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Moroccan telecom operator INWI said on Dec 16 it has landed the MEDUSA submarine cable in Nador, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s international connectivity and its position as a regional digital hub. The cable, developed by AFR-IX telecom, spans more than 8,700 km and is set to become the Mediterranean’s largest connectivity system, […]
Rabat will host the headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture Committee after African Union ministers unanimously endorsed the move at a meeting in Burundi last week, cementing Morocco’s role as a driver of cultural diplomacy on the continent. The decision, adopted during the fifth session of the AU’s specialized technical committee on youth, culture […]
Morocco has been elected to the Council of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), during the 34th General Assembly of this intergovernmental organization, affiliated to the UNESCO, held in Rome from December 10 to 12. The Kingdom will be represented on this body, which is responsible […]
Princess Lalla Asmaa, President of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation, chaired, on Friday at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Rabat, the opening ceremony of the 1st African Congress on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation, a major milestone in the structuring of a genuine African hub dedicated to childhood deafness and cochlear implantation. The event, bearing major […]
Libya’s Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company signed a preliminary MoU on Thursday, December 11, with Saudi Arabia’s Technology Link Services for Telecommunications, signaling a push to strengthen regional collaboration in the telecommunications sector. The agreement, concluded during a meeting between the Libyan company’s Chairman Youssef Ibrahim Hussein and Saudi delegation leader Ali bin […]
Libya’s Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company signed a preliminary MoU (Memorandum of understanding) on Thursday, 11 December, with Saudi Arabia’s Technology Link Services for Telecommunications, signalling a push to strengthen regional collaboration in the telecommunications sector. The agreement, concluded during a meeting between Libyan Chairman Youssef Ibrahim Hussein and Saudi delegation leader Ali […]
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to modernize the country’s water infrastructure supervision through a centralized digital platform, reports Les Inspirations Eco daily. The project responds to mounting pressure on water resources as the kingdom navigates persistent drought conditions and demographic challenges. The platform will aggregate […]
Morocco’s ambitious push to meet 60 percent of its water needs through desalination by 2030 has sparked a critical drive toward industrial self-sufficiency in this vital sector. As the country battles its seventh consecutive year of drought, developing domestic expertise has become essential for adapting solutions to local conditions and reducing long-term costs. The kingdom […]
Morocco is on the verge of securing UNESCO status for its iconic caftan, a garment that embodies centuries of craftsmanship and cultural identity. The inscription on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is expected to be announced in the coming days, marking a historic milestone for the kingdom. The caftan, celebrated for its intricate […]
The Moroccan Copyright and Neighboring Rights Bureau has issued a statement clarifying its mandate and the legal foundation for collecting royalties from establishments exploiting protected works. The announcement addresses circulating misinformation regarding the legal basis for charges imposed on businesses broadcasting or using artistic content. The office emphasized that Article 2 of Law 25-19, adopted […]