Keywords: Infrastructure


New step forward for the Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail project

Morocco has taken a new step toward expanding its high-speed rail network, as the Office National des Chemins de Fer(ONCF) launched a tender worth 104 million dirhams for the electrical connection of key infrastructure linked to the future high-speed line between Kenitra and Marrakech. The......

Altman says AI will be sold by usage like electricity

A video clip of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman describing artificial intelligence as a metered utility has spread widely online, reigniting debate about how access to advanced AI should be controlled and priced. Altman made the remarks during a conversation with Global Infrastructure Partners chief......

Guercif–Nador West Med highway: a strategic project to unlock the Oriental region

Construction work on the highway linking Guercif to the future Nador West Med port is advancing steadily, marking a major step in Morocco’s efforts to strengthen transport infrastructure in the Oriental region. The project, stretching over 105 kilometers, represents an investment of approximately......

Drone attack sparks fire in industrial area of Abu Dhabi

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates reported that a drone attack triggered a fire on Tuesday in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, a zone known for hosting energy-related facilities and logistics infrastructure. Emergency teams quickly responded to the incident and worked to contain the flames. Officials......

Strikes hit oil depots near Tehran leaving four dead

Tensions in the Middle East escalated again after several petroleum facilities in and around Tehran were targeted overnight, according to Iranian officials. The attacks reportedly damaged multiple fuel storage locations and caused fatalities among workers at the sites. Authorities in Iran stated that......

Oracle and OpenAI halt Texas AI data center expansion plan

Technology companies Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans to expand a major artificial intelligence data center project in Texas, highlighting the complex financial and strategic challenges surrounding large-scale AI infrastructure. The decision concerns a planned expansion in Abilene,......

Oil field operations halted in Iraq after drone attack

Oil production at a field operated by the American company HKN Energy in northern Iraq has been suspended following an attack involving drones, according to authorities in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The incident occurred near the Sarsang oil field, located in the province of Dohuk Province.......

Amazon restores service after six hour shopping outage linked to software error

Amazon said it resolved a widespread service disruption on Thursday after a technical issue prevented tens of thousands of customers from completing purchases, viewing prices, or accessing their accounts for several hours. The outage began around 2 p.m. Eastern Time on March 5 and lasted roughly six......

Morocco’s ADM reports 20 percent revenue rise, expands highways for 2030 World Cup

Morocco’s national highway operator, Autoroutes du Maroc, posted a 20 percent increase in consolidated revenue in 2025, reflecting stronger traffic activity and a surge in construction works as the country accelerates infrastructure upgrades ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Revenue reached MAD......