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Morocco is locking its airspace with the most advanced military technology in the region, the “Barak MX” air defense system, sending a strong message to the Kingdom’s enemies. According to press reports, Morocco’s acquisition of a top-tier interceptor system comes after the transfer of asymmetric terror tactics and drone technology to the Algeria-backed separatist groups […]
Egypt produced more than 10 million mobile devices in 2025, up sharply from 3.3 million units in 2024. The expansion reflects Egypt’s growing attractiveness to international manufacturers, with local components now accounting for more than 40 per cent of production. The remarks were made On Sunday, 28 December 2025, by Communications and Information Technology Minister, […]
The first batch of WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles produced by India’s Tata Advanced Systems’ plant in Morocco has been delivered to Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR), marking what the Indian defense group calls “a major milestone” in its strategic partnership with the Kingdom. The vehicles are produced under the “Made in Morocco” label, reinforcing Morocco’s […]
Scientists at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are pioneering a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment that could transform how doctors combat the disease that claims nearly 10 million lives annually worldwide. The Optics & Photonics Center team at UM6P is developing plasmonic photothermal therapy using gold nanoparticles to target and destroy cancer cells with precision. Dr. […]
The WIKA Group, a global leader in pressure and temperature measurement, has opened a new subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco, to support its existing customers across the Maghreb region. “The opening of the subsidiary in Morocco marks an important milestone in our regional growth strategy,” says Marcel Frei, Senior Vice President South Europe at WIKA. “Our […]
Moroccan Media and regulatory authorities have mobilized against surging fake news, emphasizing need for coordinated public action to combat disinformation threatening national cohesion and democratic functioning. The Ministry of Communication organized a conference addressing multiple challenges confronting media and digital spaces, particularly fake news impacts on individuals and society. High Authority for Audiovisual Communication President […]
Morocco’s National Security Directorate (DGSN) has implemented a comprehensive high-technology security strategy across host cities preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The proactive approach integrates cutting-edge technologies with optimized operational capabilities to guarantee absolute security throughout the continental football championship. An intelligent, extensive video surveillance system has been deployed in major host cities […]
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, […]
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 […]