International Media Investments, CNN to launch CNN Business Arabic

International Media Investments on Monday announced a new partnership with CNN to launch a dedicated digital business platform from the Middle East and North Africa region for Arabic speakers around the world, Arab News reports. The channel will be launched Read more

Saudi Arabia-based IsDB opens first regional headquarters in Egypt

Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has opened its first regional headquarter in Cairo, Egypt, Arab Finance reports. The bank made the announcement in an email press release seen by the media, following the 2022 Annual Meetings, which was held in Read more

US-based BlackRock mulls plans to increase investment in Egypt

New York-headquartered multinational investment Management Corporation is considering to hike its investment in Egypt after it launched a $673 million climate-focused infrastructure fund, Reuters reports. The Arab republic, David Giordano, global head of renewable power at BlackRock Alternative Investors has Read more

First Meeting on Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline in Casablanca

King Mohammed VI of Morocco chaired Tuesday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, the first meeting on the giant gas pipeline project that will go up from Nigeria to Morocco via several West African countries. This landmark project, the biggest Read more

King Mohammed VI Starts Visit to Tanzania, 2nd leg of African Tour

After his successful visit to Rwanda, King Mohammed VI started Sunday an official visit to Tanzania, 2nd leg of an African tour that will lead the Sovereign also to Ethiopia. This important trip to Eastern Africa aims to give a Read more

Tunisia: Interest rates reduced to boost investment, revive economy

Tunisia’s central bank, for the first time since the end of the Ben Ali regime, has cut interest rate by 0.50% because inflation has dropped. It hopes that the decision will contribute to reviving economy and attracting foreign investment. A Read more