Economy
Morocco and Germany are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership as senior officials from both countries met in Berlin to discuss new areas of cooperation and investment. The talks brought together Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, and Reem Alabali-Radovan,......
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating its shift toward a technology-powered future, betting heavily on artificial intelligence as it prepares for a world less dependent on oil revenues. In the desert outskirts of Abu Dhabi, construction is underway on a massive AI campus planned to become one of the......
Global asset manager BlackRock predicts that the wave of investment driving artificial intelligence infrastructure will not slow down anytime soon. The firm describes the surge as a “traditional picks and shovels capital expenditure supercycle,” signaling its belief that the real beneficiaries......
Morocco ranked as Turkey’s third-largest Arab customer during the first ten months of 2025, according to official data released by Türkiye’s Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). Between January and October, Moroccan imports of Turkish goods reached an estimated 3.63 billion USD, or 36.3......
Iraqi Kurdish security forces opened fire on a drone approaching the Khor Mor gas field late Sunday, according to security sources. The incident occurred in the Kurdistan region, where the gas field is one of the largest and most strategically important in Iraq. The drone was intercepted before it could......
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......
The European Commission has conditionally approved Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (Adnoc) €14.7 billion acquisition of Covestro, a major German chemical manufacturer. This decision marks one of the most significant foreign takeovers of a European industrial firm by a Gulf state entity, clearing......
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......
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Seres Group is set to launch one of Asia's largest tech IPOs of 2025, aiming to raise up to $1.7 billion in Hong Kong. The move underscores the company’s strategic partnership with Huawei and its ambitions to fund global expansion and technological......
The second edition of Global Food Week 2025 wrapped up at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), showcasing groundbreaking agricultural advancements, fostering international collaborations, and celebrating excellence across the food and farming industries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh......
Morocco has achieved a historic milestone in its onion exports during the 2024-2025 season, reaching record volumes following the lifting of export restrictions to West Africa. According to data from the specialized platform EastFruit, the country exported 64,900 tons of fresh onions between June 2024......
Morocco has become a founding member of the newly launched Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT), a coalition of 14 nations aimed at strengthening the global trade influence of small and medium-sized economies. The initiative, formalized during a virtual ministerial meeting on September 16,......
In March 2025, Morocco launched an ambitious energy strategy under the Offre Maroc initiative, committing $35.15 billion (MAD 319 billion) to green hydrogen development across its southern provinces. This initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production, targeting......
