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Morocco’s national highway operator, Autoroutes du Maroc, posted a 20 percent increase in consolidated revenue in 2025, reflecting stronger traffic activity and a surge in construction works as the country accelerates infrastructure upgrades ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Revenue reached MAD 6.78 billion, compared with the previous......
Moroccan construction and engineering group SGTM reported consolidated revenue of MAD 15.2 billion, or $1.52 billion, in 2025, up 36.6 percent from MAD 11.1 billion in 2024. The company linked the increase to faster execution of ongoing projects and the launch of major infrastructure programs. Fourth-quarter revenue reached MAD 4.9 billion,......
Morocco is accelerating an industrial shift in its southern regions by aligning large-scale green hydrogen projects with its national digital and artificial intelligence agenda. On 5 February 2026 in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch signed preliminary land reservation agreements with national and international investors, paving the way......
Morocco has begun cautious but concrete trials of a central bank digital currency, as Bank Al‑Maghrib pilots a digital dirham for peer‑to‑peer and cross‑border transactions. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri has described the initiative as a strategic, gradual shift in payment infrastructure, supported by analytical work conducted with the......
Tarik Senhaji has been appointed president of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), placing him at the forefront of Morocco’s financial reform agenda. Named by King Mohammed VI during a Council of Ministers meeting on October 19, 2025, his appointment comes as the kingdom accelerates efforts to modernize its capital markets and......
The latest military escalation between the United States and Iran has unsettled global financial markets and revived concerns about energy security, with potential consequences extending beyond the Gulf to economies such as Morocco. Reciprocal strikes on Iranian positions and American bases across the region, with reported impacts in Qatar,......
Morocco has initiated recruitment for a strategic military drone factory in Benslimane"], operated by Atlas Défense, a local subsidiary of Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar. The facility will focus on the maintenance and production of combat drones for the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco. This initiative represents a key step......
Morocco’s national television channels marked the start of Ramadan with an unusually heavy advertising load, broadcasting 105 commercials on the first day alone, highlighting fierce competition among brands during one of the year’s most watched periods. According to exclusive data obtained by Walaw, the advertisements were clustered......
Morocco is turning artificial intelligence into a pillar of economic reform and diplomatic influence, unveiling a national strategy aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position across Africa and the Arab world. On 12 January 2026, authorities introduced the “AI Made in Morocco 2030” initiative in Rabat, presenting......
From the trading floors of Madrid to the pinnacle of Moroccan sovereign finance, Nezha Hayat’s four decade career has reshaped the Kingdom’s approach to investment, capital markets, and economic growth. Her journey, marked by groundbreaking achievements, culminated in her appointment as Director General of the Mohammed VI Investment......
Spanish authorities have arrested a fugitive sought by Morocco on charges related to human trafficking, marking a new development in cross-border security cooperation between the two countries. In a statement released on Monday, the Policia Nacional confirmed the detention of a suspect who was the subject of an international extradition request......
During the latest edition of Les Impériales, the results of the Love Brand 2025 study confirmed the growing influence of content creators in the Moroccan media space. Among the distinguished profiles, El Wahabi Reda emerged as one of the most cited digital figures by respondents. Love Brand 2025: revealing insights Conducted by the......
Bryan Adams will bring his acoustic tour, The Bare Bones Show, to Morocco this spring for two exclusive performances in Rabat and Tangier, marking a rare and intimate appearance by the Canadian rock icon in the country . The concerts are scheduled for May 5, 2026 at Théâtre Mohammed V in Rabat and May 6, 2026 at Palais des Arts......
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