Oracle Expands R&D Activities in Morocco to Engineer AI Solutions for Global Market

U.S. computer company Oracle has announced plans to further strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Morocco by growing its local workforce to 1,000 information technology (IT) professionals.
The goal is to speed up and accelerate the development of Oracle’s cutting-edge technologies that help solve customer challenges worldwide.
A commitment agreement was signed Thursday in Dallas by Ms. Ghita Mezzour, Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle, in presence of Mohcine Jazouli, Minister in charge of Investment and Ali Seddiki, Head Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE).
“Oracle’s R&D center in Casablanca has already played a critical role in creating technical breakthroughs, enhancing cybersecurity, and delivering impactful new AI capabilities,” said Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle.
“By expanding our R&D presence in Morocco, we can further tap its deep talent pool to accelerate development of solutions that help our global customers grow their businesses and win in their industries.”
“This ambitious project falls within the strategic and comprehensive Royal Vision of King Mohammed VI who calls on encouraging Moroccan youth innovation and creativity,” said Ms. Ghita Mezzour.
“At this cutting-edge center, young Moroccans will be at the forefront of designing and developing innovative solutions, covering the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and cybersecurity. These solutions will be deployed on a global scale, thus strengthening Morocco’s positioning as a regional digital hub”, added the minister.
The Morocco-Oracle agreement was sealed on the sidelines of a North American roadshow organized by the Moroccan government to promote business opportunities offered in the Kingdom.