Ayman Hassan highlights global cooperation to scale AI in Egypt
Egypt is positioning itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence by advancing a strategy built on cross-border collaboration, according to Ayman Hassan, commercial vice president at GITEX, ahead of Ai Everything MEA 2026. Hassan said artificial intelligence cannot scale effectively without coordinated action between governments,......
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 targets AI-led digital cooperation
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will return to Marrakech from April 7 to 9, positioning the city as a central meeting point for global technology leaders, policymakers, and startups focused on Africa’s digital transformation. Organized by Digital Development Agency and KAOUN International under the supervision of Morocco’s Ministry......
Morocco positions itself as AI-driven hub for customer experience outsourcing
Africa’s customer experience and outsourcing industry is entering a period of rapid transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes how services are delivered and managed. At GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, industry leaders are shifting focus away from traditional call center models toward AI-powered operations that integrate data,......
GITEX Africa 2026 highlights push for trust in fintech growth
Africa’s financial technology sector is expanding rapidly, with projected revenues set to rise from $30 billion in 2025 to $65 billion by 2030. The central challenge has shifted from adopting fintech to building reliable systems through cooperation between banks and technology firms. At GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, industry leaders......
Marrakech hosts Morocco Fashion Week 2026 with global creative focus
Marrakech will host Morocco Fashion Week 2026 from April 15 to 20, bringing together emerging designers, international labels and digital creators. The event positions Morocco’s fashion industry within global debates on sustainability and social responsibility. Organizers plan more than 50 runway shows alongside virtual experiences,......
Grand prix Hassan II draws record crowds in Marrakech
The 40th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II concluded in Marrakech after ten days of competition that combined high-level tennis with strong public engagement. Hosted at the Royal Tennis Club, the ATP event confirmed its position as a key stop on the African tennis calendar, drawing international players and a growing local audience. Spain’s......
Gitex Africa 2026 in Marrakech: key tips for visitors
Marrakech will host GITEX Africa 2026 from April 7 to 9, drawing thousands of participants from across Africa and abroad. The event will take place at Place Bab Jdid, a central location with access to major hotels and city districts. Organizers expect heavy traffic during peak hours, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Public transport......
PlanetScale CEO calls out Claude for falsely telling users the company has shut down
PlanetScale CEO Sam Lambert took to X on Saturday to publicly criticize Anthropic's Claude AI after it repeatedly told developers that PlanetScale, a widely used cloud database platform, had ceased operations. The incident drew fresh attention to the real-world consequences of AI hallucinations for companies that depend on accurate technical......
Morocco unveils digital strategy ahead of Gitex Africa 2026 summit
Morocco’s minister for digital transition, Amal Fellah Seghrouchni, outlined a national strategy to accelerate the country’s digital transformation ahead of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The plan aims to strengthen Morocco’s role as a leading technology hub in Africa and expand its global reach. The event, held under the......
Saudi Arabia closes only road to Bahrain after Iranian missile strikes
Saudi Arabia shut the King Fahd Causeway early Tuesday, severing the sole land link between the kingdom and the island of Bahrain, after Iran launched ballistic missiles at the oil-rich Eastern Province. The closure came as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday,......
Artemis II crew witnesses solar eclipse after breaking distance record
The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a total solar eclipse Monday evening as their Orion spacecraft rounded the far side of the Moon, capping a day of historic milestones on the first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century. The eclipse, visible only from the crew's vantage point beyond the Moon,......
Micron surges on HBM4 deliveries and record memory price forecasts
Shares of Micron Technology rose roughly 3 percent in pre-market trading on Monday as investors weighed a string of positive developments: volume shipments of the company's HBM4 memory for NVIDIA's next-generation AI platform, surging contract memory prices, and the fallout from a record second fiscal quarter. The move extends a volatile......
Israel destroys dozens of aircraft at three Tehran airports in overnight strikes
Israeli Air Force jets carried out a large-scale overnight operation targeting three Tehran airports, destroying dozens of aircraft, helicopters, and military infrastructure in what the Israeli military described as an effort to degrade Iran's aerial capabilities. The strikes, confirmed Monday by the Israel Defense Forces, hit Bahram Airport,......
Chinese scientist reveals military uses of space solar power project
A senior Chinese scientist involved in Beijing's ambitious space-based solar energy program has published a paper detailing how the technology could be adapted for military operations, including surveillance, electronic warfare, and communications control, offering a rare public acknowledgment of the dual-use potential of one of China's......
China turns Middle East war energy crisis into EV and LNG windfall
The war in the Middle East has upended global energy markets, but for China the disruption is proving to be an accelerant. As oil-importing nations grapple with crude prices above $110 a barrel and scramble for alternatives to volatile fossil fuel supplies, Chinese electric vehicles, solar panels, and surplus natural gas are filling the gap,......