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Macron Launches Gulf Tour to Secure Oil Supplies Amid French Unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron began a diplomatic tour of the Gulf on Monday, October 19, seeking to strengthen France’s energy security as rising fuel costs and violent unrest at home put pressure on his government. The visit, which includes Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar,......

Morocco establishes a dedicated AI ministry as governments adopt different models of digital governance

Morocco has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of its government structure by creating a ministry responsible for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and administrative reform. The portfolio has been assigned to Ahmed Rahhou, the former president of the Competition Council, marking......

China calls for renewed negotiations and lasting peace in the Middle East

China has reiterated its willingness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was prepared to play a constructive role in securing a comprehensive ceasefire, resuming political negotiations and advancing......

Flydubai faces uncertainty over Israel operations after in-flight incident

The impact of the recent incident involving a Flydubai flight bound for Israel will depend largely on the findings of the ongoing investigation, with aviation analysts saying the airline's broader operations could remain resilient despite the disruption to its Israel services. Flight FZ1073, travelling......

Abu Dhabi meeting brings Israeli and Arab officials together over Iran and regional security

Moroccan representatives reportedly attend high-level Abu Dhabi talks Moroccan representatives were reportedly present at a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a report......

UAE leads global generative AI adoption as gap between regions widens

Generative artificial intelligence continued to expand worldwide during the second quarter of 2026, although adoption remained highly uneven across countries and regions. New data from Microsoft's AI Economy Institute show that the United Arab Emirates maintained its position at the top of the global......

Abu Dhabi Declaration calls for coordinated global response to cybercrime

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has placed the rapidly changing nature of cybercrime and technology-enabled criminal activity at the centre of the international debate, with member states adopting the Abu Dhabi Declaration as a framework for stronger cooperation. The......

Abraham Accords: Morocco and partners discuss new phase of regional cooperation

Morocco took part in a high-level meeting of countries involved in the Abraham Accords in New York, marking the first official gathering of the participating states since January 2023 and bringing renewed attention to the future of the regional cooperation framework. The meeting, convened by the N7......

Bourita meets Saudi, Lebanese and Emirati officials during UN General Assembly

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a series of meetings with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates in New York on Friday, as diplomatic activity intensified around the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meetings brought together......