Morocco’s MAScIR unveils Mpox diagnostic Kit ready for Africa-wide rollout
The MAScIR Foundation, part of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has announced the launch of the “UM6P-MAScIR MPOX qPCR” diagnostic kit, now ready for commercialization in Morocco and across Africa. Developed by the Foundation's...
Biopharma develops first FMD vaccine for East Africa, wins global recognition
The first-ever quadrivalent vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), developed by Moroccan company Biopharma, was registered in August and has qualified for the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) "AgResults FMD Challenge" project. This...
Marrakech hosts cutting-edge innovations at the SOMCEP congress
On September 27 and 28, 2024, the vibrant city of Marrakech welcomed the 6th annual SOMCEP Congress, gathering top professionals in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. This prestigious event, organized by the Moroccan Society...
Al Akhawayn University to host HPS Innovation Weekend: A spotlight on AI
From September 27-29, 2024, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) will host the “HPS Innovation Weekend.” Organized by AUI’s Office of Employability and Entrepreneurship in partnership with Hightech Payment Systems (HPS), the event will...
SpaceX launches pioneering commercial space mission “Polaris Dawn”
SpaceX, the American aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, carrying a crew of four non-professional astronauts on a groundbreaking commercial space mission. The launch took place...
Orange Maroc expands “Digital Schools” program to 55 new rural primary schools
Orange Maroc, through its Foundation, is expanding its "Écoles Numériques" (Digital Schools) program in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education. Starting from the 2024-2025 school year, 55 additional rural primary schools will be...
Morocco launches two university nanosatellites via SpaceX’s Falcon 9
Two pioneering Moroccan university nanosatellites, "UM5-EOSat" and "UM5-Ribat," were recently launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 from the Vandenberg base in California, USA. The launch, which took place on August 16 at 19:56, marks a...
UM5R and AUA unite to boost research and higher education in Africa
The promotion of cooperation in scientific research was the focus of discussions on Tuesday in Rabat between the president of Mohammed V University of Rabat (UM5R) and a delegation from the Association of African...
Outsourcia unveils “OutsourcIA Lab”, an AI-driven customer experience
Outsourcia Group has recently introduced "OutsourclA Lab," a groundbreaking customer experience laboratory dedicated to AI. This innovative "Test & Learn" facility aims to deploy emerging generative AI technologies in multichannel customer relationship management. OutsourclA Lab...
New digital innovation hub opens in Berkane
On Monday, a state-of-the-art Digital Innovation Center, valued at 5.3 million dirhams, was inaugurated in Berkane as part of the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH). The inauguration ceremony, led by Mohamed Ali Habouha, the...