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination and regular monitoring by all stakeholders, ensuring strict oversight of these continental and global events. Both competitions are seen as strategic opportunities to elevate Morocco's international standing and inject renewed momentum into the national economy. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Fouzi Lekjaa, Chairman of the 2030 World Cup Committee, highlighted that the gathering followed the adoption on Thursday of the bill establishing the «Morocco 2030 Foundation». This foundation will be responsible for coordinating efforts among domestic and international stakeholders to ensure the success of this large-scale national project. Lekjaa added that work is already underway in several Moroccan cities to prepare for both sporting events. Regarding AFCON 2025, he affirmed that all infrastructure will be completed several months ahead of the tournament, showcasing and reinforcing the Kingdom's outstanding organizational capabilities.
Maroc
3 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
3 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.
