Morocco Prepares to Host World Bank-IMF Meetings Amidst Earthquake Aftermath

Morocco’s unwavering commitment to hosting the World Bank-IMF meetings in the wake of a devastating earthquake demonstrates remarkable resilience and dedication. With over 12,000 participants expected to attend, the country has spared no effort in preparing a world-class venue spanning 50 hectares. The earthquake’s impact assessment is underway to ensure that affected areas are rebuilt in a resilient and sustainable manner. Despite the tragic event, Moroccan officials emphasize that the designated venue remains untouched and fully operational. Marrakesh, the host city, is ready to showcase its achievements and reforms to a global audience, providing a vital platform for African nations to advocate for their long-term growth.
Annual Investment Meeting witnesses the launch of UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023

James Zhan, Executive Director, UNCTAD World Investment Forum, announced the launch of ‘UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023’ at the 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Taking place under the theme ‘Investing in sustainable development’, the forum, which will be held in October will bring together government leaders, global CEOs and other investment stakeholders.
Annual Investment Meeting launch Arab China Unicorn Investment Conclave

The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted the China Top 50 Unicorns. The event took place at the Innovation and Technology Track located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and brought together investors, startups, and innovators from the UAE and China.
Analysis: From Meta to Microsoft, AI’s big moment is here

This week, chief executives across the sector packed earnings calls with mentions of the heavily hyped technology, which until recently existed more in the background than as a solid contributor to the bottom line.
Exclusive: Tesla makes China boss highest-profile executive after Musk

Tesla Inc’s China chief Tom Zhu has been promoted to take direct oversight of the electric carmaker’s U.S. assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe, according to an internal posting of reporting lines reviewed by Reuters.
Germany’s half-a-trillion dollar energy bazooka may not be enough

Germany is bleeding cash to keep the lights on. Almost half a trillion dollars, and counting, since the Ukraine war jolted it into an energy crisis nine months ago.
Analysis: Democrats score big wins on climate, drugs with $430 billion U.S. Senate bill

Democrats scored a major policy victory when the U.S. Senate passed a $430 billion climate change, healthcare and tax bill that will help reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change while also cutting drug costs for the elderly.
Explainer: How sanctions against Russia are battering the global aviation industry

Russia’s size and close integration into the global aviation industry since the end of the Cold War means sanctions related to its invasion of Ukraine are having outsized consequences relative to earlier freezes on Iran and North Korea.
Analysis: Amazon notches up sunny sales, despite client shift to ‘multicloud’,

Amazon.com Inc has racked up four straight quarters of cloud computing sales growth, a streak analysts are calling impressive and easing concerns that a customer shift toward multiple cloud vendors would hurt its leading market share.
U.S. helps fund California port project as export delays hurt food makers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday it will help fund a new container yard for agricultural exports at California’s Port of Oakland, as the government, ports and food companies scramble to ease costly shipping delays.