Morocco World News
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:14:38 +0000UM6P Launches StartGate Rabat to Boost Moroccan, African Startup Ecosystem
Rabat – The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has inaugurated today StartGate Rabat, a new startup campus designed to connect emerging ventures with Morocco’s industrial and economic sectors. The opening marks the extension of the S...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:33 +0000Morocco’s Coastal and Artisanal Fisheries Generate MAD 9.57 Billion in 11 Months
Rabat– Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fisheries generated over MAD 9.57 billion ($920 million) in sales during the first eleven months of 2025, according to the National Office of Fisheries (ONP). Despite the strong revenue, total landings decre...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:32:16 +0000Saudi Arabia Defeat Palestine 2–1 After Extra Time to Qualify for the Arab Cup Semifinals
Saudi Arabia advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semifinals with a dramatic 2–1 extra-time win over Palestine on Thursday. Saudi Arabia advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semifinals with a dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over Palestine on Thursday...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:26:18 +0000CGEM Positions Morocco as Key Hub for ‘Made in Africa’ Success
Rabat– Morocco’s General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM) has reaffirmed its commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during the Marrakech Business Forum. Speaking at the second edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum, CGEM ...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:01:26 +0000Austria Passes Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Despite Constitutional Concerns
Marrakech – Austria’s parliament voted Thursday to ban headscarves in schools for girls under 14, marking the second attempt by the conservative-led government to restrict Islamic head coverings despite a previous law that was struck down as ...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:54:05 +0000Morocco Boosts Trade with Saudi Arabia, Reforms National Ports Agency
Rabat– The Moroccan government examined two major strategic initiatives during its cabinet meeting in Rabat on Thursday, focusing on international customs cooperation and the modernization of the national port sector. The government first reviewed ...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:31:29 +0000EBRD Leadership Visits Morocco, Provides €50 Million Green Finance Package to Crédit du Maroc
Marrakech – Senior European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) officials are visiting Morocco this week to strengthen partnerships and announce major green financing initiatives. EBRD First Vice President Greg Guyett and Vice Presid...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:08:25 +0000Morocco Pulls Ahead of Egypt as Africa’s Top Tourist Destination in 2025
Fez — New data on tourist arrivals to the end of October 2025 show Morocco widening its lead over Egypt and Tunisia and confirming its position as Africa’s most visited destination in terms of volume. Preliminary figures cited for November alread...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:05:36 +0000Morocco Launches First Instant Home-Buying Platform Through Yakeey-Umnia Deal
Marrakech – Yakeey and Umnia Bank have partnered to launch Morocco’s first iBuying platform, introducing an instant home-buying model that promises to revolutionize the country’s real estate market. The collaboration addresses critical chal...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:22 +0000Morocco Accelerates AI Strategy With New Regulations, JAZARI Institutes and Sovereign Cloud Push
Rabat – During the “Innovate with Data” event held on Tuesday in Casablanca by Dell Technologies Morocco, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni outlined the key milestones of Morocco’s national st...