Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika smiles as he arrives with his brother Said at his campaign’s communications department during a surprise visit in Algiers

MENA Region: Economies expected to grow by 5.5% in 2022 – World Bank

The economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are expected to grow by 5.5% this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5% in 2023, the World Bank says. Yet this growth is uneven across the region, as countries, still struggling to overcome the lasting effects of […]

WB Supports Morocco’s Social Protection and Health Insurance with $500 Mln Funding

The World Bank has approved a new $ 500 million loan for Morocco which is stepping efforts to improve social protection and expand health coverage to include the most vulnerable populations who have been hit the hardest by Covide-19, drought, international conflicts, inflation, Al Haouz earthquake. “Morocco, like many other countries, continues to face a […]

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chairs opening ceremony of Meknes agriculture fair

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, in Meknes on Monday, the opening ceremony of the 16th International Agricultural Fair in Morocco (SIAM), held April 22-28, under the theme “Climate and Agriculture: Advocating Sustainable and Resilient Production Systems” and featuring Spain as guest of honor. At the start of the opening ceremony of this 16th edition, […]