Morocco is striving to become an international leader in the field of technology, Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot wrote on Friday, noting that the GITEX Africa exhibition, held this week in Marrakech, has contributed to arousing the interest of the technology world in Morocco.

The newspaper notes that Morocco’s ambition is to become the most important technological center in Africa and a gateway to the continent, adding that the creation of GITEX Africa responds to the Kingdom’s desire to achieve this ambition.

“Through this event, Morocco aims to bring together technology giants, start-ups, investors, governments and academics to create joint initiatives,” the newspaper continues, adding that the Kingdom also attaches great importance to the fact that its initiatives must take place on its soil.

“Human capital is one of the country’s most powerful resources, with around 12,000 engineers and between 10,000 and 12,000 technicians graduating every year, which represents a significant human resource,” he stressed.

“If these resources are invested and properly targeted, significant achievements can be made for Morocco in the digital field, and the Kingdom will become a hub in North Africa and Africa in general, which will contribute to the development of its economy,” the Israeli daily said.

Source: Agency Morocaine De Presse