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UM6P Hosts Africa's First Paris Peace Forum: A Historic Milestone for Morocco

The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Morocco is making history by hosting the first-ever Paris Peace Forum Spring Meeting in Africa. This prestigious event, usually held in Paris, will take place on June 10 in Benguerir, marking a significant milestone in the forum's history.  Justin......

Moroccan Student Achieves World's Highest Score in Major Field Test

In a remarkable achievement, Wissal Filali Azhari, a student at Al Akhawayn University, has secured the top position in the Major Field Test (MFT). This marks the second consecutive record set by the university and its School of Business Administration (SBA) in two years at the MFT. Last year, Nassima......

Thyreosaurus: Uncovering the Evolutionary Secrets of Africa's Armored Dinosaurs

In the sun-baked Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, an extraordinary fossil discovery has shed new light on the ancient origins of one of the most iconic dinosaur groups – the stegosaurs. Scientists have unearthed the remains of Thyreosaurus atlasicus, a unique member of the Thyreophora clade that......

Pioneering Pact: Morocco and Spain Unite in Scientific Pursuit

Morocco and Spain have taken a pioneering step toward enhanced scientific collaboration, marking the start of an era of groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements. The agreement, signed by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the National Center for Scientific and Technical......

Moroccan Scientist Asmaa Boujibar Secures $300,000 NASA Grant to Probe Elemental Composition of Mercury

Moroccan-born Asmaa Boujibar, an Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences at Western Washington University (WWU), has been awarded a new two-year, $300,000 grant from NASA to investigate the elemental constituents of the planet Mercury. In her laboratory, Boujibar, along with her team of graduate students......

Combating Aridity and Salinity: Phosboucraâ Foundation and UM6P Introduce Blue Panicum for Alternative Forage Cultivation

Since its establishment in 2014, the Phosboucraâ Foundation has been dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in the southern regions of Morocco through various programs. During the ongoing SIAM (International Agriculture Fair) in Meknes, the Phosboucraâ Foundation and UM6P (Mohammed VI Polytechnic......

OCP Foundation: Driving National and Continental Priorities Through Transformative Action

The OCP Foundation has established itself as a catalyst for positive change across Morocco and the African continent. By implementing transformative initiatives, it seeks to improve living conditions, focusing on education's role in driving economic and social development. In 2023, the Foundation's......

Student-Led Protests for Gaza Ignite Nationwide Crackdown, Over 100 Arrested

The student-led protests against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza have triggered a nationwide crackdown, with over 100 students arrested across prominent universities in California and Texas. As tensions rise, calls for deploying the National Guard are echoing through state legislatures. Students......

Moroccan Retail Tech Builder: A Catalyst for Digital Commerce and Startup Growth

In a remarkable stride towards fostering digital transformation and nurturing entrepreneurial talent, the Moroccan Retail Tech Builder (MRTB) has reached an impressive milestone: incubating and supporting 100 startups in the dynamic realm of commerce. This pioneering venture builder, established in 2021,......