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Gotion Power Morocco, part of the EV battery giant Gotion High-Tech, will start producing at its gigafactory in Kenitra by the third quarter of 2026, company chairman Khalid Qalam said. In June last year, the Moroccan government unveiled an investment deal with Gotion High Tech worth $6.3 billion, including $1.3 billion in a first phase, […]
Morocco prepares to launch the 5G internet network in the six cities that will host the 2030 World Cup, head of the country’s telecoms regulator Hicham Lahjomri said. By 2026, 25% of Moroccans will be connected through 5G, and 70% by 2030, he was quoted by Medias24 as saying. After the six cities, Morocco will […]
The largest banking gathering in Libya, the Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition, will now be held at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from June 15–17, 2025, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Libya (CBL). The event was postponed from its original May 20 date because of recent security incidents in the capital. The […]
Swedish SKF Company, world leader in most innovative bearings, seals & lubrication systems, has opened its new factory in Tangier, Northern Morocco. The production site will manufacture components for magnetic bearings and high-speed electric motors, enabling SKF to meet the increased demand for these solutions while strengthening the Group’s position as a global leader in […]
The 2025 edition of the Moroccan corporate cybersecurity barometer has been released by the Moroccan Association of Information System Users (AUSIM) in collaboration with international consulting firm PwC. The comprehensive white paper, titled “AUSIM Cybersecurity Barometer Morocco 2025,” presents a detailed overview of cyber threats and recommended strategies across five key areas. The study emphasizes […]
Moroccan web hosting pioneer Nindohost has announced a strategic expansion into 13 African countries, marking a significant milestone in its development. Building on nearly two decades of experience in Morocco, the company will now extend its cloud hosting and cybersecurity solutions to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South […]
Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Royal Theater of Rabat Foundation, accompanied by Brigitte Macron, and Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani, chaired, on Thursday at the Royal Theater in Rabat, the Foundation’s first Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, which includes eminent figures from different backgrounds, will elaborate the strategic framework of […]
Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami, renowned for inventing the graphite anode used in lithium-ion batteries, has received lately a U.S. patent for his battery safety innovation. This patent focuses on a method for early detection of internal short circuits in batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), to prevent thermal runaway, fires, and explosions. […]
Africorp Consortium has partnered with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to enable African industry, agriculture, mining, and education benefit from latest scientific and technologic innovations. This strategic partnership was sealed during the DeepTech Summit (DTS) 2025, held May 8-9 at UM6P’s campus in Benguerir, Morocco. The partners pledged to leverage DeepTech, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and […]
American news channel, CNN, published on its website a reporting on Taroudant that it described as “The Hidden Little Marrakech.” Just 90 minutes east of Agadir, set against the backdrop of the Anti-Atlas, lays Taroudant, which offers a quieter, yet charming alternative to the bigger Marrakech, wrote CNN in the article that was relayed by […]