Coca-Cola Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Earnings per share: For the quarter, EPS grew 4% to $0.53, while comparable EPS (non-GAAP) grew 6% to $0.58. Europe, Middle East & AfricaUnit case volume grew 2% for the quarter, primarily driven by growth in Trademark Coca-Cola and sparkling flavors. North AmericaUnit case volume grew 1% for the quarter, primarily driven by growth in water, sports, coffee and tea and Trademark Coca-Cola. All references to volume and volume percentage changes indicate unit case volume, unless otherwise noted. First quarter 2025 financial results were impacted by two fewer days as compared to first quarter 2024, and fourth quarter 2025 financial results were impacted by one additional day as compared to fourth quarter 2024.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 10, 2026 12:02 UTC
NTT Data acquires Zero&One to accelerate cloud growth across the Middle East
The acquisition significantly strengthens NTT DATA's cloud capabilities and positions it to tap into the rapidly expanding Middle East cloud services market. The acquisition supports NTT DATA's regional growth ambitions as the Middle East cloud market enters a period of significant growth, e.g. "This acquisition enables us to deliver high-impact solutions and enhance the value we bring to organizations in the Middle East. Zero&One's expertise strengthens our ability to deliver the speed, scale and technical depth clients need in today's cloud-first environment," said Burcak Soydan, Managing Director for the Middle East at NTT DATA. "Joining NTT DATA is the natural next step in our growth journey," said Ali El Kontar, CEO of Zero&One.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 10, 2026 11:05 UTC
DENSO Updates North American Organizational Structure, Leader Roles
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February 10, 2026 09:49 UTC
Russian stealth jets have arrived in North Africa, as filmed by Algerian potato farmer
BERLIN — A new video snapped by a potato farmer appears to confirm that Algeria is the first country to have received the fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet from Russia. It appears to have originated from the Arabic-language TikTok user doz.kbran, whose public profile also features Algerian soccer clips and cityscapes. The document also indicated an Algerian order for 14 fighter-bombers Su-34. The total price for the Algerian Su-57 order was widely reported in Russian-language aviation media as around $2 billion for 14 aircraft. In November 2025, Russia confirmed that two Su-57 fighters had already been delivered to an unnamed foreign customer, presumably Algeria.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 10, 2026 09:27 UTC
CBE fines Credit Agricole Egypt $44.7mln over MSME lending shortfall
Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) imposed a regulatory fine of EGP 2.1 billion on Credit Agricole Egypt (CIEB) for failing to meet mandatory financing requirements for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Under CBE regulations, MSMEs financing must account for 25% of a bank’s total loan and credit facilities portfolios. The penalty followed Credit Agricole Egypt’s non-compliance with this requirement up to May 2025, which triggered an obligation to deposit the financing shortfall as an interest-free amount with the CBE. By the end of 2025, Credit Agricole Egypt had brought its MSMEs financing into line with regulatory thresholds, enabling it to recover EGP 733 million of the deposited amount. In January, the CBE imposed a fine totaling EGP 1.143 billion on HSBC Egypt.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 10, 2026 06:44 UTC
NAGRAVISION Enables Secure, Cloud-Based OSNtv Viewing on Samsung Smart TVs
The launch marks a first-of-its-kind service in the region giving consumers in more than 20 countries access to the OSN pay-TV service on Samsung connected TVs, enabling seamless availability without a set-top box. The OSNtv service powered by TVkey Cloud is compatible with all Samsung Ultra HD connected TV models manufactured since 2021. Developed collaboratively by NAGRAVISION and Samsung, TVkey Cloud offers a user-friendly experience that safeguards long-term content investments with security built directly into the connected TV chipset. Imad El Khoury, VP Commercial Sales, OSN Our goal is always to ensure consumers have easy access to their favorite OSNtv content. The partnership with NAGRAVISION and Samsung through TVkey Cloud now enables us to deliver the OSNtv premium proposition to our consumers, allowing them to enjoy the best of OSNtv on connected TVs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 10, 2026 04:42 UTC
EU says ‘concerns’ raised with UAE over its role in Sudan war
