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Casablanca will host the AI FOR IMPACT 2026 event on April 10, 2026, dedicated to exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing the actions of civil society organizations. Organized by EPIK Leaders in partnership with the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI), the event will take place on the campus of Honoris United Universities, alongside GITEX Africa. This meeting will bring together NGOs, public institutions, funders, tech companies, impact startups, researchers, and media to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in the nonprofit sector. The goal is to examine how AI technologies can help associative organizations to improve their…
Chinese company Lanke High-Tech, specializing in energy equipment and solar thermal storage technologies, has announced the opening of a facility in Morocco as part of its international expansion strategy. At the same time, the group is advancing the development of a 100 MW solar thermal storage project in the Kingdom. According to several Chinese economic media outlets, the year 2025 marked an acceleration in the company’s international establishment. In this context, Lanke High-Tech has strengthened the creation of bases aimed at foreign markets, notably in Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, which will serve as regional platforms for its international activities.…
Morocco is continuing the development of its seawater desalination infrastructure to enhance its water security. Four new stations, with a total capacity of 567 million cubic meters per year, are currently under construction and are expected to be operational by the end of the year, according to the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. This project is part of a national desalination program launched in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI. The goal is to secure the supply of drinking water for coastal cities and some inland areas, while also supporting agricultural irrigation and industrial requirements. By…
Morocco is gradually strengthening its positioning in the global energy transition, particularly in the maritime transport sector. Thanks to its strategic geographic location, renewable energy resources, and low-cost green hydrogen production potential, the Kingdom could play a key role in the decarbonization of international maritime transport. According to an analysis from the World Bank, reported by L’Economiste, Moroccan port infrastructures have significant advantages to become platforms for the production, storage, and distribution of green fuels for vessels. Ports such as Tangier Med, Mohammedia, Jorf Lasfar, and Tan-Tan could thus evolve into logistical hubs for supplying maritime fleets with fuels derived…
Morocco, one of the most advanced countries in the region regarding energy transition, is establishing itself as a “strategic interlocutor” for the European industry, stated Alessandra Astolfi, the international exhibitions director responsible for the Green & Technology division of the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG). “In recent years, the Kingdom has adopted ambitious policies by developing solid industrial skills in renewable energies and ensuring the diversification of its energy mix,” emphasized Ms. Astolfi in an interview with MAP, on the sidelines of the 4th edition of the “KEY – Energy Transition Expo,” organized by IEG at the exhibition center in Rimini,…
The Minister of National Territorial Development, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, called on Monday in Rabat to establish water resilience as a national standard and to make it “a fundamental requirement” in urban planning. Speaking at a working workshop organized by the Ministry of National Territorial Development, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, in partnership with the “Majal” Federation of Urban Agencies, under the theme “Water between Abundance and Scarcity: From Territorial Planning to Urban Resilience,” Ms. El Mansouri noted that Morocco is currently facing a new climatic reality marked by a structural water scarcity, compounded by…
Morocco plans to gradually integrate civil nuclear energy into its energy mix to enhance energy security and support its transition towards low-carbon sources. This direction was highlighted by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch during the Second World Nuclear Energy Summit held in Paris. Representing King Mohammed VI at this international gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Moroccan energy strategy, launched in 2009, is based on three major pillars: diversifying the energy mix, developing renewable energy, and strengthening the country’s energy security. In this context, Morocco has made significant strides in developing clean energy. According to Aziz Akhannouch, renewable energy is…
Facing the water stress affecting the country, Morocco is intensifying the development of seawater desalination. The objective is clear: to produce 1.7 billion cubic meters of water per year by 2030 in order to secure the supply of drinking water, support agricultural irrigation, and meet growing industrial needs. According to data reported by L’Economiste, the national program relies on a massive deployment of infrastructure along the coastline, combining large industrial stations and mobile units. This strategy is based on coordination between public and private actors, as well as the integration of modern technologies, particularly in the field of renewable energy.…
The General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM) announced on Tuesday the awarding of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) label to Pharma 5, while renewing this distinction for the Casablanca Stock Exchange and Les Eaux Minérales d’Oulmès. This award comes following a meeting of the Label Attribution Committee within the Confederation, CGEM stated in a press release, noting that the recognition applauds these companies’ commitment to CSR and their ability to systematically integrate the expectations of their internal and external stakeholders. It also marks a new phase in their ongoing efforts for continuous improvement and the consolidation of their responsible…
State Secretary for Marine Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco, Ilaria Carnevali, signed the documents for the project “Integration of Sustainable Marine Fisheries Value Chains into a Blue Economy for the Large Marine Ecosystems of the Canary Current and Central American Pacific Coast” (GMC2 – Global Marine Commodities 2) on Tuesday in Rabat, marking the official launch of the project’s implementation in Morocco. This international initiative aims to promote the integration of sustainable fisheries value chains into the development of the blue economy. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and…