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Morocco continues to lower its illiteracy rate, yet the phenomenon remains deeply rooted in society. The National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy reports a national rate of 24.8% among people aged 10 and above, based on the 2024 population census. This means nearly one in four individuals still lacks basic reading and writing skills......
Morocco and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and British Minister of State for International Trade and Trade Policy Chris Bryant. The meeting reflects the growing momentum in diplomatic and economic......
Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of economic activity across the Arab world, reshaping workplaces, skills requirements and labor market dynamics. Morocco is emerging as a country in transition, seeking to integrate AI into key sectors while addressing longstanding structural challenges that continue to affect employment and......
Morocco's digital economy continues to gain momentum, with mobile payments more than doubling over the past year, reflecting the country's rapid adoption of digital financial services and its broader ambitions in technological innovation. Speaking at the third edition of Visa Fintech Day in Rabat, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition......
Moroccan authorities have launched legal proceedings against three brothers following the circulation of a video showing a six-years-old child being encouraged to consume an alcoholic beverage. The case has generated widespread public concern and renewed discussions about child protection and parental responsibility. According to judicial......
Morocco is set to strengthen its public healthcare system with the deployment of 530 newly qualified specialist doctors across the country's regions beginning in August 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at improving access to medical services and addressing regional disparities in healthcare provision. Health......
The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into public healthcare institutions in an effort to improve early diagnosis and enhance the quality of patient care. Speaking in Rabat during a parliamentary session dedicated to the digital transformation of the health system,......
Moroccan football fans will be able to watch the national team’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge, after the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) secured broadcasting rights through an agreement with beIN Sports. The announcement means supporters of the Atlas Lions will not need a paid subscription to......
Japanese automotive supplier Jtekt has agreed to transfer several of its European-facing operations, including a manufacturing site in Morocco, as part of a broader restructuring of its international business portfolio. The transaction forms part of a share transfer agreement with an investment entity linked to the German-based DUBAG Group......
Morocco recorded tourism revenues of MAD 44.39 billion, equivalent to $4.83 billion, during the first four months of 2026. The figure shows a 21.2 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s travel sector. Travel spending also increased over the same period. Expenditures reached......
Morocco’s Deposit and Management Fund has appointed Mustapha Lahboubi as head of its Savings and Providence division, a central unit responsible for managing key national retirement and regulated savings schemes. The appointment took effect on June 1 and marks a leadership change within one of the country’s most strategic public......
Remittances from Moroccans living abroad reached MAD 39.98 billion, about $4 billion, by the end of April 2026. The figure marks a 9.8% increase compared with MAD 36.43 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. The rise adds MAD 3.55 billion in additional inflows over one year. It reflects stronger transfers from the Moroccan diaspora......
Rabat will host the sixth Hospitality Innovation Summit organized by GBB on June 10 and 11, bringing together leading figures from the regional and international hospitality industry as Morocco accelerates preparations for major global events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The invitation-only gathering will take place at the Four Seasons......
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