Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 has launched a digital app that sends real-time text updates to help citizens track their complaints, strengthening transparency, trust and the digital modernization of the justice system.
Morocco is scaling digital workforce development by expanding JobInTech to Dakhla, strengthening AI and cybersecurity skills while supporting regional growth and national digital transformation under Morocco Digital 2030.
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.