China bets on Morocco to lead Africa’s electric energy future
Morocco is preparing to build Africa’s first battery gigafactory, a $5.6 billion project backed by China’s Gotion High-Tech, which will place the North African kingdom at the…
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Sudani Launches $450 Billion Investment Opportunities in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani unveiled investment opportunities worth $450 billion across multiple sectors, signaling an ambitious drive to diversify the country’s economy and…
Morocco’s green energy could power half of Europe electricity?
Morocco’s trade minister says his country could, in theory, keep half of Europe’s lights on. With vast solar fields and powerful Atlantic winds, the North African kingdom claims…
SWIFT and Top Global Banks Working on blockchain-based Overhaul
Global financial messaging network SWIFT and more than 30 global banks announced on Monday they were now working “at pace” on making cross-border payments instantaneous…
UAE dominates Middle East space market with $18bn valuation
The UAE is expected to capture over 50% of the regional downstream market, dominated by satellite communications and Earth observation, which comprise nearly 70% of…
Kingdom of Morocco and UNDP launches a new facility to help accelerate digital transformation in the Arab States region and Africa
In a high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-80), the Kingdom of Morocco launched its new Digital for Sustainable…
Former French president Sarkozy given five year sentence after Libya case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to…
Morocco’s silent diplomacy why Rabat holds the strongest hand in the Sahara dispute
The balance of power in this long-frozen conflict is shifting, quietly, steadily and, above all, in Morocco’s favour. Western Sahara does and will always belong…
Ithra spotlights Arab women artists with landmark exhibition
While many of the artists worked in times of political upheaval, their pieces also highlight resilience, innovation and a willingness to experiment with both material…
Morocco’s strategic bet on rail infrastructure
Morocco’s preparations to co-host the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup, together with Spain and Portugal, are driving significant investment in transportation infrastructure within the country. The preparation…