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Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has completed a first experimental phase showing that it is technically possible to offer a digital dirham to individuals, Le Nouvelliste reports. The tests were carried out with support from the IMF and the World Bank. The central bank has not announced a launch date, and the article stresses that the result […]
The eighth edition of the AUSIM conference, organized by the Association of Information Systems Users in Morocco, held last week in in Tangier, featured plenaries, keynotes, workshops and case studies on artificial intelligence, value creation, data governance and technological sovereignty. AUSIM conference showcased Morocco’s achievements in AI and the shift from the era of experimentation […]
The National Foundation of Museums (FNM) is seeking a contractor to carry out refurbishment and repair work at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat. The client’s estimate for the contract is 1,321,254 dirhams including tax, and bids will be opened on 28 October 2026 at the foundation’s headquarters. The work […]
Tangier judicial police arrested a 22-year-old extremist affiliated with the terrorist organization ISIS on Friday evening, following accurate intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) said. A search of the suspect’s premises led to the seizure of manuscripts detailing the M.O used in cyber intrusions, as […]
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani appointed a new Cabinet on Saturday evening, replacing ministers responsible for Defense, Interior, Economic affairs and Energy, according to the Mauritanian News Agency. The 29-member Cabinet, excluding the Prime minister, retains Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug and Justice Minister Mohamed Ould Soueidatt. The appointments followed Prime Minister […]
King Mohammed VI has criticized migration cooperation with partners, particularly Spain and called for a new cooperation approach two months after the Ceuta migration crisis, saying Morocco’s partnership is a “sovereign choice” in response to the orchestrated smear campaign. Rethinking migration cooperation between Morocco and its partners is one of the key messages addressed by […]
King Mohammed VI has affirmed that Morocco has succeeded in consolidating its international status as a responsible and reliable partner committed to fulfilling its obligations, stressing that the Kingdom expects the same commitment from its partners. In a speech he delivered Friday before the two Chambers of Parliament at the opening of 1st Session of […]
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, chaired this Friday the opening of the 1st session of 1st Legislative Year of 12th Legislature. The Monarch delivered on the occasion a speech focused on several challenges still facing the kingdom, including full implementation of the de-concentration […]
Morocco and the U.S. are exploring new avenues for cooperation in agricultural research and innovation, with a focus on conservation agriculture, genetic improvement and the development of solutions adapted to Morocco’s agroclimatic conditions. These prospects were discussed this Friday in Rabat during a meeting between the Director of the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), […]
President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino highlighted on Thursday in Cape Verde the progress made by Morocco in football infrastructure, citing the Kingdom as one of the African countries where projects have been carried out as part of efforts to promote football on the continent. The remarks were made during […]