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Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco partners with Onepoint to create AI center of excellence in Casablanca Settat region
A memorandum of understanding was signed Tuesday in Rabat to establish a Center of Excellence in Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Casablanca-Settat region. The agreement brings together several Moroccan ministries, the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), and French tech company Onepoint. The protocol was signed by Amal El Fellah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform; Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade; Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate for Investment; Ali Seddiki, Director General of AMDIE; and David Layani, founder and president of Onepoint. Part of the «Morocco Digital 2030» strategy, this initiative aims to equip the Kingdom with cutting-edge technological infrastructure to support public service modernization, digital innovation, and the competitiveness of the national industrial sector. Minister Seghrouchni described the agreement as a major milestone in Morocco's ambition to become a premier destination for high-value-added offshoring, highlighting the country's growing digital and industrial appeal. The project plans to recruit 500 Moroccan engineers and build advanced skills in strategic tech fields such as AI, data processing, and middleware. According to Seghrouchni, it will also bolster Morocco's digital sovereignty and provide local talent with opportunities to contribute to global-scale projects. Minister Mezzour noted that the agreement reflects international confidence in Morocco's industrial, human, and digital potential. He emphasized that Casablanca-Settat's growing tech appeal makes it an ideal hub for Industry 4.0, especially for supporting digitalization among small and medium-sized industrial enterprises and enhancing cybersecurity. Minister Zidane added that the alliance demonstrates investor trust in Morocco's digital transformation and human capital development. He stressed the center's role in positioning Morocco as a continental tech hub, creating qualified jobs, and supporting national priorities in innovation, investment, and digital sovereignty. David Layani confirmed plans to hire 500 Moroccan talents over the next four years to help tackle major AI challenges. He also highlighted the importance of middleware-based solutions to enable secure, integrated digital expansion across sectors.
Morocco World
15-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco to Develop AI Model to Simplify Government Services
Rabat — Morocco plans to create an artificial intelligence (AI) model that will make government content easier to understand and handle citizen complaints through chatbots, the country's digital transition minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni announced on Monday. Seghrouchni outlined details during the question session at the House of Representatives, detailing that the AI project is part of several initiatives her department has launched. She revealed that the ministry is also working on a digital administration law, specifically including provisions related to AI, focusing on data protection and system security. Training programs for citizens and officials In order to support digital transformation-related initiatives, the ministry is set to create a comprehensive training and awareness program for both government staff and citizens. The program will allow youth-focused training initiatives, such as digital skills and AI development programs that will benefit young talents aged 8 to 18. Regional AI centers planned The government will also expand the 'Al Jazari Institute' center of excellence across all regions of the country, which aims to develop AI-enhanced digital solutions and serve as regional bridges between research, innovation, and local ecosystems. Al Jazari Institute is set to be a hub of excellence in artificial intelligence and technological innovation, through developing certification courses, enhancing student skills, and promoting applied research. The ministry plans to deploy these centers first in the Guelmim-Oued Noun and Oriental (Nador) regions before rolling them out nationwide. AI supports, but cannot replace human skills Meanwhile, although AI's assistance is significant in big data processing and automating repetitive tasks, Seghrouchni argued that the technology cannot replace human skills in either public or private sectors. 'This technology helps human capital carry out their missions more efficiently and transparently,' she noted. The minister's comments reflect Morocco's approach to AI adoption — using the technology to enhance government services while maintaining the central role of human expertise in public administration. Morocco's steps forward in AI adoption The North African country has made significant steps towards the adoption of AI in various sectors, stemming from the understanding that technology inclusion in different aspects of life is mandatory. Morocco recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost its AI sector, positioning the country as a leader of AI in Africa. On July 2, Seghrouchni signed an MoU with Current AI, backed by significant government funding, making Morocco a founding member of the global initiative that aims to put AI technology to work for the common good. Morocco considers AI as a tool for progress rather than inequality and is working towards a structured collaborative vision to make AI a driver of sustainable and sovereign development across the continent. Read also: When AI Starts Coding: Tomorrow's Developers Are No Longer Alone at the Keyboard
TimesLIVE
10-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Morocco to build data centre powered by renewable energy
Morocco plans to build a 500MW data centre powered by renewable energy to strengthen security of data storage, its digital transition minister said. The centre will be located in Dakhla, in Western Sahara, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni told Reuters, without giving details on the timeline or cost. Several countries are building such centres to ensure sensitive data can be stored and processed within national borders. These centres can be owned or operated by state-owned or private companies while ensuring data remains under the legal jurisdiction of the host country. Morocco launched its first such centre at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. It has been offering cloud hosting services to local public and private organisations, since January. 'Through this network of data centres, the kingdom not only asserts its digital sovereignty but also its ambition to become a regional digital hub serving Africa,' Seghrouchni said. Morocco plans to invest 11bn dirhams (R21.7bn) on its digital modernisation strategy up to the end of 2026, which includes artificial intelligence and expanding fibreoptic deployment.
