Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Maroc Telecom reported a 288% increase in profits in 2025, reaching $760 million, driven by dispute resolution with a competitor and strong performance across African operations. Customer growth, higher revenues, and the commercial launch of 5G services supported the company’s financial and operational expansion.
The digital wallet super-app represents a further step toward consolidating Morocco’s e-government ecosystem, enabling more efficient service delivery while reinforcing digital identity, data protection, and citizen-centric service design across public services.
Morocco has launched the Idarati X.0 platform to unify access to public services through a secure digital wallet and single interface, supporting administrative modernisation, data protection, and citizen-centric digital government services across the country.
Morocco is launching a national network of regional AI centres to support Digital Morocco 2030 goals, aiming to localise AI innovation, strengthen regional development, and position the country as a leading technology and investment hub in Africa.
Morocco climbed sharply in global connectivity rankings after launching 5G, improving mobile speeds and fibre-driven broadband performance while reinforcing its position as North Africa’s leading mobile connectivity market.
Morocco’s Government Council is reviewing draft measures to extend telecommunications licences and update public holiday regulations, alongside broader legislative and administrative decisions covering aviation cooperation and public sector governance.
Satec Group showcased its Training and Pearson VUE Certification Center in Tetouan to support Morocco’s digitalization and cybersecurity goals for 2030. The initiative focuses on skills development, technology integration, and local talent training to strengthen Morocco’s position as a regional digital hub.
Morocco signed three agreements to boost digital offshoring through training incentives, Tech Valleys hubs, and high value projects. The sector employs 148,500 people and generates 26.2 billion dirhams in exports. Authorities aim to double jobs and exports by 2030 through higher value digital services.
Morocco’s mobile subscriptions exceeded 66.1 million by September 2025, pushing penetration to 166%. Internet users rose to 43.4 million with penetration reaching 117.9%. Growth slowed compared to 2024 but continues to reflect strong telecom and internet adoption across the country.
Morocco-based Enakl raised $2.3 million in Seed funding to expand its intelligent shared mobility platform. Backed by local and international investors, the startup will scale commercially, launch a SaaS product for operators, and test new ridepooling models, building on public-sector pilots and growing demand for sustainable urban transport.