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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco's 2030 World Cup to Create Over 100,000 Jobs Annually
Marrakech – Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal will generate more than 100,000 jobs per year and boost economic growth by 1.7%, Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah announced Friday in Rabat. 'The economic benefits of co-organizing the 2030 World Cup have been rigorously modeled, with an estimated impact of 1.7% additional growth and the creation of over 100,000 jobs annually,' Fettah stated at the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF). The minister stressed that this momentum presents opportunities for both large Moroccan companies with the necessary scale to accelerate growth and for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that must be fully integrated into this transformation. 'What we are experiencing today constitutes a transformation boulevard for our country, not on the horizon of 2030, but right now, serving a more inclusive future,' she added. Fettah noted that the World Cup co-hosting also offers a major opportunity to accelerate artisans' access to financial services through mobile banking while strengthening mobility and connectivity infrastructure essential for sustainable and equitable territorial transformation. Building trust in digital Morocco In the digital sphere, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, outlined the foundations of a new service culture necessary to support this strategic project. She described three essential pillars: trust in digital technology, citizens' capacity to interact with digital tools, and accountability, which is crucial for evaluating public services. Regarding trust, 'we are currently working on the digital law, which will be proposed next fall after validation by the competent authorities, then submitted to Parliament,' Seghrouchni revealed. This law, developed in close collaboration with the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI), and the Digital Development Agency (ADD), aims to establish a lasting climate of trust between citizens and digital services, she explained. The minister added that beyond training and awareness initiatives, her department is investing in generative artificial intelligence, an essential vector for democratizing digital access. World Cup as catalyst for growth Expanding on the economic benefits, Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour pointed out that the mega-event drives public investments by offering enhanced visibility and stronger incentives across industrial sectors. 'Today, this unifying project accelerates our investments, particularly public ones, by offering better visibility and reinforced incentives for investment in various industrial sectors,' Mezzour said. He identified construction, railway, and airport sectors as prime candidates to attract investors, noting these sectors align with Morocco's structured development process that increasingly distinguishes itself through sustained growth and a recognized position among the world's most competitive economies. 'The challenge is to make the 2030 World Cup a sustainable transformation lever by mobilizing long-term investments that will allow Morocco to take a significant step in the Kingdom's development,' Mezzour explained. 2030: Morocco's strategic leap Contributing to the discussion, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the 2030 World Cup Committee and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), affirmed that the joint organization of the World Cup will inject new momentum into infrastructure, economy, and employment while enhancing Africa's image globally. 'More than a football event, this World Cup is an institutional, economic, strategic, geopolitical, and civilizational occasion that serves as an accelerator of growth and ongoing transformations,' Lekjaa declared in an address read by Mouad Hajji, General Coordinator at FRMF. He clarified that this sporting event provides an exceptional platform to consolidate achievements, stimulate investments, strengthen infrastructure, modernize territorial governance, and cement Morocco's international influence. Lekjaa added that organizing this sporting event 'is neither coincidental nor a matter of circumstance but part of a clear strategic process guided by King Mohammed VI's enlightened vision.' On the international front, Miguel Angel Moratinos, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, praised Morocco's profound transformations across various fields under Royal leadership. Speaking at the forum's opening, Moratinos expressed admiration for 'Morocco's progress path, aligned with the King's visionary guidance.' 