Mauritanian delegation in Rabat

Morocco Joins Arab Space Coordination Group

Morocco has joined the newly set up Arab group for cooperation in space and satellite technology and industry. The group also includes the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Algeria, Oman and Sudan. The announcement of the birth of the new Arab body was made this week in Abu Dhabi at […]

Moroccan banker recognized among Forbes sustainability leaders

Moroccan business leader Mohamed El Kettani, CEO of Attijariwafa Bank, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s “Sustainability Leaders 2025,” a list highlighting 126 executives shaping the transition to greener economies across the region. Ranked 11th in the banking sector, El Kettani earned recognition for spearheading initiatives that integrate sustainability into financial operations. Notably, Attijariwafa […]

China’s plans to boost renminbi use in Africa face serious headwinds — CEIP study

While China has announced plans to boost the use of the Chinese currency renminbi in Southern Africa, part of Beijing’s efforts to diminish use of the dollar, a new study by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) highlights a number of major obstacles that stand in the way of BRICS’ de-dollarization efforts. In a visit […]