Morocco to accelerate transition to EV manufacturing 

The long-term prospects for auto manufacturing in the country will hinge on an effective transition into the manufacturing of electric cars.

Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business

Analysis

What MBS' latest sports reforms mean for soccer in Saudi Arabia

Talk of privatization of the sports sector is nothing new in the kingdom, but experts believe the changes might help the Saudi Pro League lure in more big names.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Turkey’s plunging lira could herald economic turnaround

The Turkish lira’s record low could signal a return to the free market and all eyes are on the central bank’s monetary policy meeting on June 22.

Turkey

Delay in cashing Qatari aid slows Gaza economy

The delay in disbursing monthly aid to the Gaza Strip population is weighing on the economy, since the payments represent the sole source of income to some 100,000 families.

Palestine

Middle East airlines expected to rebound from pandemic by 2024: IATA

The industry body, which represents some 300 airlines, expects air traffic to double in the Middle East to 550 million annual passengers by 2040.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi-backed LIV Golf merges with US rival PGA Tour

The shocking news settles the legal battles between the two and follows significant tensions surrounding the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s foray into golf.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s film industry ready to boom, but won’t lack drama 

Saudi Arabia and its immense financial firepower are poised to play a disruptive role in film and TV production.

Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Inflation in Turkey drops below 40% in May as Erdogan forms economic team

As Turkey’s annual inflation eases further in May, eyes are on the policies the reelected president's new economic team will pursue with Mehmet Simsek at the helm.

Turkey

Karim Benzema to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad, confirms Real Madrid exit

The Frenchman's contract with the Saudi side is understood to be for two years with the option to extend for a further season.

Saudi Arabia

Goldman Sachs latest bank to expand in Gulf as balance of power shifts

Economic trends are incentivizing multinational banks and financial services firms to expand their operations in the Gulf region.

Legacy: Gulf

Analysis

Saudi Arabia set to host major China business conference as ties grow

The kingdom wants to diversify its economic partnerships and values China with regards to energy and geopolitics, according to one expert.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Morocco's share in formal cannabis market to remain minimal despite reforms

There are questions as to whether local dynamics in the cannabis-growing region and the prospect of international competition could stunt the government’s attempts to make Morocco a powerhouse for the export of legal cannabis.

Harry Clynch

In London, reporting on Middle East economics