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Samsung's hidden surveillance app raises alarms across MENA region

Social Media Exchange (SMEX), a nonprofit advocating for digital rights in West Asia and North Africa, has raised concerns about a surveillance threat posed by Israeli-linked software pre-installed on Samsung smartphones across the MENA region. Pre-installed app collects user data without consent SMEX......

Casablanca secures position as top financial hub in MENA region

Casablanca continues to solidify its standing as one of the leading financial capitals in the Middle East and North Africa region, maintaining its third-place ranking among regional financial centers for 2024, according to the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) report. On the international stage,......

Morocco's AMDIE earns top investment promotion award in MENA region

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) has been honored as the Best Investment Promotion Agency in the MENA region during the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2025) held in Abu Dhabi. This recognition underscores AMDIE's significant role in promoting investment and exports......

Warner Music partners with Moroccan rappers Dizzy DROS, Snor, and Kouz1

Warner Music MENA has forged a significant partnership with three prominent Moroccan rappers: Dizzy DROS, Snor, and Kouz1. This collaboration aims to enhance the label's footprint within the Moroccan music landscape, as detailed in a recent press release. The artists are celebrated for their distinctive......

Egypt and Palestine explore avenues for a Gaza ceasefire

In a significant diplomatic meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Palestinian counterpart Mohamed Mustafa discussed the critical developments in the MENA region and the ongoing efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, alongside initiatives for reconstruction. Madbouli......

Morocco's automotive production boosts regional growth in 2024

In 2024, Morocco's automotive production saw a significant increase of 12%, reaching nearly 500,000 vehicles. This surge played a crucial role in offsetting a decline in production in Iran, contributing to an overall 0.4% growth in vehicle production across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)......

Morocco leads North Africa in 2025 economic freedom index

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking country in North Africa according to the 2025 Economic Freedom Index, published by the Heritage Institute. The nation secured the 86th position globally, achieving a score of 60.3. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Morocco ranks seventh out......

Aziz Akhannouch strengthens ties with World Bank’s MENA vice president

On Monday in Rabat, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met with Ousmane Dione, Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Their discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Morocco and the World Bank Group, with the goal of enhancing......

Global internet shutdowns surge in 2024 amid rising conflicts: NGO report

Governments across the globe imposed an unprecedented number of internet shutdowns in 2024, as detailed in a new report on "digital violence." According to the report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition, 296 shutdowns were documented in 54 countries last year, surpassing the 283 shutdowns......