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Algeria in diplomatic disarray after Portugal’s backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan

A painful déjà vu for Algeria: Portugal has once again voiced its support for the Kingdom’s proposal, describing it as a “serious and credible” solution to a conflict that has lingered for decades. The endorsement, made during a bilateral meeting between Moroccan and Portuguese officials, adds Lisbon to the expanding list of European capitals aligning […]

Marrakech to Host 44th Annual Meeting of Islamic Development Bank

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will convene its 44th annual meeting in Marrakech April 3-6 to discuss challenges and explore opportunities facing IsDB Group member countries. The announcement of the venue was made Thursday by Moroccan Minister of Economy & Finance Mohamed Benchaaboun during the Public-Private Partnerships Forum 2019 organized by the IsDB in Rabat. […]

Global Fertilizer Market Braces for Soaring Prices amid Geopolitical Tensions

Global fertilizer market has entered a period of heightened volatility as the Middle East conflict continues to send shockwaves through trade flows, logistics and across all major fertilizer groups. According to an analysis issued by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS), uncertainty over freight routes, escalating insurance costs and the near-closure of the Strait of […]