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In a demanding international context, Renault Group Morocco confirms in 2025 its role as the leader of the national automotive sector and strengthens the Kingdom’s strategic position within the Group’s global footprint. Morocco now ranks as the Group’s second country in terms of production volume and the eighth global market in terms of sales volume, […]
Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group has increased its investment in Morocco from €5 to 20 million for a plant specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of medical devices, health technology equipment, and related products. The facility will be set up in Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City, a strategic industrial hub which is attracting a growing number […]
The Egyptian House of Representatives has welcomed a draft law aimed at regulating children’s use of social media, a move that follows President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s call, one day earlier, for the Government and Parliament to study UK and Australian legislation restricting minors’ access to digital platforms. The House said in a statement the initiative reflects […]
Indian manufacturer Tata Sons’ defense arm is stepping up its overseas ambitions as India pushes to expand its militaryindustrial base and boost arms exports in Africa from its Morocco factory. The conglomerate is in talks to supply military hardware to several African and European countries, senior executives told the Financial Times. In September, Tata took […]
Morocco’s economic capital city is hosting the 2026 “World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility” (WAM Morocco), Africa’s largest exhibition focused on advanced manufacturing, future mobility, green energy and future mobility. The three-day event, which opened doors on Tuesday, aims to position Morocco as a regional hub connecting Africa and Europe for industrial innovation and investment. […]
Morocco’s security management during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was executed “without any major incident or breakdown” across six host cities and nearly a month of competition, French media wrote. According to the French weekly JDD, Morocco’s success reflects a long‑term national security strategy developed under King Mohammed VI. JDD notes that AFCON 2025 […]
Mauritania is considering a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Cybastion to enhance the resilience of its digital infrastructure amid rising online threats. The initiative, discussed in a meeting between Cybastion representatives and Ahmed Salem Badh, Minister of Digital Transformation and Administrative Management, aims to establish a national Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and […]
Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection is implementing a collaborative information system designed to centralize, secure, and disseminate national protocols for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and patient care. Through an integrated mobile application and administration platform, this project aims to harmonize care practices, strengthen professional coordination, and modernize medical reference management nationwide. The digital transformation […]
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Egyptian Military Academy, has signed memoranda of understanding with 30 local and international technology companies to train young people in digital and information technology skills. The agreements were announced on Monday, January 12, 2026, according to Ahram Online. The partnerships form part of the […]
Morocco is unrolling its AI strategy centered around the Jazari institutes across the country hoping AI will add 100 billion dirhams (over $10 bln) to its economy, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni said. Speaking at a conference unveiling Morocco’s flagship plan: “AI Made in Morocco: Artificial […]