Tangier Med Zones, an industrial hub under the Tangier Med group, has been honored at the 2026 UN Investment Promotion Awards organized by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The recognition is in appreciation of its efforts in attracting sustainable investments and digitalizing services. This achievement comes after being selected from 48 nominations from 40 countries, making it one of five international institutions to receive the award.
The other winners include the Caribbean Export Development Agency, the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Korea Investment Promotion Agency, and the Qatar Investment Promotion Agency. Notably, Tangier Med Zones is the only special economic zone to receive the award, while the other institutions are national investment promotion agencies. This recognition highlights the unique contribution of Tangier Med Zones' integrated model.
The UN recognition is a testament to the institution's expertise in developing an investment-friendly environment, focusing on competitive territorial offers, quality infrastructure, streamlined procedures, and close support for industrial companies. Tangier Med Zones operates through a proactive approach to promotion and attraction, aiming to draw projects that generate value and contribute to economic diversification.
The institution's efforts are particularly focused on sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and modern technologies. Two concrete examples that demonstrate its ability to attract high-value-added investments are the companies TE CONNECTIVITY and Alten Delivery Center Maroc. These experiences contribute to economic diversification and the development of new skills.
Digitalization of services is a key component of Tangier Med Zones' strategy, with ongoing efforts to modernize and digitalize its one-stop shop to simplify administrative procedures and improve investor experience. This transformation is accompanied by close relationships with industrial stakeholders to understand their needs and operational challenges.
Tangier Med Zones aims to enhance its platform's attractiveness to investments that combine economic performance, innovation, and sustainability. With international-standard infrastructure, a high-performance logistics and maritime network, and specialized zones for economic activities, the institution continues to develop a competitive and interconnected system with global markets.
This recognition confirms Morocco's ambition to establish itself as a reference platform for industrial investments with high technological content. The country's investment landscape is expected to continue growing, with Tangier Med Zones playing a significant role in attracting investments that support economic development and diversification.
Key points
- Tangier Med Zones recognized by UN for investment attraction efforts
- Institution's integrated model and digitalization of services highlighted
- Recognition confirms Morocco's ambition to establish itself as a reference platform for industrial investments
