Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco is accelerating its nationwide digital transformation with new laws, open data initiatives, and over 600 public services now available online. The reforms aim to modernize administration, support entrepreneurship, and align with Morocco’s Vision 2030 goals.
The Yalla app faced widespread glitches during AFCON Fan ID registration, sparking scrutiny over its lack of a data protection disclaimer required by Moroccan law. The CNDP is now pushing for immediate compliance to safeguard users’ personal information.
Morocco stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. Its success will depend on reconciling technological ambition with institutional governance, financial inclusion, and human development — ensuring AI becomes a tool for empowerment, not dependency.
Morocco’s INPT and Al Mada Foundation launched a pioneering Master’s in Data and AI featuring a paid work-study model. The program blends academic and corporate experience to train data-driven professionals ready to lead the country’s digital transformation.
Allianz Morocco has launched a 24/7 digital health insurance platform offering faster claims settlement and one-hour hospital care approvals, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer-centric insurance services.
Morocco has launched a $38 million Digital for Sustainable Development Hub with the UNDP to advance AI, blockchain, and digital infrastructure across Arab and African nations. The initiative reinforces Morocco’s role as a regional digital leader while boosting innovation, economic growth, and cross-border collaboration.
Morocco has partnered with tech startup z.systems to digitize tens of thousands of neighborhood shops. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will connect local retailers with brands and distributors through a digital platform, boosting efficiency, competitiveness, and inclusion in the national digital economy.
Morocco’s telecom regulator has mandated fiber optic infrastructure sharing to boost competition, lower costs, and expand broadband coverage. The reform targets growth from 1.5M households in 2022 to 5.6M by 2030, aligning with Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision and paving the way for enhanced internet quality and 5G readiness.
Morocco has partnered with Z.systems to digitize 50,000 retail stores, equipping shopkeepers with e-wallets, loyalty programs, and direct brand access. Alongside WOLIZ’s deal to expand digital payments, the initiative strengthens financial inclusion and prepares Morocco’s retail sector for the 2030 World Cup.
WOLIZ has partnered with Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to equip 20,000 nanostores with connected terminals and expand its platform to 90,000 merchants nationwide, boosting digital inclusion, retail resilience, and last-mile entrepreneurship across the country.