RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco plans to inject an additional $2 billion into its 2026 state budget to help shield the domestic economy from the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to Reuters citing a government source. The source said the extra funding would be used to support emergency economic measures as disruptions [&hel...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia is expanding the use of digital technologies and biosecurity systems to strengthen crop protection and reduce the impact of agricultural pests, reports SPA. The efforts come as countries mark the International Day of Plant Health, with growing global attention on safeguarding food supplies and ecosyst...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt plans to attract up to $77.5 billion in investments through seven investment zones currently under construction across three governorates, as the country seeks to expand private sector activity and create large-scale employment opportunities, reports Arab News. The planned zones are expected to accommodate 214 proje...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria’s state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with major international energy firms ConocoPhillips, TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy to begin preparations for offshore oil and gas exploration in Syrian territorial waters. The agreement was signed by SPC chief executive Youssef...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Chinese automotive components manufacturer Ningbo Gaofa Automotive Control System has announced plans to establish its first production facility outside Asia in Morocco, expanding its international operations as the North African kingdom strengthens its position as a global vehicle manufacturing center. The Shanghai-lis...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s central bank has allowed commercial lenders to launch fully digital small-ticket loans, marking a significant step in the country’s broader push toward cashless banking and expanded financial inclusion. Under new guidelines issued by Bangladesh Bank on Monday, scheduled banks will be permitted to provide...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has moved forward with the second phase of development at the Hassi Bir Rekaiz oilfield, with state energy firm Sonatrach and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production signing an engineering, procurement, and construction contract with Petrojet and Arkad. According to The Energy News, the agreement covers the ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has restarted crude oil exports to Syria through the Rabia-Al-Yarubiya border crossing, marking a significant step toward restoring cross-border energy flows after more than a decade of disruption. The initial operation, carried out on Friday, involved around 70 tanker trucks transporting crude oil under approved re...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Qatar and Algeria have moved forward with the second phase of a major agricultural partnership valued at approximately $3.5 billion, reinforcing efforts to expand large-scale dairy production and enhance long-term food security. The project, led by Qatar-based Baladna in collaboration with Algerian authorities, has en...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) — A Yemeni delegation focused on coffee sector development has conducted a field visit to Ethiopia to examine the country’s expertise in cultivation, processing, and export preparation, as part of efforts to strengthen Yemen’s coffee industry. The mission, held from April 15 to 29 and supported by the Dorcas, aimed...
