Sectors and Industries
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Algeria Pushes SoutH2 Corridor Toward Europe
A 3,000 to 3,300-kilometre pipeline is proposed to move renewable hydrogen from Algeria and Tunisia into Europe. A five-country declaration advanced the plan in October 2026, but costs and investment remain unresolved.
FiveNines takes on design planning for Morocco AI data centre
FiveNines Group will coordinate early design and procurement planning for a proposed 20 MW AI data centre near Casablanca. The project has been linked to a US$1.2 billion investment, but reports give conflicting total capacities of 180 MW and 500 MW; financing, permits and construction remain unconfirmed.
Syria and Libya discuss energy and agricultural cooperation
Syrian and Libyan officials discussed closer cooperation in energy and agriculture and steps to activate the Higher Joint Committee under an August 30 agreement. No projects, funding, timetable or follow-up deals have been independently confirmed.
Five Countries Advance SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor Plans
Ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers declaration on October 1, 2026. The corridor remains at the planning and feasibility stage, with no commercial deliveries underway.
NVIDIA Confirms 500MW AI Factory Near Casablanca
NVIDIA has confirmed the planned Nexus AI Factory in Nouaceur, near Casablanca, with capacity of up to 500MW. The $1.2 billion initial budget is an estimate for the wider consortium, not a disclosed NVIDIA investment; Morocco is also part of a separate Cassava-led compute programme.
Algeria faces volatile costs as prebiotic sugar imports surge
Algeria's prebiotic sugar market is growing fast, but heavy import dependence leaves it exposed to global price swings and supply chain risks.
Marlink brings new digital safety tech to Morocco Desert Challenge
Marlink has rolled out new satellite-based communication and tracking systems for the 2026 Morocco Desert Challenge, aiming to keep competitors safer and help organisers manage the race across the desert's toughest stretches.
Tunisia sets its sights on electric mobility leadership in North Africa
Tunisia is moving to redefine its role in the automotive sector by targeting electric mobility and innovation, seeking to offer Europe a sustainable alternative to China and showcase its manufacturing capabilities beyond traditional components.
Morocco outlines new regional tourism plan at Paris trade show
Morocco has introduced a new approach to tourism, focusing on spreading visitors across all 12 regions and updating infrastructure. The plan, presented in Paris, is designed to create jobs and raise Morocco's international profile ahead of 2030 targets.
Fabtech completes turnkey cleanroom for Algerian veterinary plant
Fabtech Technologies has delivered a full-scale cleanroom and MEP solution for an undisclosed veterinary manufacturing facility in Algeria, marking another strategic investment in the country's pharmaceutical infrastructure and regional supply chain.
Algeria Mobilises Tourism Sector to Rehabilitate Fire-Damaged Homes
Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts has convened sector leaders to coordinate urgent repairs of homes damaged by recent wildfires in several wilayas, aiming to complete works before autumn rains and reinforce the sector's social responsibility.
Libya Seeks to Localise Prosthetics Industry with International Partners
Libya is advancing plans to localise its prosthetics industry by attracting international companies, aiming to transfer expertise, develop local skills, and reduce reliance on treatment abroad. The initiative could strengthen national healthcare capacity.
Egyptian Industry Minister Reviews Key Manufacturing Sites in Damietta
Egypt's Industry Minister Khaled Hashem and Damietta Governor Hossam El-Din Fawzi toured major factories in Damietta, highlighting government efforts to deepen local manufacturing, support exports, and strengthen Egypt's industrial base in furniture, fertilizers, and textiles.