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Syria Executes First Direct International Bank Transfer via SWIFT Since Civil War

Syria has taken a significant step towards reintegration into the global financial system by successfully completing its first direct international bank transfer through the SWIFT payment network since the onset of its prolonged civil war. This historic transaction marks an important milestone in Syria’s......

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum to 50 amid Growing Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them to 50%. This move, announced in a presidential order effective from 12:01 a.m. local time on Tuesday, is presented as a measure to protect national security. According to the White House, although......

OCP and SACE forge €365 million green financing partnership

OCP Group has officially announced a groundbreaking €365 million financing agreement with Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. This notable arrangement marks the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and represents a pioneering collaboration guaranteed by SACE’s......

G7 seeks unity beyond tariffs in Canada meeting

Finance leaders from the G7 nations will convene this week in Banff, Alberta, aiming to project unity on issues that go beyond U.S. President Donald Trump's recent tariff hikes. Their agenda includes economic security, support for Ukraine, collaboration on artificial intelligence, and backing for......

Tanger Med Port’s ambitious journey towards a zero-carbon future

Tanger Med Port Group has unveiled a bold strategy aimed at eliminating its carbon footprint while fostering sustainability among its operators, as announced at a recent industry event. During the International Transport and Logistics Exhibition for Africa and the Mediterranean (Logismed), Port Decarbonization......

Spain targets fake online reviews to protect tourism industry

Spain proposes a law to ban fake hospitality reviews and enforce stricter verification standards to protect its vital tourism sector. Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs is preparing a legislative move that would ban fake online reviews, aiming to defend the integrity of the country's hospitality......

Trump tariffs kick in, spurring more market carnage

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from dozens of countries officially took effect on Wednesday, triggering a sharp escalation in global trade tensions. Among the most significant were 104% duties on Chinese goods, a move that intensified market instability and accelerated......

Over 50 nations request US trade talks after tariffs

More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House seeking to open trade negotiations following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to senior administration officials. The newly imposed tariffs, which wiped nearly $6 trillion off US stock markets last week and shook global......

Elon Musk advocates for a US-Europe free trade zone

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for a free trade zone between the United States and Europe, calling for the elimination of tariffs. During a video appearance at a conference organized by Italy's far-right League party in Florence, Musk emphasized his belief in a zero-tariff arrangement......

EU's response to U.S. tariffs and the potential for a trade conflict

The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement targeted countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which could affect up to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports, ranging from dental floss to diamonds. This step follows actions taken by China and Canada, marking an early escalation......

Trump Escalates Global Trade War With Sweeping Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump intensified a global trade dispute by imposing broad tariffs on imports from both allies and adversaries, disrupting financial markets and challenging long-standing free trade principles. The European Union and China quickly announced retaliatory measures, while Australian......

ONCF awards Italian GCF contracts for high-speed rail extension to Marrakech

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes......

Azimut enters Morocco’s financial sector with strategic investments

Italian asset management firm Azimut Holding has made a significant move into the Moroccan market by acquiring minority stakes in two subsidiaries of Red Med Capital, a prominent independent investment bank in Morocco. This strategic investment marks Azimut's inaugural foray into the Moroccan financial......

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