Morocco World
02-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Signs AI MOU, Leads AI Revolution in Africa
Rabat — Morocco announced a groundbreaking partnership with Current AI during the country's first National AI Summit, marking a major step toward establishing ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Africa. Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni signed a memorandum of understanding with Current AI, backed by significant government funding, making Morocco a founding member of the global initiative that aims to put AI technology to work for the common good. Current AI launched in Paris last February with $400 million in initial funding from the French government, AI Collaborative organization, and various governments, philanthropic partners, and leading companies. The partnership focuses on developing open, inclusive AI systems guided by strong ethical principles. 'We take pride in welcoming Morocco as a founding member and formalizing our shared commitment to open, inclusive AI guided by values,' said Martin Tisne, president of Current AI's steering committee. Tisne noted that this partnership strengthens collaboration between Morocco and Current AI while supporting a broader movement for ethical AI rooted in local values, languages, and histories. Seghrouchni stressed Morocco's vision for AI as a tool for progress rather than inequality. 'AI opens tremendous opportunities to modernize our societies within an ethical and inclusive model that embraces our rich local characteristics,' she said. During the summit in Rabat, Seghrouchni outlined Morocco's ambitious plans to become Africa's digital hub, calling for a clear, structured collaboration to make AI a driver of sustainable and sovereign development across the continent. The North African country is set to participate in Current AI's constitutional general assembly this month, cementing its founding member status. The government's financial commitment is designed to support pilot programs focusing on linguistic diversity, health, and accountability. Morocco's AI ecosystem currently suffers from scattered initiatives lacking coordination and a shared vision, Seghrouchni said, urging the need for streamlined efforts based on trust and excellence, with crystal-clear objectives to face international competitiveness. Morocco is breaking away from traditional patterns of technological dependence, adopting ambitions that go beyond its borders. The country aims to lead African AI cooperation and create multilateral partnerships in the field. Morocco asserts its commitment to bringing a structured African voice to worldwide conversations about AI regulation, innovation, and responsible use. AI: a catalyst for social and cultural transformation Seghrouchni argued that AI represents more than economic opportunity — it serves as a catalyst for social and cultural transformation. 'These [AI technologies] are subjects with tremendous added value for Morocco, for the economy, but also for society,' she explained. This partnership positions Morocco at the forefront of Africa's digital transformation while establishing the foundation for coherent, inclusive digital sovereignty that remains open to global collaboration. Tags: AI in Moroccoartificial intelligencedigital transformationMorocco
Ya Biladi
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco embraces AI for national sovereignty and development at first National AI Conference
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into national strategies is essential for sovereignty, said Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Deputy Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, on Tuesday in Salé. Speaking at the opening of Morocco's first National AI Conference, she stressed the urgent need for both institutional and collective awareness that AI is not a future concept, it is a present-day reality. This reality, she explained, is already reshaping key sectors such as social protection, education, health, finance, and urban planning, redefining long-held principles of equity, efficiency, reliability, and sovereignty. As such, she urged that AI should not be seen as a secondary technical tool, but as a core institutional responsibility that requires rethinking how the public sector operates and rebuilding systems of trust between citizens and the state. The minister also emphasized the dual responsibility brought on by the rapid evolution of AI. On one hand, it is vital to avoid clinging to outdated administrative models; on the other, the country must remain agile and ready to redirect national strategies, such as the Digital Morocco 2030 plan, toward full AI integration. Seghrouchni pointed out a key paradox of AI: its ability to either reinforce inequalities or help reduce them. The goal, she said, is to harness AI as a force for social justice and equitable access to opportunities and resources. Highlighting Morocco's African depth, she asserted that AI is not just a global tech race, but also a question of symbolic and material sovereignty, an arena where global power balances are being redefined. She concluded by calling for a sovereign approach to AI, managed «at the level of a nation with a true will for reform and the courage to lead», so that artificial intelligence becomes a genuine driver of development.
