RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has unveiled a series of new subsidiaries and industrial initiatives at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, underscoring its strategy to localize more than 50 percent of the Kingdom’s defense expenditure by 2030. Under the patronage of Defense Minister and SAMI Chairman Princ...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — The Morocco cosmetics market is projected to grow from $1.82 billion in 2024 to nearly $3.59 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.92 percent, driven by rising consumer interest in personal grooming, skincare, and wellness products. Market analysts say Moroccan cosmetics, renowned for ingredient...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Morocco’s partnership with US defense company Lockheed Martin was highlighted at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, as Moroccan officials underscored longstanding cooperation in airpower, manufacturing and security capabilities. Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s minister delegate in charge of National Defense Admi...
TINDOUF, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria is advancing construction of a 200-megawatt solar power plant in the Gara Djebilet region of Tindouf province as part of its national strategy to expand renewable energy and promote sustainable development in the country’s southern areas. Mustapha Benabdelkader, the provincial Director of Energy, said the proj...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has launched its first national Startup Charter, pledging $1 billion in funding and introducing policy reforms to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem, boost job creation, and accelerate economic growth. The initiative follows more than a year of consultations involving 15 government entities and more than ...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi women leaders have pledged more than $8 billion in investments aimed at strengthening women’s participation and leadership across the Kingdom’s labor market, officials said during a high-level discussion at the Saudi Media Forum. Ameerah Altaweel, chairwoman of the Saudi Women Leaders Network, said the netwo...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has strengthened its strategic partnership with China by completing a major Trans-Saharan railway and launching advanced communication satellites. Officials say the projects will drive economic diversification, reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, and support long-term national development. According to Ekhbary N...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt’s top media regulator has blocked access to the US-based gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns over child safety and exposure to inappropriate content, officials said. The Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced the decision following growing pressure from lawmakers, who warned that the platform could expos...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algerian officials say the development of the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine represents a major strategic step toward reinforcing the country’s industrial sovereignty and accelerating national economic growth. Djamel Eddine Choutri, chief of staff to the secretary of state at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, said ...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has inaugurated a UNESCO Chair dedicated to Digital Technologies and Human Behavior, reinforcing its role in global social innovation and ethical technology research. Based within HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering, the Chair will examine how digital tools influence human conduct,...
