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Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco joins Africa's top 10 startup ecosystems
Morocco has entered the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, an annual report by StartupBlink that ranks over 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide based on the strength and vibrancy of their startup landscapes. The country is now ranked 88th globally, climbing four spots from last year's 92nd position, with a score of 0.687. Morocco has recorded the highest growth rate (over 23%) among North African countries. Regionally, it ranks 3rd in North Africa, behind Egypt (65th globally) and Tunisia (82nd). In Africa overall, Morocco ranks 9th, ahead of Senegal but behind South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Namibia. Globally, the top five positions are held by the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Singapore, and Canada. Casablanca, Morocco's startup hub Morocco has three cities in the global top 1,000, with Casablanca and Rabat showing strong momentum. Casablanca climbed an impressive 42 spots to rank 317th globally, with a growth rate of over 40%, the highest among Morocco's startup hubs and in North Africa. Rabat also advanced, rising seven places to 811th, with a growth rate exceeding 20%. In contrast, Agadir risks dropping out of the global top 1,000 due to a negative growth trend (968th). The report attributes Morocco's performance to its affordable and stable base for entrepreneurs seeking to access the North African market. It also highlights the impact of public and private initiatives, such as MoroccoTech, the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, and events like GITEX Africa, which help position the country as a regional tech hub. Key capital funds such as UM6P Ventures, Maroc Numeric Fund, and the Innov Invest Fund play a crucial role in supporting early-stage startups, while organizations like StartUp Maroc and innovation hubs like Impact Lab contribute to building a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, writes the authors of the report.
Maroc
14-05-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Moroccan Gaming Industry Expands with Two Partnership Agreements
Two partnership agreements aimed at promoting the gaming industry were signed on Tuesday in Rabat between the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (Culture Department), the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Office for Professional Training and Work Promotion (OFPPT). These two agreements, which are part of the national strategy to stimulate the digital economy 'Digital Morocco 2030', aim to pave the way for a video game industry in Morocco and enable young people to invest in this promising sector. Signed by Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mehdi Bensaid and Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Azzedine El Midaoui, the first agreement covers the creation of Game Labs in public university spaces and the introduction of gaming training courses at Moroccan public universities. The courses will be given to students at technical university diploma level, bachelor's degree and master's programs. The second agreement, inked by Bensaïd and OFPPT's Director General Loubna Tricha, aims to develop training programs in vocational training establishments. Three qualifying training courses will be launched, namely e-sport caster, e-sport streamer and video game laboratory. In a statement to the press, Bensaid stressed that these two agreements are part of the Ministry's strategy to promote the gaming industry in Morocco, recalling that the video game market has exceeded $300 billion in revenues worldwide. The Ministry, he continued, is working to attract foreign direct investors, encourage the creation of national companies and start-ups, and support Moroccan skills in this field. For his part, El Midaoui detailed that the new training courses will begin in September 2025 at universities in the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region, before being expanded nationwide starting the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative focuses on adapting university training to the needs of the gaming industry job market as well as promoting employment opportunities, he added. In turn, Tricha expressed OFPPT's commitment to providing infrastructure and equipment needed to guarantee the success of this initiative. MAP: 13 mai 2025
Maroc
05-05-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Morocco's Digital Transition Ministry, DGSN Sign Deal to Boost E-Government and Digital ID Use
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) signed a framework agreement on Friday in Rabat to strengthen their institutional partnership. The initiative aims to develop e-government and promote the widespread use of the technical features and secure services enabled by the digital identity linked to the new generation of the national electronic identity card. The agreement was signed by the Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, according to a joint press release. It is in line with the High Royal Guidelines aimed at developing the e-government system and promoting the use of modern technologies to facilitate citizens' access to public services. It also forms part of the implementation of the "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy. The pact stems from both institutions' shared will to enhance the quality of public services delivered to citizens through functional complementarity between administrations and institutions. It also seeks to establish a legal and organizational framework for the partnership and cooperation between the Ministry and the DGSN, while also fostering the development of e-government and providing identity verification services offered by the national trusted third party platform. Additionally, it aims to strengthen joint institutional efforts to accelerate the public sector's digital transformation and support the development of comprehensive, high-quality digital public services. The focus is to enhance the user experience by replacing physical in-person procedures with digital documentation. MAP: 02 mai 2025
Ya Biladi
03-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco advances e-government with new digital identity agreement
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) signed a framework agreement on Friday in Rabat to advance e-government and expand the secure use of digital identity linked to the new electronic National Identity Card. Signed by Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, the partnership aligns with the Royal High Directives and the «Digital Morocco 2030» strategy. It aims to improve citizens' access to public services through strengthened institutional cooperation. The agreement sets out a legal and organizational framework to enhance coordination between the two parties. It will enable the rollout of identity verification services through the national trusted third-party platform and foster interoperability across public administrations. It also seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector by replacing physical procedures with seamless, secure digital services—placing user experience at the heart of this shift.
Morocco World
02-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Moroccan Government, DGSN Partner to Advance Online Public Services
Rabat – Morocco's Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) signed a new partnership agreement today in Rabat to strengthen cooperation and promote the use of digital identity services in public administration. The agreement was signed by Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal Falah Saghroutni, and Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi. According to a joint statement, the agreement follows the royal directives to improve Morocco's digital government and make it easier for citizens to access public services using modern technologies. It is also part of the national 'Digital Morocco 2030' strategy. The main goal of the agreement is to improve the quality of public services offered to citizens by connecting different government institutions and making digital identity services more accessible. The signing of the agreement These services are based on the new generation of the national electronic ID card, which includes secure digital features, said the statement. It added that the agreement aims to provide a legal and organizational framework for cooperation between the Ministry and the DGSN. It will also allow public institutions to use the country's third-party identity verification system, helping citizens complete services online instead of in person. The partnership is set to speed up the country's digital transformation in the public sector and help develop high-quality, user-friendly digital services that focus on making life easier for citizens. This agreement appears to be addressing concerns raised by many citizens about the long delays and lack of organization in completing administrative procedures. It is expected to streamline access to services and make interactions with public institutions quicker and more straightforward.
