Keywords: Competition


French antitrust regulator to review Orange, Iliad and Bouygues bid for SFR

France’s competition authority is set to examine a €20.35 billion ($23.24 billion) joint offer from Orange, Iliad and Bouygues to acquire telecom operator SFR, according to sources familiar with the matter. The review places one of the biggest potential transactions in the European telecommunications......

UK competition regulator approves eBay's acquisition of Depop from Etsy

Britain's competition regulator has approved eBay's planned acquisition of fashion resale platform Depop from Etsy, removing a significant regulatory obstacle as the U.S. ecommerce company moves forward with its expansion in the fast-growing second-hand fashion market. The decision follows an......

Mercedes-Benz expands Hungarian plant with €1 billion investment to boost global competitiveness

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Hungary with a €1 billion investment aimed at increasing production capacity, improving efficiency and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive global automotive market. The German carmaker announced on Monday that its Kecskemet......

Palestinian passion for Arabian horses endures despite shrinking space in the West Bank

In the occupied West Bank, the elegance of the Arabian horse continues to unite breeders, enthusiasts and families, demonstrating how a centuries-old tradition remains deeply woven into Palestinian cultural identity despite mounting social and geographical challenges. At a prestigious Arabian horse......

Reda Hilali: The Architect Behind Wafa Gestion's Rise in the MENA Region

In a sector where investor confidence is built on performance, strategic vision, and the ability to anticipate market changes, Reda Hilali has established himself as one of the key figures in asset management in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For the second consecutive year,......

Atlas Lions Expected Back in Rabat After Historic Run at the 2026 World Cup

The Atlas Lions are set to return to Morocco following their remarkable campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the national delegation will arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport late Saturday night into Sunday, July 12, around 1 AM, aboard a private flight......

Casablanca Arab Film Festival: The 7th edition celebrates the diversity of Arab Cinema

Casablanca is set to host a new edition of the Arab Film Festival, an essential event for both professionals and enthusiasts of the seventh art. Scheduled from July 17 to 24, 2026, this festival will showcase the latest productions in Arab cinema while providing a privileged platform for Moroccan creations. Organized......

EU set to launch in-depth antitrust review of Saipem-Subsea 7 merger

The proposed merger between Italian energy engineering group Saipem and Norway's Subsea 7 is expected to enter an in-depth European Union antitrust investigation, as regulators examine whether the transaction could reduce competition in the offshore energy services market. People familiar with the......

Centrale Danone price increase sparks consumer backlash across Morocco

Morocco’s dairy market has been thrust into the spotlight after reports that Centrale Danone implemented new price increases on several of its dairy products beginning July 7, prompting widespread criticism and fueling renewed calls for a consumer boycott. According to pricing lists circulated......