Thursday 09 April 2026 - 10:20
Thursday 09 April 2026 - 10:15
Researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated a quantum swap gate with 99.91% fidelity operating simultaneously on over 17,000 pairs of neutral atoms. Published in Nature, the work introduces a gate inherently resistant to common experimental flaws, potentially reshaping paths to large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The team, led......
Portugal’s flagship airline, TAP Air Portugal, reported a 92% drop in its 2025 net profit due to a one-off fourth-quarter accounting charge, despite higher revenues from increased passenger numbers and improved operating margins. The airline’s net profit fell to €4.1 million ($4.78 million) from €53.7 million in 2024,......
Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European Commission Executive Vice President......
The European Union and Morocco have launched a digital dialogue aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in technology and innovation, marking a new phase in their long standing partnership. The initiative was announced during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Henna Virkkunen. The move coincides with the......
Lidl GB, the British arm of the German discount supermarket chain Lidl, announced plans to open more than 50 new stores across the UK over the next year. The expansion is part of a £600 million ($803 million) investment aimed at increasing its market presence and modernizing store infrastructure. The new openings are expected to create......
Meta has dismantled an internal leaderboard tracking AI token usage among employees, days after The Information exposed it. Created by staff and dubbed "Claudeonomics," the ranking was replaced with a notice citing concerns over internal data shared externally. The move followed a report by Jyoti Mann detailing the system's rapid......
Artificial intelligence is reshaping global power structures, Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations Omar Hilale said during a keynote at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, urging stronger international cooperation to prevent widening global inequalities. Hilale framed AI as more than a technological tool, describing it as a driver......
Morocco has introduced a national program to accelerate the digital transformation of its handicrafts sector, aiming to improve competitiveness and expand market access for artisans. The initiative was announced in Rabat by Lahcen Essaadi during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. It forms part of a broader roadmap to modernize the sector and......
Moroccan telecom operator inwi has deployed the country’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use, marking a new phase in Morocco’s digital transformation. The announcement was made during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The network will serve a 52 hectare industrial site in the Oriental region, one of the largest......
Japanese convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd announced that it is postponing the planned public listing of its North American operations. The listing, originally expected in the second half of 2026, will now be deferred to the financial year starting April 2027 or later. A company spokesperson cited ongoing market uncertainty......
Women working across Morocco’s technology sector took center stage on the first day of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, focusing on career development, leadership gaps, and the evolving demands of the industry. The “Women in Tech Morocco” panel gathered founders and executives to discuss how professionals move from education......
A Conservation International expedition in Peru's Alto Mayo landscape uncovered 27 confirmed new species, plus 48 potentially novel ones under study. The 38-day survey at the Andes-Amazonia junction reveals untapped biodiversity in one of Earth's most researched ecosystems. These findings continue to surprise scientists. The rapid......
Morocco has launched technical studies for the construction of Igouda, a project set to become Africa’s largest data center in the southern city of Dakhla. The initiative forms part of the country’s strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty and expand its role in data infrastructure across the continent. Digital Transition Minister......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
