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The Moroccan Sahara issue is increasingly reinforcing Rabat’s standing within emerging Afro-British partnerships, as the African Union and the United Kingdom prepare to hold a high-level strategic meeting in London in the coming weeks. The planned talks aim to deepen cooperation between Africa and the United Kingdom while reaffirming......
The second half of 2025 saw a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools among the workforce across the Arab world. The United Arab Emirates leads the region, with 64% of its working population reportedly using AI in their professional activities. Qatar follows in second place with 38.3%, while Jordan and Saudi......
Gasoline prices across Arab countries in February 2026 displayed significant variations, with Jordan leading the region in highest fuel costs at $1.460 per liter, followed closely by Morocco at $1.324 per liter. Countries such as Syria and Tunisia recorded prices near $0.90 per liter, reflecting moderate fuel costs in comparison to North......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over a recent meeting where the palace confirmed the Nador West Med port remains on track for service in the fourth quarter of 2026. Morocco has indefinitely frozen its ambitious plan to build a liquefied natural gas import hub at the Nador West Med port on its Mediterranean coast, dealing a setback to......
Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating $337 million in revenue despite challenges......
The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where it influences state legal......
The European Union is set to waive additional origin checks for gas imports from the United States, Qatar, Norway, Great Britain, Algeria, and Nigeria as it rolls out a new enforcement system to phase out Russian gas supplies. This move, outlined in a draft document from the European Commission and reported by Reuters, targets suppliers deemed......
The Algerian government announced the closure of schools across much of the country for two days due to a severe weather alert, with winds expected to reach 120 km/h. The measure, announced on Tuesday evening, will be in effect on Wednesday and Thursday and affects 52 out of 69 provinces (wilayas), according to the Ministry of National Education. Authorities......
Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has expanded in recent years, supported by......
Moroccan runners delivered a stunning performance at the 28th Arab Cross-Country Championship held Saturday in Mosul, Iraq, winning the majority of medals and sweeping the team trophies. Out of 18 medals awarded across all age categories, Moroccan athletes claimed 16. The national team also topped every team event, including men, women, juniors,......
Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content of the program. In an official statement,......
Morocco’s prison administration has firmly denied allegations of mistreatment involving an Algerian national currently detained at El Arjat 1 prison, following claims circulated in a video published on YouTube. In an official statement, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) clarified that the......
Morocco currently has the highest gasoline prices in the Arab world, with fuel costing around $1.106 per liter. It is followed by Jordan at $0.910 per liter and Tunisia at $0.766 per liter. In contrast, Gulf countries benefit from lower prices due to local oil availability and government fuel subsidies. The price per liter stands at $0.694......
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