Category: Morocco

Aviation: Opening of the second session of the regional seminar on “innovation and cybersecurity

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On Monday, September 5, 2022, the Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mr. Mohammed Abdeljalil, launched the second session of the regional seminar on “innovation and cybersecurity”, organized by the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, the European Civil Aviation Summit, the African Civil Aviation Commission and the Directorate of Air Transport of the United States. This seminar organized in Marrakech was attended by more than a hundred officials and experts in aviation safety and security, representing more than 40 African and Arab countries. ”In his opening address, the Minister stressed that…

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Advanced software reduces wind gust damage to zero at APM Terminals MedPort Tangier

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As climate changes, the frequency and severity of wind gusts hitting APM Terminals facilities around the world has increased significantly. APM Terminals has responded by developing advanced software, which uses Artificial Intelligence, to accurately predict weather events and help terminals prepare as efficiently as possible. In 2021, the software reduced container toppling incidents at its terminal in Tangier to zero. read more 

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“Building the Future Together” 14th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Morocco

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The Kingdom of Morocco is hosting the 14th U.S.-Africa Business Summit from July 19-22 in the city of Marrakech under the theme: “Building the Future Together”. Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, the forum brings together more than 1,000 participants, including ministers, public and private economic operators and American and African institutions. For CCA President and CEO Florizelle Liser, “The Summit provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the synergies of economic relations between the United States and Morocco, between Morocco…

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E-commerce: Moroccan startup Chari begins expansion in sub-Saharan Africa with the acquisition of Ivorian Diago

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Charia, the Moroccan fintech and retail e-commerce startup, which won the Africa CEO Awards, “Disrupter of the year” award this week, announced earlier that it had acquired the ivorian application that connects local stores with producers and importers of consumer goods. After setting up shop in Tunisia last year, the Moroccan startup is now setting foot in sub-Saharan Africa with this operation and taking another step towards its goal of becoming a leader in its sector in French-speaking countries in Africa.   According to a Chari press release, Diago’s founders,…

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