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Morocco returns among MENA’s leading startup investment hubs through proptech growth

Morocco has regained its position among the Middle East and North Africa's leading startup ecosystems after returning to the region's top five destinations for venture capital investment during June. The recovery was driven by the rapid growth of the country's property technology, or proptech,......

Reda Hilali retains top MENA ranking as Wafa gestion expands asset management leadership

Moroccan asset management executive Reda Hilali has once again been recognised among the Middle East and North Africa's leading investment professionals, maintaining his position in Forbes Middle East's annual ranking of the region's top asset managers. Hilali, Chief Executive Officer of......

Reda Hilali: The Architect Behind Wafa Gestion's Rise in the MENA Region

In a sector where investor confidence is built on performance, strategic vision, and the ability to anticipate market changes, Reda Hilali has established himself as one of the key figures in asset management in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For the second consecutive year,......

Moroccan MMA Fighter Badreddine Diani to compete at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh

Moroccan mixed martial arts athlete Badreddine Diani is set to represent Morocco at the upcoming PFL MENA 10 event, scheduled for July 10, 2026, in Riyadh, marking an important step in his rising international career. The bout, part of the Professional Fighters League’s regional expansion in the......

Morocco ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa in the Responsible Countries Index

Morocco has emerged as the highest-ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa in the latest Responsible Countries Index, securing 41st place globally among 154 countries. The ranking reflects the Kingdom's performance across a broad set of governance, environmental, and international responsibility......

IMF urges MENA countries to turn crises into opportunities for sustainable growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to seize the current period of global uncertainty as an opportunity to accelerate structural reforms and build stronger, more resilient economies. Speaking at the opening of the second annual......

MENA Startup funding rebounds in April 2026 as Morocco drops to 7th place

Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a strong rebound in April 2026, signaling a partial recovery after a slowdown in March. However, Morocco saw a notable decline in its regional position despite earlier gains. According to market data from regional platforms,......

GWM marketing chief outlines Morocco growth plan and rejects price war tactics

Great Wall Motors views Morocco as one of its most important markets on the African continent, ranking it alongside Egypt as a top-volume destination outside South Africa. Michael Chong, the company's Vice President of Marketing for the MENA region, laid out a detailed growth roadmap for Morocco,......

International retailers expand in Morocco despite pressure on consumers

Morocco continues to attract global retail chains even as household purchasing power remains under strain. International brands are accelerating their expansion into the Moroccan market, drawn by a sector that remains fragmented and offers significant room for growth. The country’s retail landscape......