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Morocco appoints arbitrator in $2.2 billion Emmerson mining dispute

Morocco has officially appointed Professor Zachary Douglas KC as its arbitrator in the $2.2 billion dispute with British mining company Emmerson Plc. The arbitration, overseen by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), marks a critical step in a case that highlights the......

Morocco strengthens ties with US investors to advance $25 billion gas pipeline project

Morocco has stepped onto the global energy stage, presenting its ambitious $25 billion Gazoduc Pipeline project to American investors at the US-Africa Energy Forum in Houston, Texas. The forum, held on August 6–7 in the “Energy Capital of the World,” provided a pivotal platform for......

Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings

Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund embeds AI across operations to redefine investments

Saudi Arabia’s nearly $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that artificial intelligence and automation now underpin “every layer” of its operations. This integration is not only reshaping the fund’s investment strategies but also reflecting......

Norway scrutinizes $2 trillion fund's Israeli investments over Gaza airstrikes

Norway’s government has directed its sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world valued at $2 trillion, to reevaluate its holdings in Israeli companies accused of complicity in human rights violations during the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move comes after reports linked some investments to......

Mohammed VI Investment Fund selects 14 firms to mobilize 19 billion dirhams

The Mohammed VI Investment Fund (FM6I) announced on Thursday the selection of 14 asset management companies to oversee sector-specific and thematic investment funds. This move comes as part of a national strategy to enhance private sector capital, stimulate investment, and generate long-term employment. These......

Nauru's golden passport program struggles to attract buyers

For $105,000, individuals can secure citizenship in Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, Oceania. This "golden passport" initiative, launched on August 7, aims to trade citizenship for investments to combat climate change. However, the program has seen limited interest, with only six......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s top mining investment destination

Morocco has solidified its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking first in Africa and 18th globally in the 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by Canada’s Fraser Institute. This ranking underscores Morocco’s competitive edge in mineral potential and government......

US to approve $5 billion investment in Morocco’s Sahara region

The United States is moving forward with a $5 billion investment plan aimed at fostering socio-economic development in Morocco’s southern provinces, located in the disputed Sahara region. The initiative underscores Washington’s ongoing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and......