AI & Digital Sovereignty: Morocco signed a public-private partnership to build national expertise in artificial intelligence and digital technologies under the Digital Morocco 2030 push, aligning ministries, universities and the ALTEN Group to strengthen AI skills and Industry 4.0 readiness. Transport Infrastructure: The AfDB approved €205M for Morocco’s high-speed rail expansion, targeting the Kenitra–Marrakech corridor to cut travel times, improve logistics and boost greener mobility. EV Industrial Strategy: UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026 flags Morocco as an emerging EV battery destination, crediting long-term industrial policy (including the 2022 Investment Charter) and supplier ecosystems that enabled a 2024 battery gigafactory push. Energy Megaprojects: Coverage highlights Morocco’s renewable surge—from the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex to large wind assets—framing solar and wind as the route to energy security and lower emissions. Health & Environment: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data and better marine protection. Public Health in Morocco: Health experts warn of very high UV levels this week, with inland areas forecast to hit extreme UV indices. Tech in Education: Morocco’s education ministry defended AI-backed anti-cheating tech used in baccalaureate exams. World Cup Tech/Media: FIFA will station VAR officials inside stadiums for quarter-finals, starting with France vs Morocco, while broadcasters and production firms roll out advanced remote production workflows for the tournament.