'The 2030 deadline constitutes an opportunity for the Kingdom to continue its momentum of reforms and move forward in implementing its major development projects,' Moratinos stated. He added that for the UN, 2030 is a reference year to evaluate results of the 2030 agenda in various domains, particularly poverty elimination and education improvement, with Rabat poised to make important contributions to this international dynamic. The former Spanish foreign minister also mentioned growing support for Morocco's autonomy initiative to resolve the Sahara dispute, as evidenced by backing from numerous countries across different continents, including Spain. World Cup to boost GDP Shifting to the business perspective, Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) President Chakib Alj asserted that the projects and expected benefits from co-hosting would position Morocco as a key driver for the entire region. He urged the Moroccan private sector to fully seize opportunities in tourism, transport, and digital sectors. In the financial sector, Mohamed El Kettani, CEO of Attijariwafa Bank, declared that the Moroccan banking sector plays a central role in national economic advancement by mobilizing long-term financing for structural infrastructure projects and actively supporting economic modernization through public-private partnerships. At the government level, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch characterized the tournament as more than a sporting event, calling it a 'strategic transformation accelerator' that consolidates Morocco's ongoing development. 'It's an opportunity to realize, at all levels, the Royal Will to consolidate the foundations of a dynamic, inclusive and sovereign Morocco,' Akhannouch stated in a video address. The scope of investment is substantial, with plans approaching MAD 500 billion ($50 billion), according to Mohammed Haitami, CEO of Le Matin Group, which organized the forum. Based on FIFA projections and macroeconomic analyses cited by Morocco's Ambassador to the United States Youssef Amrani, the World Cup could generate a direct and indirect impact equivalent to 4% of Morocco's GDP through investment, employment, tourism, and global image enhancement. The MTF 2025, themed 'Vision of a King – Morocco 2030: Consolidating the Foundations of a Great Nation,' brought together national and international decision-makers, researchers, and key figures from sports, economic, digital, and media sectors.
Ya Biladi
09-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Teleperformance Morocco responds to layoff claims, citing security breach
Teleperformance in Morocco has responded to reports surrounding layoffs at the Moroccan branch of Orange, reaffirming its «commitment to respecting employees' rights and strictly complying with current laws». In a written statement sent to Yabiladi on Tuesday, July 8, the company stated that «on April 15, 2025, a security incident was reported to management». According to the statement, «an employee used her personal access badge to allow two unauthorized colleagues to enter a secured area governed by strict security protocols, particularly in relation to our PCI-DSS certification». In line with internal procedures, an investigation was carried out, including the review of surveillance footage, «conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations (CNDP authorization ref. A-PO-1074/2023)», the company added. Teleperformance stated that «the facts were formally acknowledged by the employees involved during individual interviews», and reminded that «access badges are strictly personal, and no third party is allowed entry into production areas without formal prior authorization». According to Orange Morocco, «the events constituted a serious breach of several internal policies, including the Code of Conduct, the group's data protection policy, the information systems security policy, and the IT resource usage charter». As a result, «management decided to terminate the employment contracts on grounds of gross misconduct». While acknowledging that the decision was «humanly difficult», Teleperformance emphasized «the absolute need to rigorously protect sensitive data, secure production environments, and fulfill our obligations to clients». The company added that «the disciplinary action taken in this case was solely based on a clear violation of security rules, and was in no way discriminatory». The statement comes in response to a letter circulated by the National Federation of Postal and Telecommunications Activities Employees (FAPT), part of France's General Confederation of Labor (CGT). On July 2, the union publicly criticized Orange over a labor dispute involving Teleperformance's Moroccan branch and employees affiliated with the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT). In the letter, reviewed by Yabiladi, the union denounced the dismissals as abusive, reportedly affecting three individuals.
