Terrorism: Europe is reaping what it sowed in the Middle East, Ayatollah Khameini

The Iranian supreme leader Sunday told a gathering of officials that Europe is reaping what it sowed in the Middle East in reference to the string of terror attacks claimed by the Islamic State group (IS). “Today, Daesh (IS) is Read more

Algeria: African Business Forum Ends In Disarray, Raising International Concerns

Transition from centrally planned economy to free market is not easy as the Algerian authorities must have realized this week when they saw their African Business forum crumbling before their eyes. They must have felt upset and terribly humiliated to Read more

COP22: EBRD & UfM Unveil Joint Program To Boast MENA Renewable Energy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have launched a joint program destined to boast private renewable energy markets in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. The SEMED Private Renewable Energy Framework (SPREF), Read more

Iran Signs Multibillion Dollar Deal with Total

The National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) reached a preliminary agreement worth $4.8 billion with Total, a French energy company, for the development of the South Pars offshore gas field; one of the largest in the world. Total’s Chairman and CEO Read more

Libya: NATO to increase military presence in the Mediterranean Sea

NATO has revealed plans to increase its operations in the Mediterranean Sea especially along the Libyan coast. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the end of the organization summit in Warsaw, Poland, operation Active Endeavour meant to protect ships Read more