World Bank raises growth outlook for MENA region
The World Bank has increased the Middle East and North Africa’s 2025 economic growth forecast to average 2.8%, up from...
Economy
Moroccan watermelon exports to EU record over $200 million in revenue
Morocco was the third-largest supplier of Watermelons to the European Union during 2024/25, according to Moroccan government-friendly outlet, The North...
Gaza faces generational poverty crisis, World Bank says
Poverty in Gaza may persist across generations because of ongoing child malnutrition and a widening mental health crisis that have...
Reports confirm Morocco’s stable investment-grade rating
According to the Moroccan government-friendly news outlet The North Africa Post on September 30, Fitch Ratings, an American firm dedicated to...
US plan for Gaza comes as West Bank economy worsens
US President Donald Trump's plan for Palestinian statehood comes as the material reality faced by Palestinians in the region is...
Investments in Tunisia rise by 12.1%
The volume of declared investments across all sectors in Tunisia at the national level, between January and July 2025, has...
Algeria and the Netherlands unveil start-up partnership
Algeria and the Netherlands have launched a joint program to support start-ups in the blue and green economy, Algerian government-friendly...
Egypt: Pakistan looks to strengthen military production ties
Egypt and Pakistan take steps toward increasing bilateral relations by increasing cooperation on both civil and military manufacturing, according to...
Libyan officials meet with Turkey to address stalled contracts
Libyan officials travelled to Ankara to address the settlement of contracts signed before 2011 with Turkey, as well as evaluating...
Israel’s war on Gaza deepens economic crisis in the West Bank
Israel’s 23-month war on Gaza has not only left many killed and injured but has also devastated the Palestinian economy....
EU proposes restrictions on Israeli exports, Gaza war proceeds
The European Commission has proposed suspending a trade deal with Israel—impacting around €5.8 billion of Israeli exports—amid mounting concern over...
EU eyes trade sanctions against Israel due to Gaza war
EU commissioners are expected to enforce new sanctions, primarily concerning trade, against Israel due to the Gaza conflict, Arab Weekly...
EU industry struggles as China restricts rare earth exports
European companies are facing deeper uncertainty as China maintains strict control over rare earth exports, despite a July pledge to...
Burkina Faso: Country removes visa costs for African citizens
President Ibrahim Traore's government in Burkina Faso has announced a new scheme to lift all visa costs on tourist and...
Trump calls on NATO to ban Russian oil, threatens China tariffs
United States President Donald Trump declared on September 13 that the Russia-Ukraine war could be ended if NATO members stopped...