Ya Biladi
08-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Teleperformance Morocco responds to layoff claims, citing security breach
Teleperformance in Morocco has responded to reports surrounding layoffs at the Moroccan branch of Orange, reaffirming its «commitment to respecting employees' rights and strictly complying with current laws». In a written statement sent to Yabiladi on Tuesday, July 8, the company stated that «on April 15, 2025, a security incident was reported to management». According to the statement, «an employee used her personal access badge to allow two unauthorized colleagues to enter a secured area governed by strict security protocols, particularly in relation to our PCI-DSS certification». In line with internal procedures, an investigation was carried out, including the review of surveillance footage, «conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations (CNDP authorization ref. A-PO-1074/2023)», the company added. Teleperformance stated that «the facts were formally acknowledged by the employees involved during individual interviews», and reminded that «access badges are strictly personal, and no third party is allowed entry into production areas without formal prior authorization». According to Orange Morocco, «the events constituted a serious breach of several internal policies, including the Code of Conduct, the group's data protection policy, the information systems security policy, and the IT resource usage charter». As a result, «management decided to terminate the employment contracts on grounds of gross misconduct». While acknowledging that the decision was «humanly difficult», Teleperformance emphasized «the absolute need to rigorously protect sensitive data, secure production environments, and fulfill our obligations to clients». The company added that «the disciplinary action taken in this case was solely based on a clear violation of security rules, and was in no way discriminatory». The statement comes in response to a letter circulated by the National Federation of Postal and Telecommunications Activities Employees (FAPT), part of France's General Confederation of Labor (CGT). On July 2, the union publicly criticized Orange over a labor dispute involving Teleperformance's Moroccan branch and employees affiliated with the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT). In the letter, reviewed by Yabiladi, the union denounced the dismissals as abusive, reportedly affecting three individuals.
Morocco World
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Moroccan Authorities Warn of Unauthorised Use of Personal Data Following CNSS Leak
Morocco's National Commission for the Control and Protection of Personal Data (CNDP) has issued a warning regarding the risks linked to the unauthorized use of personal data in the aftermath of document leaks of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). In a press release issued today, April 10, the CNDP reminded the public that the lawful processing of personal data must be based on the informed consent of individuals or within the framework authorized by Law No. 09-08. The use of any data obtained outside of this legal framework is deemed unlawful and constitutes an offense, the commission cautioned. The CNDP further emphasized its authority to investigate and inquire into data processing practices under Article 30 of Law No. 09-08, ensuring that personal data controllers comply with the law and that the data is protected in line with Article 24 of the same law. The CNDP stated that it is ready to receive complaints from individuals who believe they have been victims of data leaks or unauthorized publications. The commission declared that it will investigate whether the processing of such data complies with Law No. 09-08 and its regulations. Earlier this week, a group of Algerian hackers self-labelled as 'Jabaroot' claimed responsibility for infiltrating the official website of Morocco's Ministry of Economic Integration. The hackers released sensitive data, reportedly belonging to thousands of Moroccan employers across nearly 500,000 businesses, as registered by the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). Initial checks by relevant stakeholders revealed that some of the leaked documents attributed to the cyberattack were found to be false, inaccurate, or distorted. Tags: Algerian hackerCNDPCNSS
Morocco World
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco's Data Protection Authority to Examine Privacy Concerns in Video Surveillance
Rabat – Morocco's National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP) has announced plans to hold hearings to establish regulations that protect privacy in the use of video surveillance. In a statement released on Friday, the CNDP explained that this initiative aims to ensure a unified interpretation of Law 09-08, which governs the protection of personal data. The commission seeks to engage all stakeholders involved in video surveillance to establish clear guidelines and safeguards. 'The use of video surveillance is now a key issue, covering various aspects such as the protection of public and private spaces, the recording of events for research or security purposes, and risk prevention,' the statement noted. The CNDP noted that approaches to video surveillance differ worldwide, depending on each country's legal framework, cultural norms, and security needs. For instance, the use of technologies like facial recognition in public spaces raises ongoing questions about necessity, acceptability, and risks to personal data protection, the data protection authority noted. The commission noted the need for careful and balanced discussions that respect constitutional values, public interest, and citizens' rights. It called for a thoughtful approach to integrating new surveillance technologies while safeguarding privacy. CNDP's statement comes after reports suggested that Rabat is set to install 4,000 AI-powered cameras with facial recognition capabilities by the end of 2025. The project aims to enhance security, especially ahead of major events like the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The new system is set to include advanced cameras, automatic license plate recognition, and AI to monitor behavior patterns in real-time. However, the project, especially the use of facial recognition technology, has raised concerns about mass surveillance and the ability to track individuals without their consent. Many worry that this technology could be used to monitor everyday activities and potentially violate citizens' privacy in public spaces. Tags: data protectionsurveillance cameras
