Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UNDP and FLock.io are launching an NFT- and AI-powered marketplace to help Moroccan artisans authenticate and sell their crafts globally, even as Morocco finalizes its digital asset law under Bill 42.25. The initiative bridges innovation and regulation in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Morocco’s Y Combinator–backed startup Chari has secured new funding from Egypt’s DisrupTech Ventures to expand its fintech-driven retail network. The investment strengthens Chari’s goal of turning local stores into financial hubs across Africa, accelerating digital inclusion and economic growth.
Morocco and Gabon have strengthened ties to advance AI, data analytics, and digital skills training across Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in continental digital integration and innovation.
Morocco and Gabon have signed a new partnership to boost digital cooperation across Africa, focusing on AI, data analytics, and digital skills. The agreement reinforces Morocco’s leadership as a regional innovation hub and advances Africa’s goal of shared digital growth.
ORA Technologies’ acquisition of Cathedis, in partnership with Azur Innovation Management, marks Morocco’s first locally financed startup consolidation. The move unifies payments, e-commerce, and logistics under ORA’s platform, strengthening national digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
Morocco has licensed 5G networks to Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, enabling commercial launch in November 2025 with MAD 40 billion investment and plans to cover 70% of the population by 2030.
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 officially licenses 5G networks for Maroc Telecom, Médi Telecom, and Wana Corporate, marking a new era of high-speed connectivity and digital transformation.
Morocco’s Government Council approved wide-ranging reforms in education, social governance, and 5G telecommunications while deepening cooperation with Iraq—marking a new chapter in the nation’s digital and institutional modernization.
GoRide Transfers, an Agadir-based startup, was honored by Technopark Morocco’s Tiwizi program for its AI-powered airport transfer platform now operating in 20 countries.