Keywords: 2030


Morocco bets on artificial intelligence to drive growth and expand regional influence

Morocco is turning artificial intelligence into a pillar of economic reform and diplomatic influence, unveiling a national strategy aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position across Africa and the Arab world. On 12 January 2026, authorities introduced the “AI Made in Morocco 2030”......

Saudi and Emirati ambitions turn quiet competition into open rivalry

What began as a discreet race for influence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has evolved into an overt strategic rivalry that is reshaping regional balances without a shot being fired, yet at a potentially high long term cost for both sides. For general readers, policy analysts and investors following Gulf......

Russian ambassador praises Morocco’s stability and economic growth

Morocco’s economic resilience and political stability have been highlighted by Russia’s ambassador to the Kingdom, who described bilateral relations as dynamic and steadily expanding. In remarks published by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Ambassador Vladimir Baybakov emphasized the......

China tests Long March 10 rocket in step toward 2030 moon landing

China on Wednesday successfully conducted a flight test of its Long March 10 carrier rocket and the crewed Mengzhou spacecraft, marking a major milestone in its plan to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. The launch took place at 11:00 a.m. Beijing time from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan......

Morocco accelerates socially oriented artificial intelligence strategy

In recent months, Morocco has sharply accelerated its digital and artificial intelligence agenda through a series of agreements and strategies that touch public administration, data infrastructure and AI-related industries, all aligned with a “Digital Morocco 2030” vision. What is new is......

Saudi Arabia turns to wealthy families to boost investment

Facing tighter budgets despite oil revenues calculated at around $80 per barrel, Saudi Arabia is increasingly relying on domestic sources to fund its development ambitions. The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently convened a group of the country’s wealthiest......

Saudi Arabia adjusts World Cup stadium plans amid fiscal pressures

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to host a record-breaking football spectacle in 2034 are entering a more cautious phase as the kingdom reassesses its approach to infrastructure development. Authorities have scaled back some stadium designs, adjusted budgets, and delayed construction timelines to......

Ryanair announces fifth base in Rabat with $200 million investment

Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,......

Sports infrastructures: Morocco confirms its status as an international reference

Morocco is strengthening its position as a global benchmark in sports infrastructure through a continuous and ambitious modernization program, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. With the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and......