Diplomatic Upgrade: Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade missions to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a U.S.-hosted push tied to the Abraham Accords, signaling deeper regional alignment. EU Trade Pressure on the Sahara: Andalusia is demanding an EU-Morocco agreement review, citing “unfair competition” and pointing to imports of tomatoes from Western Sahara. Sahara Water & Infrastructure: Morocco’s Laayoune is moving toward a third seawater desalination unit to expand drinking-water capacity, supporting growth in the southern provinces. Investment Land Allocation: Morocco’s 2026 budget draft shows Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra taking 79% of state land allocated for investment projects in the first half of 2025, with energy dominating land use. Spanish Citizenship for Sahrawis: Spain’s parliament backed a law granting citizenship to Western Saharans born during Spanish rule (and eligible descendants), with Senate approval next. Power Grid Build-Out: A Morocco-linked engineering firm is partnering with China XD Electric on high-voltage infrastructure in Boujdour to transmit wind-generated power into Morocco’s grid. UN-Process Watch: Washington reiterated support for a Sahara solution based on UN Security Council Resolution 2797, stressing the need to involve Algeria. Regional Realignment: Algeria severed ties with the UAE over “provocative or hostile” actions, with Western Sahara and broader alliance politics repeatedly cited in the background.