Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Maroc Telecom Beach Festival 2025 will feature 113 free concerts across six cities, showcasing a blend of local and regional music genres with upgraded infrastructure. The event aims to promote cultural inclusion and drive economic growth through tourism while continuing its legacy as a major summer festival in Morocco.
Morocco is launching 5G before AFCON 2025, aiming for 25% population coverage by end-2025 and 70% by 2030. Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt have already started 5G deployments, with the rest of Africa progressing at varying speeds toward super-fast internet.
Morocco announced plans for a 500 MW renewable-powered data center to enhance national cloud services and digital sovereignty under its Digital Morocco 2030 plan. The hybrid cloud strategy aims to secure sensitive data locally while supporting public and private sector growth, inspired by global best practices.
Morocco’s ANRT launched a tender to license 5G mobile network operators as part of the Digital 2030 strategy. The move aims to provide faster, reliable 5G services to support key sectors like industry and healthcare, advancing the country’s digital and economic development.
Al Akhawayn University and Deloitte Morocco launch an 18-month master’s in cybersecurity, training experts with practical experience to meet Morocco’s digital security needs and drive innovation.
Morocco and UNDP collaborate to promote inclusive digital transformation and responsible AI use across Arab States and Africa, reinforcing Morocco’s leadership in digital governance and sustainable development.
Morocco plans a 500MW renewable-powered sovereign data centre in Dakhla, reinforcing digital sovereignty and regional hub ambitions amid a $1.22 billion digital modernization investment.
Morocco is investing $26 million in Rabat Gaming City, launching training programs and a developer hub to combat youth unemployment and double gaming revenue by 2030. The Morocco Gaming Expo showcased global games and e-sports, highlighting Morocco’s goal to become Africa’s creative gaming hub.
UNDP and Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition have signed an agreement to strengthen inclusive digital transformation efforts across the Arab States and Africa, focusing on digital services, responsible AI, and sustainable development. The partnership builds on Morocco’s digital leadership and supports regional SDG-aligned development priorities.
Morocco is strengthening its gaming industry with a developer hub, training programs, and a $26 million Rabat Gaming City. Hosting a major gaming expo, the country aims to empower youth, attract investment, and double gaming revenue by 2030, tackling high youth unemployment through tech-driven career opportunities.