Technology

Dubai will host the 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s premier technology and artificial intelligence event, from October 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The landmark gathering will bring together more than 6,800 tech enterprises and 2,000 startups from 180 countries. With the global......

A powerful Android Trojan known as PlayPraetor has infected over 11,000 smartphones worldwide, with Morocco emerging as the only African country targeted so far in this growing cyber threat. The malware spreads through fake Google Play pages and deceptive social media ads, primarily affecting users in......

Vertical Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Spanish aerospace company Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture airframes for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership leverages Aciturri’s production facility in Morocco and aims to advance sustainable......

Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient,......

The traditional image of a hacker breaking into systems manually is fading as cybercriminals increasingly use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to conduct faster and more effective cyberattacks. Facing this challenge, Catalonia is stepping up its digital security efforts to take a significant leap forward.......

The planned continental tunnel project connecting Spain and Morocco has inspired Canadian-American entrepreneur Elon Musk, who aims to develop a similar initiative in the United Arab Emirates called the "Dubai Loop." According to the newspaper El Faro de Ceuta, Musk’s "Dubai Loop"......

Morocco is rapidly emerging as a major technological hub in Africa, thanks to an ambitious national strategy and a highly skilled youth population, according to the Spanish magazine Parada Visual. In its Monday edition, the magazine highlights Morocco’s growing influence as a key digital player......

Spain has become one of the top targets for cybercriminals worldwide after a recent surge in cyberattacks against major institutions. The scale of the threat Spain faces growing cyber risks. In recent months, major breaches hit Telefónica, the country’s leading telecom provider, Santander......

In a bid to alleviate bureaucratic delays and streamline processes, Spain's Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) is set to digitalize the application procedures for residents wishing to validate and exchange their foreign driving licences without the need for an in-person visit. Soon,......

In an era where military superiority is paramount, Spain has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of Némesis, an innovative self-propelled artillery system that aims to enhance national defense capabilities. Manufactured on European soil, this powerful artillery piece signifies......

The municipality of Casarrubios del Monte has emerged as the focal point of an innovative project spearheaded by the Air and Space Army. This initiative harnesses military drones and advanced geospatial technology to create a digital twin of the town. The primary objective is to anticipate natural disasters,......

In 2024, Catalunya faced a notable surge in cyberattacks, with over 3,000 cybersecurity incidents affecting public administrations, representing a 26% rise from the previous year. The Catalan Cybersecurity Agency (Agència de Ciberseguretat) dealt with a total of 3,372 cyber incidents, which are......

Spain's Red Eléctrica (REE) has provided the Commission investigating the country's electrical crisis with all requested data, including records from the "black box." This advanced memory device logs millions of pieces of information about the national grid's performance......