Keywords: Digital economy


Alibaba exits gaming business in deal valued at more than $1.5 billion

Alibaba Group is reshaping its business portfolio by stepping away from selected non-core activities and directing more resources toward sectors it considers central to its future growth, particularly artificial intelligence and cloud computing. As part of this strategy, Asian private equity firm Trustar......

Morocco bets on data centers and artificial intelligence to strengthen its digital position in Africa

Morocco is entering a new phase in Africa's digital transformation race as investment in data centers, cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to grow. The country is seeking to attract large-scale projects that could expand its capacity to store and process data while......

Global AI investment could exceed $1 trillion in 2026

Global investment linked to artificial intelligence could reach around $1 trillion in 2026, according to recent estimates from Goldman Sachs, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the infrastructure build-out supporting the technology. The projected spending covers a broad range of activities, including......

Gitex Africa Morocco enters a new phase as authorities assess four years of impact

Four editions after its launch, Gitex Africa Morocco is entering a period of strategic evaluation as Morocco's Digital Development Agency (ADD) prepares a comprehensive assessment of the event's impact. The review is intended to determine whether the continent's major technology gathering......

Morocco ranks among Africa’s leaders in mobile internet performance

Morocco has strengthened its position in Africa’s digital landscape, ranking second on the continent for mobile internet download speeds during the first half of 2026, according to measurements published by nPerf. The ranking is based on tests conducted between January 1 and July 1, 2026, and......

Morocco sets its sights on the global artificial intelligence race

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as an emerging technology hub in Africa, with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a central part of its digital transformation strategy. Recent coverage by German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk Kultur highlighted the kingdom’s efforts to expand its......

Russia introduces new legal framework for cryptocurrency trading

Russia has taken a major step toward regulating the digital asset sector after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading. The new law officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as a form of property and introduces comprehensive rules governing their......

ChatGPT subscriptions in Morocco set to include value-added tax

Users of paid artificial intelligence services in Morocco could soon see changes to their subscription invoices, as OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reportedly notified some customers that local taxes may be added to future payments starting August 1, 2026. The move is linked to Morocco's......

US Senate moves closer to a key vote on the CLARITY Act for cryptocurrency regulation

The US Senate is preparing for a potentially decisive vote on the CLARITY Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at establishing clearer rules for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry. The legislation is expected to face a vote next week, placing the future of US crypto regulation at the center......