Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco’s “AI Made in Morocco” initiative targets a 100 billion dirham GDP boost and 50,000 new jobs by 2030. Key developments include the Al-Jazari Institute for Industry X.0 and a national network of centers of excellence. The strategy emphasizes technological sovereignty and ethical AI, positioning Morocco as a regional leader in digital transformation.
Morocco has launched the “AI Made in Morocco” initiative to develop locally designed technological solutions for Industry X.0 and healthcare. As part of the Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy, the government also established the Al-Jazari Institute of Industry X.0 to foster collaboration between universities and industry. The plan seeks to position Morocco as a regional digital hub and capture a share of the projected $4.8 trillion global AI market.
Morocco’s Digital Development Agency has approved a new roadmap to accelerate the Digital Morocco 2030 vision. The strategy focuses on modernizing public services, expanding digital access, supporting innovation, and improving institutional governance. It builds on recent progress in broadband and tech regulation while addressing challenges like digital skills, rural connectivity gaps, and cybersecurity.
Orange Maroc has launched a 1.5 MW, solar-powered UPTIME-certified data center to drive Morocco’s B2B digital transformation. The operator is expanding cloud, AI, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening enterprise services, and supporting national goals under Digital Morocco 2030 with major investments, 5G innovations, and sovereign AI capabilities.
Morocco is accelerating 5G deployment under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, aiming for 70% coverage by the end of the decade. The rollout includes long-term investment, terrain-specific engineering, and stronger network security measures. Once implemented, the country will benefit from faster, more reliable connectivity, enabling new digital services and economic opportunities.
Morocco plans to reach 70% 5G coverage by 2030, with 5G already active in 60 cities and data plans expanded at no extra cost. The country will also scale fiber access and mandate fiber-ready housing as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.
Maroc Telecom has unveiled a new red visual identity and appointed football star Yassine Bounou as brand ambassador. The rebrand aligns with Digital Morocco 2030 and the 5G rollout, reflecting the company’s renewed commitment to innovation, national pride, and advancing Morocco’s digital transformation.
Maroc Telecom has rebranded with a bold red logo and national icon Yassine Bounou as ambassador, aligning with Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision. The transformation reflects innovation, national pride, and the company’s mission to drive 5G expansion and digital inclusion across the kingdom.
Tangier — October 30, 2025:
The Moroccan government has unveiled a nationwide programme to equip children with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, marking a key step in the country’s broader effort to foster innovation and bridge the digital divide.
Morocco presented its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy at the Ten Geopolitical Meetings in France, highlighting public sector modernization, AI, and Africa-focused initiatives. It is preparing to launch the D4SD initiative at the UNGA, in partnership with UNDP, to position Morocco as a global Arab-African digital hub.