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Morocco World
23-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Hosts International Conference to Rethink Finance and Innovation
Academics and business leaders gather in Fez this week for the first International Conference on Management, Innovation, and Finance (MIF 2025), a new initiative to connect the dots between research and real-world economic shifts. The two-day event, running from April 23 to 24, is co-organised by the Private University of Fez and Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University. It brings together finance professors, digital experts, and young researchers to discuss issues ranging from fintech to climate change and finance. Safae Ismaili, a lecturer and researcher specialising in finance, frames the conference as a response to Morocco's evolving economic landscape. 'MIF 2025 is a platform for dialogue, critical thinking, and collective construction around the major economic challenges of our time,' she told Morocco World News (MWN). Safae Ismaili, a lecturer and researcher specialising in finance She stressed the need to bridge theory and practice, explaining: 'The ambition behind this conference is quite clear: to create a genuine link between academic research and real-world application, between universities and businesses, between ideas and concrete action. Because yes, it's good to think—but it's better to think to transform.' Read also: Entrepreneurial Growth in Morocco: A Decade After the Global Entrepreneurship Summit Pascal Nguyen, a professor of finance at the University of Montpellier and one of the event's keynote speakers, echoed that sentiment. 'I'm genuinely impressed by the quality of the organisation and the calibre of the speakers I've heard this morning. There's an abundance of highly qualified young people… I feel Morocco has a very bright future,' he told MWN. Nguyen, who also co-leads a programme on green finance, spoke about the dangers of corporate short-sightedness. 'The question is: why do firms often make the wrong choices? Why do they pursue investments and decisions that are unsustainable and trigger crises—whether social, financial, or economic?' The event aimed to tackle such questions head-on, with panels exploring everything from digital transformation to low-carbon policy. As Morocco pushes to bring its economy up to date and attract green investment, MIF 2025 may prove a timely meeting of minds. 'Morocco is in motion,' said Dr Ismaili. Tags: economyfinanceInnovationMoroccoPrivate University of Fez
Morocco World
17-03-2025
- Science
- Morocco World
World's Oldest Dinosaur Fossils Found in Morocco
A discovery in Morocco has unveiled the oldest Cerapodan dinosaur fossils on the planet – dating back 174 million years. The fossils, dug up in the rocky lands of El Mers III, near Boulemane, could change everything we know about these humongous plant-munching creatures. Before this, the only known fossil from this period was a lonely thigh bone found in the United Kingdom. Experts from Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University in Fez and the UK's Natural History Museum made the find and published their report on March 12. Though the fossil isn't complete, researchers say it proves Morocco was home to some of the earliest herbivore dinosaurs ever recorded. Even more exciting is that the same site also contains some of the world's oldest ankylosaurus and stegosaurus. During their early days, Cerapodans walked on two legs and used their front limbs to grab food. But over time, some bulked up, dropped to all fours, and developed powerful chewing skills, making them the top plant-eaters of their era. Scientists say these creatures split into two groups – Ornithopods (which include duck-billed dinosaurs) and Marginocephalians (which had fancy headgear). The Moroccan fossils belong to the Ornithopods. This discovery is a game-changer in dinosaur history, suggesting the Middle Jurassic was a key moment for these giants to take over the prehistoric world.
Morocco World
08-02-2025
- General
- Morocco World
UPF's Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Resilience of 2025 Class
Fez \u2013 The Private University of Fez (UPF) hosted a memorable graduation ceremony yesterday, marking a major milestone for over 300 graduates.\u00a0<\><\> The event was held at the conference hall of Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and families to celebrate the achievements of those who completed their academic journey.<\><\> The day was filled with a range of activities designed to honor the graduates and the hard work that took them to the finishing line of their academic journey. The ceremony opened with a speech by Professor Brahim Akdim, followed by a beautiful recitation of the Quran by Saloua Salman.\u00a0<\><\> The UPF Harmony & Melody choir then led the crowd in the Moroccan national anthem, setting the tone for an emotional and proud day ahead.<\><\> As the ceremony continued, graduates from various fields of study were called to receive their diplomas.\u00a0<\><\>\>\> \>\> \>\> \>\> \>\> Click allow to get notifications on every article we post.
