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......
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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
Monday 28 April 2025 - 09:38
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
Wednesday 18 December 2024 - 14:32