A scan without the hospital trip: AI reaches rural mothers
For pregnant women living in remote villages, a routine ultrasound can mean a long journey to the nearest hospital. A new pilot programme is...
KAI puts FA-50 forward for Morocco’s next fighter trainer
South Korean aircraft maker Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is using the Marrakech Air Show to promote its FA-50 fighter jet as a possible replacement...
MKU to Make Night-Vision Gear and Body Armour in Morocco
Indian defence company MKU plans to build a factory in Nouaceur to make military equipment locally, after five years of supplying the Royal Armed...
Royal Air Maroc goes online with Starlink Wi-Fi
Royal Air Maroc is to equip 41 aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, becoming the first commercial airline in Africa to offer the service,...
Morocco’s new F-16 fighter takes first flight
The first F-16 Block 72 fighter built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has completed its first test flight. Lockheed Martin said the aircraft...
Morocco-made Tata WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicle makes Marrakech debut
Tata Advanced Systems is showing its WhAP 8x8 armoured vehicle at the Marrakech Air Show this week. The vehicle is made at the company’s...
African cyber leaders prepare for AI-powered attacks
African cybersecurity officials are meeting in Rabat for a three-day training programme focused on a growing problem: how governments can protect their systems from...
Bank Of Africa puts three fintech startups to the test
Bank Of Africa has started working with three fintech startups as part of a new partnership with the Morocco Fintech Center. The first projects...
US jets and defence giants land in Marrakech for airshow
The Marrakech Airshow opens on Wednesday with a strong US military and defence industry presence. The four-day event runs from 7 to 10 October...
Casablanca students find a way to reuse wasted irrigation water
A group of 22 students in Casablanca has built a system that collects excess water from farms and sends it back for irrigation. The...