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Morocco’s Digital Development Agency (ADD) approved a new roadmap, action plan, and budget during its seventh board meeting to accelerate the country’s digital transformation The meeting focused on the continued rollout of Digital Morocco 2030, a national strategy designed to position the Kingdom as a leading regional digital hub with strong innovation capacity. The plan […]
Abdellatif Loudiyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, presented the 2026 defense budget to the parliamentary committee, confirming an increase in the country’s defense spending. The increase keeps the strategic focus on modernization and building a domestic military industry, Moroccan media reported citing Loudiyi’s meeting with members of […]
Morocco’s judicial system has reached a pivotal moment in its modernization journey, according to the 2024 annual report from the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, as covered by Ahdath Al Maghribia newspaper. The report reveals a fundamental shift from descriptive observation to analytical evaluation based on precise numerical indicators, enabling objective measurement of court […]
Morocco has secured a sweeping victory in the recent UNESCO Executive Board elections, winning 146 votes and reaffirming its global diplomatic standing. In stark contrast, Algeria failed to obtain a single vote, underscoring a deepening diplomatic isolation. The outcome reflects growing international support for Morocco’s strategic vision, led by King Mohammed VI, which emphasizes intercultural […]
Morocco was elected on Friday as a member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2025-2029 term at the 43rd session of its General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Kingdom was elected to this UNESCO body by 146 votes atop the Arab group for a […]
The Moroccan Government Council has officially approved three decrees granting licenses for the deployment and operation of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks to the country’s leading telecom operators. The decision marks a pivotal step in Morocco’s digital transformation strategy and sets the stage for the commercial launch of 5G services beginning in November 2025. These licenses […]
The National Film Festival in Tangier secured 7.5 million dirhams in government funding for its 25th edition, making it Morocco’s second-largest cinema event after the Marrakech International Film Festival, which received 12 million dirhams. The festival that took place October 17-25, 2025, under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, showcased Moroccan cinematic production across feature […]
Morocco has signed in Hanoi the United Nations Treaty on Cybercrime during an international conference attended by representatives of more than 60 countries, in the presence of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The Kingdom was represented at the event by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi. Adopted last December by the UN General Assembly, the convention will […]
Morocco’s capital Rabat has secured a prestigious position in National Geographic’s top five “Best Destinations to Discover in 2026,” ranking ahead of renowned cities including Rio de Janeiro, Vancouver, and Manila in the magazine’s highly anticipated annual travel guide. The publication highlights Rabat as both an ancient imperial city and cosmopolitan metropolis, where visitors can […]
Morocco has been selected as “Country in Focus” at the 2026 European Film Market (EFM), a key industry event that takes place during the Berlinale film festival. With its rich cinematic heritage, internationally acclaimed filmmakers, Morocco has established itself as a dynamic bridge between Africa, the Arab world and Europe, says a EFM in a […]