by Ghazi Ben Ahmed | Mar 30, 2026 | Economy, MENA (Middle East & North Africa), News, Politics
Brent crude settled at $79.45 on March 1 — before the strike on the Ras Tanura refinery operated by Saudi Aramco, before major shipping lines suspended transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and before mounting security alerts signaled that this narrow waterway –...
by Ghazi Ben Ahmed | Mar 30, 2026 | News
Dear fellow citizens, devoted patriots, As we enter the new year of 2026, my dearest wish is for the salvation of our homeland. Tunisia stands at a crossroads: we must, above all, save it from bankruptcy, but also rid it of the poison of hatred and polarisation that...
by Ghazi Ben Ahmed | Apr 20, 2025 | Economy, MENA (Middle East & North Africa), News
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab powers are racing to secure Washington’s favor. From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, regional giants are pledging massive U.S. investments—$600 billion from Saudi Arabia, $1.4 trillion over a decade from the UAE—targeting AI,...
by Ahmed Lagha | Jan 4, 2025 | MENA (Middle East & North Africa), News, Politics
The Moudawana, or Moroccan Personal Status Code, is a set of laws governing personal status issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and family relations in Morocco. Playing a central role in regulating the rights and duties of family members,...
by Ghazi Ben Ahmed | Jan 3, 2025 | News
Dear friends, Colleagues, Partners and subscribers. As we welcome 2025, I extend my heartfelt wishes for health, peace, and prosperity to you all. While this new year begins amidst tensions and challenges, it also brings with it glimmers of hope and the opportunity to...