At the opening of Regional Cyber Week in Rabat, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, stressed that cybersecurity has become central to digital sovereignty and a key driver of economic development. He underlined that international experience shows investment in cybersecurity not only mitigates risks but also enhances the business climate, attracts investment, and boosts competitiveness.
Loudyi noted Morocco’s strong progress in digital transformation, including expanded infrastructure and improved public digital services that have strengthened administrative performance and broadened access for citizens and businesses.
Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah warned that the digital revolution, accelerated by AI, is intensifying cybersecurity threats, making cyber resilience a necessity for economic stability and public trust. She called for greater international cooperation and capacity-building to combat cybercrime.
Amal El Fellah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition, emphasized that cybersecurity is vital to protecting sovereignty, restoring citizen trust, and ensuring continuity of public services. Highlighting a 236% surge in DDoS attacks in the MENA region during Q2 2025, she stressed that a trusted digital environment is crucial for institutional credibility and Morocco’s global attractiveness.
Regional Cyber Week, held from September 15–19 and organized by Morocco’s DGSSI in partnership with the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center, is themed “The Future of Cybersecurity: Digital Sovereignty for Sustainable Economic Development.” The event gathers officials, experts, and industry leaders from across Morocco, the Arab world, and Africa to shape strategies for resilient digital economies.
