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Morocco is moving ahead with a new legal framework for its digital ecosystem just as it steps up efforts to position itself as a key player in global talks on artificial intelligence governance. The draft “Digital X.0” framework law, now under review by the General Secretariat of the Government, is designed to regulate the use......
Morocco’s automotive exports rose to more than MAD 12.24 billion, or $1.34 billion, in January 2026, marking a 19.1 percent increase from the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Exchange Office. The sector’s expansion contrasted with a 2.7 percent decline in overall national exports, which totaled MAD......
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’s industrial sector began 2026 with uneven performance, as overall production slowed and sales declined across several branches, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s latest monthly survey. The central bank reported that factories operated at 77 percent of capacity in January, indicating underused production potential. Behind......
In sectors where credibility is essential, consumer preference becomes a strategic indicator of performance. The Love Brand study, unveiled during the Les Impériales event, specifically highlights the brands that inspire the greatest trust among the Moroccan public. Love Brand: a distinction based on emotion Unlike awards based on......
Police in Casablanca have opened an investigation after a video circulated on social media showing an individual firing projectiles into the air in circumstances considered dangerous to public safety. According to information released by the local police prefecture, authorities responded swiftly after the footage began spreading......
Four young Moroccans were rescued off the coast of Ceuta on Monday after attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave under challenging weather conditions. The maritime area between Fnideq and Ceuta once again became the scene of a dangerous migration attempt, as several young men braved rough seas and strong winds in an effort to reach Spanish......
Judicial authorities in Tangier have launched an investigation into dozens of Schengen visa applications flagged by the Spanish consulate for containing falsified documents and misleading information. The Tangier prosecutor's office confirmed that multiple Spanish visa applications included forged documents. The consulate identified the......
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......
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Iran under the lens
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