Two deals worth AED 370 million to accelerate Casablanca's Grand Stadium

Today, Thursday, the National Agency for Public Equipment announced the launch of two international bidding requests with a total value of about 370 million dirhams, aimed at accelerating the pace of construction of the Grand Stadium of Casablanca, located in the Benslimane region, as part of Morocco's preparations to host the 2030 World Cup. A candidate stadium to host the 2030 finals The Grand Stadium of Casablanca is one of the major sports structures that Morocco is betting on to host the 2030 World Cup, which it will host alongside Spain and Portugal. The stadium is expected to accommodate more than 100,000 spectators, which may make it one of the largest stadiums on the African continent when it is completed. Details of the two deals The National Agency for Public Supplies explained that the two deals take the form of two international open requests for proposals with price offers, allowing greater competitiveness among companies specialized in major works, in an effort to ensure that the deadlines for the delivery of the project are met. A Moroccan bet on sports infrastructure This announcement comes in the context of a broader dynamic defined by the sports infrastructure workshops in Morocco, which is also preparing to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, making investment in major stadiums a national priority in the coming years. For more updates on the sports sector, follow the sports page on Waveenkom. Source: Hespress