Morocco’s lemon trade makes a comeback
After four years of decline due to droughts, logistical hurdles, and competition from Turkey, Morocco’s lemon export industry is picking...
Economy
Algerian Union Bank expands in Mauritania
The Algerian Union Bank (AUB) is set to open its third branch in Zouérate this June, continuing its expansion in...
UK says Gulf trade deal next after sealing EU pact
The UK government's dealmakers are turning their attention to the Gulf after a series of trade agreements with Europe, Chancellor...
Following US move, EU prepares to lift Syria sanctions
After a monumental removal of sanctions by the US on Trump's Gulf tour, the EU follows the US as it...
EU to offer €4 billion in aid to Egypt
The EU has offered to provide another €4 billion in aid to Egypt in order for the country to meet...
UK-US “full and comprehensive” trade deal announced by Trump
A "full and comprehensive" trade deal between the UK and the US has been announced by Donald Trump on his...
Morocco boosts public sector pay to $1,000 monthly by 2026
Morocco will increase the average net public sector salary to MAD 10,100 ($1,000) monthly by early 2026, up from MAD...
US-Ukraine: Minerals agreement signed after months of tension
The US and Ukraine have finally signed a minerals agreement following months of escalating tension and negotiation. According to Al...
Terror past vs. stability: the Syria question
New president of Syria, al-Sharaa, is calling on Western countries and the USA to remove sanctions that were placed on...
Moscow-Algiers alliance forms amid diplomatic tensions
Russia and Algeria held a business forum on April 22nd, during which both countries expanded their bilateral relationship with the...
Algeria steers aways from oil dependence with diversification plan
Algeria is taking steps to leave its long-time dependence on hydrocarbons in the past. On April 18th, the World Bank...
Syria’s president and former HTS leader makes Time’s most influential list
Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, has landed a spot as...
Algeria makes strides in economic diversification
Algeria is making significant progress on economic diversification, according to a new World Bank report highlighting the country's reduced dependence...
USDA exempts Morocco as new sugar tariffs take effect
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new tariffs on high-sugar imports but granted exemptions to Morocco and several...
Syrian officials seek loans at Washington finance talks
Syria is making its first real bold move to become a pseudo western vassal as it turns to the international...
