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Morocco and Dubai unite to boost Africa’s digital future through GITEX collaboration

Leaders from Morocco’s Digital Development Agency (ADD) and the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) have reinforced their partnership to position Africa as a global digital powerhouse. The collaboration, centered on the successful GITEX Africa event, reflects their shared ambition to drive innovation,......

Agadir launches AI chatbot to transform citizen communication

Agadir has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by announcing plans to implement a Unified Intelligent Command Center (CCIU) with an AI chatbot interface. The city has issued a call for tenders to select a provider for the project, which has a budget exceeding MAD 5 million ($500,000). Enhancing......

Morocco targeted by Android malware PlayPraetor in global cyberattack

A powerful Android Trojan known as PlayPraetor has infected over 11,000 smartphones worldwide, with Morocco emerging as the only African country targeted so far in this growing cyber threat. The malware spreads through fake Google Play pages and deceptive social media ads, primarily affecting users in......

Morocco partners with Aciturri to produce electric aircraft for urban mobility

Vertical Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Spanish aerospace company Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture airframes for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership leverages Aciturri’s production facility in Morocco and aims to advance sustainable......

TikTok removes over 1 million videos in Morocco during Q1 2025

TikTok has revealed that it removed 1,040,981 videos from its platform in Morocco during the first quarter of 2025. The takedowns were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enforce community guidelines and ensure content safety across the platform. The social media giant’s Community Guidelines......

Roketsan partners with Kale to advance Türkiye’s defense industry with local engines

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has entered a groundbreaking agreement with Istanbul-based Kale Jet Engines to integrate locally manufactured turbojet engines into its cruise missiles. This collaboration marks a significant step toward Türkiye's vision of achieving full independence in defense......

ChatGPT conversations exposed in Google search: A growing privacy concern

Thousands of ChatGPT conversations that users believed were private are now appearing in Google search results, raising serious concerns about online privacy and the handling of sensitive data by tech companies. When a user clicks the “Share” button on ChatGPT, a unique URL is created, allowing......

Meta to test AI-assisted job interviews for software engineers

Meta is experimenting with a new recruitment strategy by testing coding interviews that allow candidates to use artificial intelligence tools during evaluations. This initiative, currently being trialed internally, aims to better reflect real working environments where AI is frequently used—especially......

Nokia to power Medusa submarine cable linking Morocco and Europe

Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient,......

Morocco grants 5G licenses to telecom operators in major digital leap

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has officially granted 5G licenses to Morocco’s three main telecom operators: Maroc Telecom, Inwi, and Orange. This decision marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. According to the ANRT's latest report,......

Morocco to invest $8 billion in nationwide 5G rollout by 2030

Morocco has set an ambitious goal to achieve 85% 5G coverage by 2030, announcing an investment of MAD 80 billion ($8 billion) as part of its national digital transformation strategy. This major initiative was unveiled during the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) board meeting, held......

Elon Musk plans AI-powered revival of Vine, sparking mixed reactions

Elon Musk has announced plans to revive the once-popular video-sharing platform Vine, integrating artificial intelligence into its new iteration. The original Vine, which allowed users to share six-second videos, was launched by Twitter in 2012 and shut down in 2017. Musk, who owns the rebranded Twitter......

Moroccan police arrest wanted cybercriminal in Marrakech, exposing European failures

In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, Moroccan authorities have successfully arrested a dual Algerian-French national in Marrakech, wanted across Europe for orchestrating widespread digital banking fraud. The arrest, which took place on Friday, July 18, was conducted by the cybercrime......