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Ya Biladi
23-07-2025
- 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.
Ya Biladi
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
Morocco showcases automotive industry at 17th Motortec Madrid
Morocco is taking part in the 17th edition of Motortec Madrid, a major European automotive trade show, held from April 23 to 26. The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), in collaboration with the Moroccan Association for Automotive Industry and Construction (AMICA), is organizing the country's participation, announces a press release by AMDIE on Thursday. The event offers Moroccan companies the opportunity to showcase their products, explore new markets, and strengthen ties with Spain—one of Morocco's key trading partners. AMDIE is supporting eight Moroccan companies at the event: six first-time exporters and two established international firms. These companies have been backed since 2022 through AMDIE's Call for Expression of Interest program for strategic industrial sectors. Morocco has become a manufacturing hub for global automotive companies, offering competitive advantages such as a well-integrated industrial ecosystem and modern logistics infrastructure. The country continues to attract investors from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Morocco's presence at Motortec aligns with broader national goals to boost competitiveness, deepen local manufacturing integration, and expand exports of high-value automotive products.
