Keywords: Governance


Morocco faces language gap in global artificial intelligence landscape, UN report finds

Morocco is among the countries facing significant challenges in developing the linguistic resources needed to fully participate in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem, according to a preliminary report from an independent international scientific panel on AI established under the......

Morocco prepares for 2026 elections with focus on transparency and electoral integrity

Morocco is preparing for its upcoming parliamentary elections in a political context marked by renewed attention to the transparency, integrity and organization of the electoral process. The vote, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will be the fifth legislative election held during the reign of King Mohammed......

UEFA Escalates Pressure on FIFA Over Reported World Cup Commercial Sale

UEFA has strongly criticized reports that FIFA is considering selling a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors, warning that such a move could cross a major line in football governance. In a statement published on social media, European football’s governing body......

eBay agrees to $55.7 million settlement over harassment campaign targeting Massachusetts couple

eBay and three former senior executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts couple who were subjected to a coordinated harassment campaign carried out by former company employees, bringing to a close one of the most extraordinary corporate misconduct cases......

Diversity appointments to S&P 500 boards hit decade low as Trump's DEI policies reshape corporate governance

The pace of appointing women and racial minority candidates to the boards of S&P 500 companies has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, signaling a major shift in corporate governance as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. New......

U.S. lawmaker seeks answers from FIFA president over ties with Trump administration

The relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump is facing increased political scrutiny in Washington, as questions emerge over the nature of their interactions and possible benefits exchanged between the football governing body and the American administration. According......

UK regulator fines EY and audit partner $1.6 million over Made.com audit failures

Ernst & Young (EY) and one of its audit engagement partners have been fined a combined £1.24 million (approximately $1.65 million) by the United Kingdom's accounting regulator following deficiencies identified in the audit of online furniture retailer Made.com. The sanctions underscore......

HSBC strengthens its artificial intelligence strategy with a new global hub

HSBC Holdings is expanding its investment in artificial intelligence as the banking group prepares to establish a new global AI hub in Singapore and recruit more than 100 specialists to support its technology ambitions. The initiative reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in the financial......

Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......