Keywords: Infrastructure


UN Calls for Safer Homes and Stronger Household Disaster Preparedness

The United Nations has called for greater investment in safer housing and household disaster preparedness, warning that damage to homes remains a major source of economic loss and human suffering during natural disasters. In a statement released on Tuesday, October 13, to mark the International Day......

Morocco Reshapes Its Maritime Strategy to Strengthen Sovereignty and Global Trade Influence

Morocco is advancing a new maritime strategy aimed at turning its strategic position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea into a source of economic strength and international influence. By modernizing port infrastructure, expanding logistics networks and strengthening connections with......

Fez Opens Investment Opportunity for Cable Car Linking Tourism and Heritage

Morocco is seeking investors to develop a tourist cable car system in Fez, as the historic imperial city explores new ways to enhance its tourism offering while preserving its architectural heritage. The Fez-Meknes Regional Investment Center has issued a call for expressions of interest targeting Moroccan......

Global race to expand EV charging networks reshapes the future of electric mobility

The global competition in the electric vehicle industry is increasingly extending beyond battery technology and vehicle prices to the infrastructure needed to keep cars charged. As electric mobility expands, the availability, speed and cost of charging are becoming decisive factors in consumers’......

Amazon explores potential $7 billion acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Decart

Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Decart, a San Francisco-based startup developing software for artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, in a deal that could be worth approximately $7 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the discussions. The potential......

Saudi Arabia Warns of Firm Response After Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

Saudi Arabia has acknowledged mounting pressure on its critical infrastructure following a series of deadly attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement, with the government warning of a firm response as security concerns disrupt aviation and raise questions about the protection of strategic energy......

EU lawmaker calls for security services to access advanced AI models

French MEP Valérie Hayer has called on the European Union to ensure that its security services have reliable access to advanced artificial intelligence models, while accelerating the deployment of AI-powered defence systems. According to the Brussels-based news outlet Rapporteur, Hayer, who represents......

Zelensky Offers to Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries if Moscow Spares Ukraine’s Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, proposing a reciprocal de-escalation measure as Russian strikes continue to damage the country’s electricity network. In a statement......

Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce as Zelensky Demands Clarification

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, October 11, that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement came as a surprise, leaving questions about the arrangement’s terms and implementation. The......