Keywords: 2026


Morocco appoints 21 new consuls general across global network

Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s......

GNV expands Morocco routes with two new ferries

Grandi Navi Veloci has reinforced its maritime network linking Europe and Morocco by deploying two of its newest LNG-powered vessels on key Mediterranean routes. The move comes ahead of the summer travel peak linked to the annual operation facilitating mobility for millions of Moroccan residents in Europe......

Qualcomm welcomes Nvidia entry into Arm laptop PC market

Qualcomm signaled confidence in the face of Nvidia’s arrival in the Windows on Arm laptop space during Computex 2026 in Taipei. Kedar Kondap, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm’s Compute and Gaming division, reacted to Nvidia’s newly unveiled RTX Spark with a brief......

Morocco World Cup 2026 matches to be broadcast free-to-air by SNRT

Moroccan football fans will be able to watch the national team’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge, after the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) secured broadcasting rights through an agreement with beIN Sports. The announcement means supporters of the Atlas Lions......

World prepares as El Niño conditions strengthen in Pacific

El Niño conditions are developing across the tropical Pacific Ocean, with meteorological agencies warning of a high probability of a sustained event forming in the coming months. The emerging pattern signals a shift in sea surface temperatures and atmospheric circulation that can influence weather......

Morocco tourism revenues reach $4.83bn first months of 2026

Morocco recorded tourism revenues of MAD 44.39 billion, equivalent to $4.83 billion, during the first four months of 2026. The figure shows a 21.2 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s travel sector. Travel spending also increased......

Morocco trade deficit widens to 13.7 billion despite export growth

Morocco’s trade deficit widened sharply during the first four months of 2026, reaching MAD 127.04 billion, or about $13.7 billion, according to official foreign trade figures. The increase marks an 18.4 percent rise compared with the same period in the previous year. The gap reflects a faster expansion......

AI-driven rally pushes global markets to record highs amid Iran tensions

Global equity markets reached fresh record highs as artificial intelligence driven stocks extended a powerful rally that overshadowed rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gains in major indices continued even as Iran suspended negotiations with the United States following escalating regional......

SoftBank CEO says AI boom will be 50 times larger than the dotcom era

SoftBank chief executive Masayoshi Son declared Monday that the artificial intelligence revolution will be 50 times larger than the dotcom bubble, calling it the greatest technological upheaval in human history. Speaking in Paris, Son said the current moment is equivalent to the earliest days of the......