MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a sharp decline in February 2026, reflecting heightened competition among emerging regional hubs and a cautious investment climate. According to data compiled by Wamda and Digital Digest, startups in the MENA region raised $326.6 million across 62 deals last month, marking......

Morocco and EU discuss strengthening economic partnership

Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, held a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner responsible for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Morocco and the European Union. During the discussion, the two officials......

Forbes: fewer Arab billionaires but greater combined wealth in 2026

The latest global billionaire ranking published by Forbes reveals that although the number of Arab billionaires has slightly declined, their total wealth has grown significantly over the past year. According to the report, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region now counts 37 Arab billionaires in 2026, compared with 39......

Morocco’s Office des Changes launches “OC E-Rendez-Vous” digital appointment application

Morocco’s Office des Changes has announced the launch of a new digital platform designed to streamline appointment scheduling and improve access to its public services. The institution introduced its new application, “OC E-Rendez-Vous,” aimed at organizing and managing appointments in a fully digital......

Two women and a minor arrested in Berrechid after circulating fake kidnapping video

Moroccan police have arrested two women and a minor in connection with the circulation of a misleading video falsely claiming a kidnapping in the city of Berrechid. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the General Directorate of National Security, the three suspects allegedly recorded and shared a video portraying a staged......

Love Brand 2025 | Soufiane El Bakkali among Moroccans’ favorite personalities

Beyond brands, certain public figures manage to establish a lasting presence in the collective imagination thanks to their performances and influence. The Love Brand study, revealed during the event Les Impériales, highlights these personalities who shape public opinion in Morocco. In the Personalities category, Soufiane El Bakkali......

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