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Morocco’s Youth Shine with Gold Medal at World Robot Olympiad

Morocco's "NexTech" team has achieved a landmark victory, earning the gold medal at the prestigious World Robot Olympiad held in Izmir, Türkiye, from November 28 to 30. The event showcased the creativity and technical expertise of over 400 teams from 90 countries, united by a mission......

Morocco Climbs to 76th in Global Network Readiness Index

Morocco has risen to 76th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), improving by one position from its 2023 ranking. The NRI, a collaborative effort between the Portulans Institute and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, evaluates 133 economies on their ability to leverage......

Morocco Appoints Distinguished AI Expert as Digital Transition Minister

In a significant move towards advancing Morocco's digital landscape, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni has been appointed as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The appointment, made during a recent government restructuring ceremony at the......

Morocco Advocates for Digital Equity at Global AI Conference, Highlighting Africa's Tech Gap

Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized the urgent need to address the technological divide affecting developing nations during the inaugural Global Conference on AI and its Role in Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in Rabat. The groundbreaking conference, co-chaired......

US Arms Control Official Heads to Morocco for Global Conference on AI in Chemical Weapons Prevention

US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Mallory Stewart, is visiting Morocco through October 24 to participate in a groundbreaking conference examining artificial intelligence's role in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence......

Anouar Sabri Leads Discussion on the Promising Future of Artificial Intelligence

The Temporary Thematic Working Group on Artificial Intelligence: Its Prospects and Impacts convened a significant meeting, led by Mr. Anouar Sabri, the group's president, alongside UNESCO officials. Held on October 16, 2024, this gathering focused on AI's transformative potential and global implications. The......

E-Blagh Platform: A Breakthrough in Reporting Illegal Online Content in Morocco

In a significant development for online safety, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) of Morocco has revealed that its innovative digital platform, "E-blagh," processed an impressive 7,083 reports of illegal online content during its first three months of operation. This initiative,......

Morocco's Telecom Landscape Shaken: Maroc Telecom Settles $640 Million Dispute with Inwi

In a significant development within Morocco's telecommunications sector, Maroc Telecom has agreed to pay a staggering $640 million in damages to rival operator Inwi. This settlement stems from allegations of unfair competition practices that have long been a point of contention between the two companies. The......

Morocco's National Security Directorate Invests $9.2 Million in IT Upgrade to Bolster Crime-Fighting Capabilities

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its technological infrastructure. With a substantial investment of 90 million Moroccan dirhams (approximately $9.2 million USD), the security agency aims to enhance its ability to combat......

Anouar Sabri Spearheads AI Innovation in the Islamic World

In a groundbreaking event that brought together experts from across the globe, Anouar Sabri, a prominent Moroccan parliamentarian, emerged as a driving force in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Islamic world. The regional workshop, organized by the Islamic World Educational,......

Morocco Reaches for the Stars: University-Built Nanosatellites Launched into Orbit

In a groundbreaking achievement for Moroccan academia and space technology, two nanosatellites developed by university researchers were successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which took place on August 16 at 7:56 p.m. local time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in......

Morocco Enhances Military Capabilities with Advanced US Rocket Systems

Morocco is poised to make history as the first North African nation to acquire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the United States. This groundbreaking development, reported by defenceWeb, marks a significant milestone in the country's......

Africa's AI Ascendancy: Morocco and US Forge Pathways for Sustainable Tech Development

New York, NY – On July 22, the United Nations headquarters hosted a pivotal event co-organized by Morocco and the United States, spotlighting Africa's burgeoning potential to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development. Under the theme "Artificial Intelligence: An......