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Morocco's floating dirham: safeguarding remittances and economic stability

Morocco is poised to transition to a floating exchange rate regime in 2026, a move that underscores the critical role of its diaspora in maintaining economic stability. With over five million Moroccans living abroad, remittances have become a cornerstone of the national economy, reaching MAD 117.7 billion......

Youth empowerment through Youth Card project agreement

The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication and Bank Al-Maghrib have entered into a partnership to offer young people exclusive benefits under the “Youth Card” project. The agreement was signed on Friday in Rabat during the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair, held at the Bank......

AUI and AUS join forces to enhance Arabic studies and AI research

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in digital humanities, Arabic and Islamic studies, and ethical artificial intelligence. The partnership seeks to enhance cooperation in......

Morocco's grain harvest forecast: slight increase amid ongoing water crisis

Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), anticipates a modest rise in the country's grain harvest this year, though outcomes are expected to fall short of government projections. In a recent press conference, the Governor of BAM, Abdellatif Jouahri, revealed that the estimated grain harvest......

Growing concerns over digital fraud in Morocco's cryptocurrency landscape

In a troubling development, the Moroccan government has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent account on X (formerly Twitter) impersonating Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. This fake account has been promoting a fictitious Moroccan cryptocurrency, raising alarms about the increasing sophistication of......

Morocco’s crypto boom: 6 million citizens embrace digital currencies

The allure of cryptocurrency is spreading rapidly in Morocco, with 6 million individuals—approximately 16% of the population—owning digital assets as of 2024, according to data from French broker HelloSafe. This marks a staggering 60% increase over the past five years, with 2.5 million new......

Morocco Embraces Cryptocurrency Regulation: A New Chapter in Financial Evolution

Morocco has taken a bold step toward regulating cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant shift in its approach to these digital assets. For years, the country maintained a firm stance against cryptocurrency transactions, prohibiting them since 2017. Financial authorities cited concerns over consumer......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup: Strategic Financial Planning Essential for Success

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has called for meticulous financial planning ahead of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during the bank’s quarterly board meeting, Jouahri emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable economic growth and warned......

EU Banking Reforms Spark Concern for Vital Moroccan Remittances

The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......