Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign fund to allow AI-driven investment decisions under human oversight
Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund at $2.1 trillion, announced Tuesday that it will eventually allow artificial intelligence systems to make certain investment decisions, provided human supervision remains in place. The move comes as the fund deepens its integration of AI across trading,......
Morocco scores zero in Global Terrorism Index, ranking among world's safest nations
Morocco has again been placed among the countries least exposed to terrorist threats. The Global Terrorism Index 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, awarded Morocco a score of zero, indicating no recorded attacks on its soil during the reference period. The ranking places Morocco in the lowest risk category and reflects......
Abidjan to host 16th international book fair under theme of reading for progress
The 16th edition of the Abidjan International Book Fair, known by its French acronym SILA, will take place from April 28 to May 2 in Ivory Coast's economic capital, organized around the theme "Read to Build." The announcement was made at a press conference in Abidjan dedicated to outlining the main pillars of the event's......
Morocco launches livestock verification drive ahead of second subsidy payment
Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide verification operation for the country's livestock reconstitution program, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The operation follows directives from King Mohammed VI and targets the maintenance of......
Marrakech Comedy Festival set to launch in June with Disney+ broadcast deal
Marrakech is preparing to host its first comedy festival from June 4 to 6, 2026, as the Marrakech Comedy Festival makes its inaugural appearance at the Palais des Congrès. The three-day event aims to position the city as an international hub for French-language and Arabic-language comedy, bringing together comedians from both traditions......
MEGA V STORES Morocco rebrands as Brands & Corners in retail overhaul
MEGA V STORES Morocco, a subsidiary of Retail Holding Group and a major player in specialized retail distribution in Morocco for nearly two decades, has announced the launch of its own proprietary brand: Brands & Corners. The rebrand marks a strategic turning point for the company, translating twenty years of distribution expertise into......
Global borrowers rush bond markets as geopolitical volatility shrinks issuance windows
Corporate treasurers across multiple continents moved quickly to lock in financing this week, tapping bond markets in Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, and China as geopolitical uncertainty and volatile borrowing conditions compressed the windows available for new debt issuance. TD Bank Group on March 24 priced a 1.5 billion Canadian dollar......
Apple releases iOS 26.4 with AI playlists, new emojis, and platform-wide updates
Apple on Tuesday pushed a broad wave of software updates across its product lineup, releasing iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and HomePod Software 26.4 simultaneously. The rollout closes a busy March for the company, which has already unveiled nine new products this month. The headline addition in iOS 26.4......
Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti joins UN panel to reshape global drug policy
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of the international drug control system since......
Morocco's largest bank eyes equity stake in French AI startup Mistral
Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest financial institution and one of Africa's biggest lenders, is exploring an equity investment in Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, according to Africa Intelligence. The bank, controlled by Al Mada, the holding company of Morocco's royal family, is examining the potential......
UN warns billions still lack safe water as inequalities deepen
The United Nations has raised the alarm over persistent inequalities in access to drinking water, warning that billions of people, many of them women and girls, remain without access to a resource the organization considers a fundamental human right. A report titled "Water for All: Equal Rights and Access," presented last Thursday......
Morocco-backed agency launches emergency health and education drive in Jerusalem
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency launched an emergency campaign on Tuesday to support the health and education sectors in Jerusalem, responding to the difficult conditions facing the Holy City amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Moroccan Association for Support of......
Silver surges past $73 as US-Iran conflict sustains safe-haven demand
Silver climbed sharply in early trading on March 25, breaking above $73 per ounce as investors continued to seek refuge in precious metals amid a US-Iran conflict now approaching its fourth week. The white metal gained more than 5% from the previous session's close, according to COMEX futures data, extending its recovery from a March low......
IMF cuts Morocco's 2026 growth forecast to 4.4% amid global headwinds
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth projection for Morocco, now forecasting real GDP expansion of 4.4% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, with growth expected to stabilize around 4% over the medium term. The updated figures, released following the IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article IV consultation and midterm review of Morocco's......
AWS AI agent plans spark broad selloff in enterprise software stocks
Enterprise software stocks fell sharply on Tuesday after a report by The Information revealed that Amazon Web Services is developing AI agents to automate functions across its sales, business development, and technical specialist teams. The disclosure reignited investor fears that autonomous AI agents could erode the per-user licensing model......