Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
KENITRA – October 27, 2025: The fourth edition of Maghrebna Innovation – Vision 2030 celebrated Morocco’s rising generation of innovators, who are using technology and creativity to preserve culture, empower communities, and fuel entrepreneurship.
Morocco Telecom achieved 1.2% revenue growth to MAD 27.27 billion (USD 2.95B) in the first nine months of 2025, supported by African subsidiaries and broadband demand, offsetting local market pressures.
Morocco has joined over 60 nations in signing the UN Cybercrime Treaty in Hanoi, reaffirming its role in shaping the first international legal framework against digital crime. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi hailed the move as a milestone for global cooperation and Morocco’s cybersecurity leadership.
Morocco has launched a nationwide digital and AI training program for children as part of its Maroc Digital 2030 strategy. Backed by multiple ministries, UNESCO, and UM6P, the initiative begins in 12 cities and focuses on equipping youth with digital literacy and AI skills through workshops and a train-the-trainer system. The goal is to create a generation of digital creators, bridge the digital divide, and embed innovation and ethics in early education.
Rabat — October 21, 2025: Maroc Telecom has successfully raised 3 billion dirhams through its first private bond issuance on the Moroccan market, marking a significant step in its ongoing financial optimization and digital transformation strategy.
Morocco’s digital exports rose to 13.4 billion dirhams in H1 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year. Growth was led by IT, outsourcing, and engineering services, supported by the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy to make the kingdom a regional hub and raise the digital economy’s share of GDP to 6%.
Morocco’s digital services exports rose to 13.4 billion MAD in the first half of 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year. Driven by IT outsourcing and CRM services, the sector continues to underpin Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision to become a regional hub for innovation and tech exports.
Morocco has outlined its Digital 2030 strategy to U.S. policymakers and tech leaders, aiming to boost the digital economy’s GDP share to 6%, create 240,000 jobs, and train 100,000 youth annually. The plan underscores Morocco’s growing digital partnership with the U.S. and its emergence as a regional tech hub.
Morocco’s Chari has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by SPE Capital and Orange Ventures — the country’s largest to date. The YC-backed startup also secured a payment institution licence, paving the way for a merchant super app and Banking-as-a-Service offering.
Morocco recorded over 21 million cyberattack attempts in early 2025, exposing critical vulnerabilities across Web3 and AI systems. Experts urge faster regulatory action and advanced defense investment to protect key sectors and digital assets as AI-driven threats surge.