Economy
Egypt has announced plans to settle $1.3 billion in arrears owed to international oil companies by June, accelerating its previous repayment schedule. The move is aimed at restoring investor confidence and boosting domestic energy production. Egypt had accumulated around $6.1 billion in unpaid balances......
The aviation sector in Morocco continues to expand rapidly, with the country emerging as one of the most dynamic air transport markets on the African continent. Recent industry analyses indicate that Morocco now ranks among the leading aviation markets in Africa while its national carrier, Royal Air......
Agricultural markets rose sharply Monday as crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions to energy supply routes. The surge in oil prices has triggered ripple effects across global food markets, increasing fertilizer costs and boosting......
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved its new Green Economy Transition strategy (GET) for 2026–2030, aiming to mobilize at least €150 billion in green financing to accelerate climate-related investments across its regions of operation. Among the countries highlighted......
About forty kilometres south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has begun building one of the most ambitious aviation projects ever attempted on the continent: Bishoftu International Airport, a new mega hub designed to anchor the future growth of Ethiopian Airlines and entrench the country’s role as Africa’s......
Morocco has begun cautious but concrete trials of a central bank digital currency, as Bank Al‑Maghrib pilots a digital dirham for peer‑to‑peer and cross‑border transactions. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri has described the initiative as a strategic, gradual shift in payment infrastructure, supported......
Investor sentiment toward the US dollar has fallen to its most bearish level in more than 14 years as the BRICS bloc steps up efforts to develop a cross border payment system aimed at reducing reliance on dollar dominated financial channels. The initiative builds on Brazil’s instant payment platform......
Morocco’s leading construction firms, SGTM and TGCC, have been awarded a landmark MAD 12.87 billion ($1.29 billion) contract to construct the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The ambitious project, part of the kingdom’s long-term “Airports 2030” strategy,......
Morocco has been recognized as one of the safest African countries in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the Basel Index 2025. Ranked 100th out of 177 countries worldwide, Morocco is positioned in a moderate vigilance zone at the global level, reflecting ongoing......
Moroccan households often face a difficult dilemma when moving to a new home: selling their current property at the right price and time while securing their next purchase. In reality, selling within the desired timeframe is a major challenge, with long negotiations, canceled visits, and buyers who fail......
Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......
Morocco has emerged as one of the leading markets for renewable energy investment in the Arab region, according to a recent report by the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman). The study, which spans the period from 2003 to 2024, highlights the country's consistent performance......
Despite a sharp decline in regional startup funding, Morocco’s ecosystem has remained stable, securing its fourth-place position in the MENA region. The North African country raised $12.3 million across three deals in October, nearly matching its September performance of $13 million, even as overall......
