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Data centers take center stage at GITEX Global 2025 as AI drives demand

Global data center demand is experiencing unprecedented growth, with hyperscalers now operating 1,189 large facilities worldwide. These tech giants account for 44% of the global data center capacity, while on-premises solutions have declined to just one-third of the total market. This surge in demand......

UN applauds Morocco’s solar leadership, urges Africa to embrace climate opportunities

The United Nations has recognized Morocco as a leader in renewable energy, urging African countries to capitalize on economic opportunities tied to ambitious climate initiatives. Highlighting the Ouarzazate solar complex, also known as the NOOR complex, the UN described it as a model of how national......

Taqa Morocco posts 17% profit drop in first half of 2025

Taqa Morocco, the operator of the Jorf Lasfar coal-fired power plant, has reported a 17% drop in net profit for the first half (H1) of 2025. Net profit fell to MAD 437 million ($48.7 million), down from MAD 526 million ($58.6 million) in the same period last year. The decrease was largely attributed......

MENA shifts toward renewables, nuclear, and gas as energy demand surges

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a new report analyzing energy diversification strategies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report highlights that MENA has become one of the fastest-growing contributors to global electricity demand since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024.......

Morocco advances green hydrogen strategy with $31.2 billion investment in southern regions

The Moroccan government has taken a significant step forward in its green hydrogen ambitions, with the successful completion of the preliminary phase of the “Chbika 1” project. This milestone was announced during a steering committee meeting on the “Morocco Offer” for green hydrogen,......

Morocco’s industrial sector grows 7% in second quarter as manufacturing and mining thrive

Morocco’s industrial landscape demonstrated strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with overall industrial output rising 7% year-on-year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This performance underscores robust expansion in manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, buoyed......

Morocco’s $35 billion green hydrogen vision: bold ambitions amid global uncertainty

In March 2025, Morocco launched an ambitious energy strategy under the Offre Maroc initiative, committing $35.15 billion (MAD 319 billion) to green hydrogen development across its southern provinces. This initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production, targeting......

Morocco’s NOOR complex leads Africa’s renewable energy revolution

A new report, The Renewable Energy Investment Case for Africa, has praised Morocco’s NOOR Complex as a landmark achievement in Africa’s clean energy transition. The solar plant, located in Ouarzazate, has become a global model for harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on imports......

Two decades after 9/11, a more interconnected world emerges

The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......