The Court's Response to Maroc Telecom's Appeal Hinders the Success of e&'s Investments in Morocco

H.E. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of e& Group, stated: "It is unfortunate that while global capital is looking to leverage the transformative power of technology to enhance digital infrastructure, smart government services, and digital solutions for people, a challenging regulatory environment negatively affects the future outlook of our investments in Morocco."

Hatem Dowidar, CEO of e& Group, added: "e& Group is committed to fully complying with the laws in the markets where we operate. Empowering communities digitally has been a cornerstone of e&'s success over the past decades. We affirm that driving the digital future requires constructive cooperation between service providers, regulators, and legislators to foster the desired development of communities and individuals."

Hatem Dowidar also emphasised that all options are on the table regarding e&'s investment in MT due to the repeated setbacks caused by regulatory penalties, legal judgments, and resolutions that limit Maroc Telecom's ability to compete in the market. Over the past few years, this has cost MT more than MAD 12 billion (more than USD 1.2 billion) in penalties — one of the highest in the telecom sector worldwide — impeding Maroc Telecom's future investments.

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