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Morocco has been selected to occupy the first seat at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is scheduled to open in New York in September 2026. The designation was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres through a lottery draw conducted during a plenary session of the body, in accordance with longstanding […]
The London-based Xtract Resources Company has announced it obtained a 10-year mining license for the Amghas antimony project in northwest Morocco, marking a major step toward near-term production. In parallel, the Company has begun relocating existing processing plant infrastructure from Casablanca to Amghas, while Wildstone SARL (“Wildstone”), Xtract’s 80%-owned venture, finalizes documentation for a processing […]
Aura Energy is moving closer to securing financing for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, with discussions underway for potential backing from U.S. institutions, marking a significant step in the development of what could become the country’s first uranium mine. On June 2, 2026, the Australian company announced it is negotiating with the U.S. International […]
The United Nations in Libya has raised concerns over a growing wave of misinformation, disinformation and inflammatory rhetoric circulating on social media, warning that such content could heighten tensions and undermine stability in the country. In a statement published on Facebook, the UN said false and misleading information poses risks to the security, dignity and […]
Morocco and the United Kingdom are aiming to double the volume of their bilateral trade from 4.5 billion pounds currently, officials said, as both countries move to deepen economic cooperation and boost bilateral investment. The goal was stated during the 4th session of the Morocco-UK Association Council held in Rabat, under the co-chairmanship of Minister […]
Morocco’s leading private healthcare group Akdital is preparing to build a third hospital in Saudi Arabia, marking a new step in its rapid expansion across the Gulf region, specialized media reported. The Casablanca-listed group has acquired land in Riyadh for the project, according to company communication cited by Reuters and Le Desk. The planned facility […]
Morocco maintained its presence in the top 10 of the MENA region for startup fundraising in April 2026, reaching seventh place with 1.7 million dollars mobilized through a single transaction — a slight increase on the 1.2 million raised in March, when the country had briefly reached third place in a market compressed to its […]
Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2026–2030 and adopted a National Charter for Artificial Intelligence Ethics as part of National Technology Day celebrations in Tripoli. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said artificial intelligence has become an important tool for improving public services, increasing Government efficiency and boosting the country’s economic competitiveness. He […]
King Mohammed VI and President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is paying a private visit to Morocco, have reviewed in Rabat on Tuesday the various issues and challenges on the international scene, particularly those concerning the Gulf States and the Middle East, said the Royal office in a […]
Morocco and the European Union launched a program to support the Kingdom’s national water policy for a total cost of 3.7 billion dirhams (€348 million), as the country faces mounting pressure on its water resources due to climate change and recurring droughts. The program, unveiled in Rabat, is backed by the EU along with Germany, […]