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Morocco stands out as an obvious destination for aerospace investment thanks to its talents — a true industrial and modern infrastructure momentum driven under the impetus of the King, said Olivier Andriès, CEO and board member of the Safran Group. “We chose to invest in the aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur based on the welcoming […]
Morocco confronted 21 million cyberattack attempts during the first half of 2025, revealing critical vulnerabilities as the nation navigates emerging Web3 and artificial intelligence threats, according to converging reports from cybersecurity firms Kaspersky and Hacken. Kaspersky’s findings, presented at the KNext Rabat 2025 conference, identified 15 million local network attacks exploiting internal systems, removable media, […]
The loitering munition SpyX has once again been tested in Morocco, as part of a series of exercises conducted by BlueBird Aero Systems, the company said. The latest footage, released by the company on October 12, showcases the drone executing precision strikes on decommissioned armored vehicles in a desert setting. According to the Moroccan defense-focused […]
Moroccan technology companies joined global innovators at Dubai’s Expand North Star 2025, the world’s premier startup and investment platform that opened Sunday as part of GITEX Global. The four-day event, organized by Dubai’s Digital Chamber, brings together approximately 2,000 startups and over 1,000 investors from more than 100 countries, collectively managing assets exceeding one trillion […]
Moroccan and French armed forces have concluded “Chergui 2025,” a bilateral military exercise held in the Errachidia region, eastern Morocco. The operation aimed to enhance interoperability and reinforce defense cooperation between the two countries. The exercise involved ground and air units from both sides. France deployed personnel and equipment from the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment, […]
Airbus is entering a new phase of its partnership with Morocco, reinforcing its long-standing presence through expanded industrial operations, strategic acquisitions, and the opening of a new representative office in Rabat. The European aerospace giant is now positioning Morocco as a central hub in its global development strategy. “The Kingdom is far more than a […]
Morocco’s aeronautic sector is expanding and attracting more investors and more major international aerospace players. German Masterflex group and French Duqueine group have launched lately construction works of their plants in Casablanca’s Midparc International Free zone. Masterflex will invest $5 million in its Casablanca production site. The plant will specialize in manufacturing sophisticated hoses and […]
Mauritania has announced plans to establish a national nanosatellite program aimed at enhancing sovereign space capabilities and strengthening digital services across the country. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, will involve the deployment of one or more low Earth orbit satellites, the construction of ground infrastructure, and the transfer of technological skills […]
Morocco’s domestic commerce sector participated in comprehensive discussions at Maamora near Salé, bringing together merchants, federations, professional associations, and private operators to address structural challenges within this essential economic sector. The gathering focused on formalizing retail operations while advancing digital integration across small-scale commerce, reported L’Economiste daily this Wednesday. Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour […]
Internet shutdowns across Africa have surged in scale and frequency over the past decade, with nearly 200 incidents recorded between 2016 and 2024, according to a new study by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN). The tactic, often used to suppress dissent and manipulate political outcomes, is being normalized by governments across the continent, researchers […]