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Morocco's digital security transformation: DGSN reports major advances in crime prevention and public services

Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has unveiled its comprehensive 2024 annual report, highlighting substantial progress in digital services, crime prevention, and security infrastructure modernization. The report showcases remarkable achievements in public safety and technological......

Morocco's Economic Outlook Brightens as Inflation Set to Drop to 1% in 2024

Morocco's inflation rate is projected to decline significantly, reaching a five-year low of 1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank. This marks a substantial improvement from the 6.1% rate recorded in 2023. Core inflation, excluding volatile......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup: Strategic Financial Planning Essential for Success

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has called for meticulous financial planning ahead of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during the bank’s quarterly board meeting, Jouahri emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable economic growth and warned......

Morocco's Shift from Cryptocurrency Ban to Regulation

In 2017, Morocco implemented a ban on cryptocurrencies, a measure that did not prevent underground trading within the country. However, the national financial regulators have now acknowledged the necessity of transitioning from prohibition to regulation. This shift has been supported by major economic......

Morocco's Q3 2024 Economic Pulse: Industrial Boom Offsets Agricultural Decline

Morocco's economy showed resilience in the third quarter of 2024, with growth reaching 2.8%, up from the 2.4% average recorded in the first half of the year. This uptick, reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), stems from a continued recovery in domestic demand and a robust increase in......

Morocco's Central Bank Enhances Security and Identity Verification with Innovative Digital Partnership

In a significant move to bolster security and streamline operations, Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco's central bank, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the General Directorate of National Security (DGST). This collaboration, formalized through a protocol signed in Rabat, marks a pivotal......

Moroccan Dirham Holds Steady Against Euro, Dips Against US Dollar

The MASI Index Drops by 1.8%, Reflecting Market Volatility The Moroccan dirham maintained its stability against the euro but experienced a 1.17% depreciation against the US dollar between September 26 and October 2. This fluctuation underscores the ongoing dynamics in the global currency market and......

EU Banking Reforms Spark Concern for Vital Moroccan Remittances

The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......

Morocco's Economic Resilience Shines Despite Infrastructure and Social Pressures

Morocco's economy continues to demonstrate remarkable stability and resilience in the face of significant challenges, according to a recent report by Moody's Investors Service. The international credit rating agency has affirmed Morocco's Ba1 long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings,......