Commission foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar el Anouni told reporters on Monday (9 February) that the bloc had “during its political dialogues and exchanges with the UAE been raising its concerns about reported UAE support for the RSF [Rapid Support Forces] at various levels”. Three years of civil warAfter nearly three years of civil war, Sudan has effectively been partitioned, with the SAF controlling the capital Khartoum and the key port of Port Sudan in the country’s north east. The UAE is the RSF main international ally and has supplied it with cash and weapons in exchange for gold. A commission spokesperson also pointed to a “dramatic escalation of violence” in the civil war in recent weeks. The EU and UAE are currently engaged in negotiations on a trade deal which started last July and, say officials, have advanced rapidly.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 22:15 UTC
Americana secures 75-year Malak Al Tawouk licence and acquires UAE and KSA units
MAT is a family-owned Lebanese brand founded in Beirut in 1996. Credit: muosagfx / Shutterstock.com. Americana Restaurants International (AMR) has brought Lebanese quick service brand Malak Al Tawouk (MAT) into its portfolio through two related transactions. These existing MAT franchisees operate seven stores in the UAE and three stores in Saudi Arabia. AMR said the existing MAT franchises have annualised revenue of nearly $21.1m. The acquisition of the existing MAT franchisees is valued at $20.8m.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 21:04 UTC
Morocco emerges as fastest-growing supplier to German tomato market – The North Africa Post
Morocco has emerged as the fastest-growing supplier of tomatoes to the German market over the past two decades, multiplying its export volumes nearly fivefold, UN data showed. Moroccan shipments to Germany jumped from 12,710 tons in 2005 to 74,890 tons in 2024, an exceptional 489% increase that outpaces every other major supplier. This rapid expansion has lifted Morocco’s market share to nearly 10%, compared with less than 2% twenty years ago. Despite this remarkable rise, Morocco still trails the Netherlands, long the dominant supplier, which delivered 360,200 tons to Germany in 2024, accounting for 47.93% of total imports. Spain remains the second-largest source, sending 216,180 tons in 2024, or 28.77% of the market.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 20:56 UTC
Wafaa M Rashed: Understanding the Power Dynamics Shaping Africa’s Genomic Future
Wafaa M Rashed/ga4gh.orgWafaa M Rashed: Understanding the Power Dynamics Shaping Africa’s Genomic FutureWafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:“New Blog Spotlight | Who Owns Africa’s Genome? Power, Politics and Data JusticeUnderstanding the Power Dynamics Shaping Africa’s Genomic FutureAt PAPERI, we continue to amplify African voices leading critical conversations in genomics policy. This new blog digs deep into one of the most urgent questions in the field today:Who truly controls Africa’s genomic data—and what would real African leadership look like? We are proud to feature an important contribution by Pharmacist Mohammad Usman,Head of Pharmaceutical Services, General Hospital Kagara, Niger State, NigeriaGraduate of PAPERI’s Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics programIn this thought-provoking piece, Usman examines the political, ethical, and historical forces shaping genomic governance in Africa, including:Persistent power asymmetries between Global North institutions and African researchersThe evolving role of African governments, regulators, and consortia like H3AfricaIndigenous and community-driven claims to genomic sovereigntyUbuntu-informed frameworks redefining transparency, reciprocity, and shared authorityThe urgent need for African-led infrastructure, bioinformatics capacity, and benefit-sharing mechanismsThis blog reinforces a key message at the heart of PAPERI’s mission:Genomics policy is not only about data and technology—it is about power, justice, and who gets to shape Africa’s future. For Africa to move from participation to power, we must build systems that reflect African values, leadership, and sovereignty.”Read the spotlightMore posts featuring Wafaa M Rashed
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February 09, 2026 20:27 UTC
NTT DATA Acquires Zero&One to Strengthen Cloud Presence in MENA
#Cloud NTT DATA Acquires Zero&One to Strengthen Cloud Presence in MENA The acquisition enables NTT DATA to offer comprehensive cloud services to Middle East and African clients, including cloud migration, application modernization, cloud-native development, data analytics and AI solutions. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The acquisition significantly strengthens NTT DATA’s cloud capabilities and positions it to tap into the rapidly expanding Middle East cloud services market. The acquisition supports NTT DATA’s regional growth ambitions as the Middle East cloud market enters a period of significant growth. Zero&One’s expertise strengthens our ability to deliver the speed, scale and technical depth clients need in today’s cloud-first environment.” – Burcak Soydan, Managing Director for the Middle East, NTT DATA “Joining NTT DATA is the natural next step in our growth journey.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 20:16 UTC
