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Morocco and Iran have experienced a turbulent diplomatic history marked by periods of engagement and estrangement. In March 1999, Morocco hosted a visit by former Iranian Parliament Deputy Hassan Rouhani, followed in November by then-Speaker of Parliament Ali Akbar Nategh-Nuri. The thaw in relations began gradually after the death of Ayatollah......
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......
A Moroccan woman and her two brothers from Tangier have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Abu Dhabi for attempting to traffic approximately six kilograms of cocaine, authorities announced on Monday. The Abu Dhabi court found the three family members guilty of attempting to smuggle cocaine through the airport, following a case that first......
A brand’s value is no longer measured solely by its visibility; it is now defined by the attachment it inspires. This is the dimension analyzed by the Love Brand study, presented during the major Les Impériales event, which highlights the brands most spontaneously cited by consumers. Love Brand: a distinction based on emotion Unlike......
Each year, the Les Impériales event unveils the results of the Love Brand study, a highly anticipated barometer measuring Moroccans’ attachment to brands and public figures. The 2025 edition, revealed in late January, confirms the growing influence of several media personalities, including ElGrande Toto, ranked among the most......
Youness Bouchida left a corporate career to focus on entrepreneurship rooted in Morocco’s cultural heritage and creative industries. After observing that many Moroccan brands struggled to turn creative ideas into structured and sustainable businesses, he chose to create a framework that connects talent with practical tools and market......
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,......
This week’s “Walaw” lineup coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, a period conducive to strengthening national cohesion and enhancing international outreach. Domestically, the country continues its recovery momentum following recent natural events, through compensation disbursements, the safe return of residents, and acts......
Morocco’s automobile sector recorded exports worth over 12.24 billion dirhams (MMDH) in January 2026, marking a 19.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. This growth was driven by strong sales in the “Construction” segment, which surged 60.6% to nearly 4.37 MMDH, and the......
The Kingdom of Morocco has strongly condemned the recent missile attacks carried out by Iran, which targeted several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. In an official statement, Morocco described the attacks as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the affected countries, a serious threat......
Royal Air Maroc has announced the cancellation of several flights due to the closure of certain airspaces in the Middle East, citing strict adherence to aviation safety and security standards. In an official statement, the Moroccan national carrier said that some flights have already been canceled, while others may face disruption depending......
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
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First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
Wednesday 18 December 2024 - 14:32
