Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Moroccan ministries and partners signed MOUs to promote ethical AI use, including a strategic data center partnership between the Ministry of Digital Transition and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The collaboration focuses on innovation, training, sustainability, and digital sovereignty to strengthen national capacity in data governance.
Morocco’s Deputy Minister emphasized the urgent need to integrate AI into national strategies to protect sovereignty and promote social equity. Speaking at the inaugural National AI Conference, she urged the public sector to adapt and lead AI adoption aligned with Morocco’s Digital 2030 vision, reinforcing the country’s role in shaping Africa’s technological future.
Morocco’s startup funding surged to nearly $95 million in 2024, driven by a few high-value deals and growing interest in TravelTech and FinTech. However, early-stage dominance, limited exits, and a funding gap risk stalling growth. Strategic support in late-stage funding, M&A, and emerging tech is essential to unlock Morocco’s next phase of innovation-led economic expansion.
Vantage Payment Systems and Mastercard have partnered to boost Morocco’s digital payment ecosystem, introducing new Mastercard-branded cards, blockchain tokenization, and digital wallets. The collaboration enhances financial inclusion and aligns Morocco’s fintech scene with international standards amid increasing digital adoption.
Morocco’s telecom regulator has approved joint ventures between Maroc Telecom and Inwi for fiber optic and tower infrastructure sharing. The move aims to boost FTTH coverage and rationalize network deployment while enforcing strict competition safeguards.
Oracle has launched a sophisticated R&D center in Casablanca focused on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, employing hundreds of local tech professionals. This initiative advances Morocco’s role as a regional tech hub and supports global innovation through locally developed solutions.
Mastercard and Vantage Payment Systems have partnered to expand digital payment technologies and financial inclusion in Morocco. The collaboration will enhance Mastercard card acceptance across multiple channels and introduce secure, advanced solutions such as tokenization and digital wallets, supporting Morocco’s growing digital economy.
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Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Africa have partnered to accelerate Moroccan startups through a new acceleration program, supported by government leadership, to drive innovation and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Morocco’s Ministry of National Education and Fondation Al Mada are scaling up the “Connected Classrooms – Dir Iddik” initiative to bring digital learning tools and training to hundreds of rural schools, enhancing educational equity for remote students.