“Hikayat Ramadan’’ by Four Seasons – Ushering in a Month of Stories, Community, and Togetherness Across the Region
In celebration of the Holy Month, Four Seasons launches Hikayat Ramadan, inspired by the timeless art of storytelling – or in Arabic, Hikayat - and shared moments that spotlight cultural diversity and engage with local communities across the region. Art of StorytellingGuided by the meaning of Hikayat, Four Seasons properties across the region will celebrate narration as a powerful connector during Ramadan, with each property’s signature Ramadan cake inspired by regional storytelling across the GCC and North Africa. Four Seasons Hotel Amman will transform its Grand Ballroom into an elegant oasis where timeless traditions meet modern sophistication, featuring an international buffet, live cooking stations, and a live oriental band. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre: Wael Elsherif Ahmed ElSherif, Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre, crafted a cake inspired by the heart of the Arabian desert, made with renowned Saudi dates, crisp kunafa, malt infused white chocolate, pistachio cream, and pure honey. With 18 hotels and resorts in 10 countries across the region, Four Seasons continues to grow its portfolio in the Middle East with 12 new property openings in the pipeline, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay; Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island; Four Seasons Hotel Madinah; Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jeddah at the Corniche; Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah; Four Seasons Resort NEOM at Sindalah; Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah; Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach; Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Muscat; Four Seasons Resort and Residences Ras Al Khaimah at Mina; Four Seasons Hotel Luxor; and Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Cairo Capital at Madinaty.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 19:26 UTC
EGYPTAIR takes delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Toulouse, France, 09 February 2026 – EGYPTAIR has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. EGYPTAIR currently operates an Airbus fleet of eight A320neos, seven A321neos and 11 A330 Family aircraft, including five A330-200P2F. The aircraft features a two-class configuration, comprising 30 Business Class suites with direct aisle access and 310 Economy Class seats. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 18:46 UTC
GCC countries maintain energy dominance while decarbonising operations
Since 2005, the GCC has produced nearly 18% of global oil and gas, a share expected to increase as investment continues in low-cost, advantaged resources. As global energy demand increasingly shifts toward Asia, the region’s location and cost competitiveness strengthen its position as a preferred supplier. “The global energy transition will not progress at the same pace across regions, nor will it follow a single pathway,” said Brice Le Gallo, vice-president & regional director for Southern Europe, MEA & LATAM, Energy Systems at DNV. “In the Middle East, oil and gas remain central to economic stability and global energy security. GCC countries are realigning domestic energy systems to reduce oil and gas use domestically and free up volumes for export and low-carbon fuel production.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 17:39 UTC
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350 and becomes launch operator of the new generation widebody in North Africa
EgyptAir, Egypt’s national carrier, took delivery of its first Airbus A350 in Toulouse on February 9. The aircraft is the first of 16 A350‑900s ordered by the airline, making EgyptAir the launch operator of Airbus’s latest‑generation long‑haul widebody in North Africa. EgyptAir is already a major operator of Airbus’s commercial aircraft family, with eight A320neo, seven A321neo and eleven A330‑family aircraft in service, including five A330‑200P2F freighters (plus aircraft operated by its subsidiary Air Cairo). The Egyptian national carrier selected the Airbus A350 at the 2023 Dubai Airshow, signing a firm order for 10 aircraft. As of January 31, the Airbus A350 family had accumulated 1,529 aircraft on order from 67 customers, of which 698 have been delivered.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 09, 2026 17:31 UTC