Maghreb Technology
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Experts discuss cybersecurity challenges
2009-06-09 The field of information security is growing rapidly, as the risks and vulnerabilities of private data become more visible to the public. Experts say governments must use a global approach to address the problem.Continue...
Moroccan government seeks to promote scientific research
2009-05-11 Morocco undertakes a new initiative to develop public research with help from academics and the private sector.Continue...
Algerian ministry of justice creates website for citizens
2009-03-10 As part of its ongoing modernisation project, Algeria's Ministry of Justice launched a new electronic tool to reach out to its citizens and save time.Continue...
Algerian schools launch sweeping IT education plan
2009-01-23 Algeria began an ambitious plan this month to put computers in every classroom and require ICT training for education sector personnel. For some teachers, however, the transition has not been easy.Continue...
Presidential hopefuls use Facebook to attract Tunisian voters
2008-12-11 Presidential candidates in Tunisia are using the social networking website to promote their agendas and win more votes.Continue...
Moroccans to modernise civil registry
2008-11-20 By 2011, Moroccan officials hope that millions of citizens will have registered in a new modernised civil registry system. "It will mean a higher quality of personal attention," they said.Continue...
Morocco creates new fund to promote technological innovation
2008-10-26 Morocco has set up the first fund in the country to support innovation in information technology, with an initial budget of 100 million dirhams. The fund is part of a plan to create more than 30,000 new direct job opportunities in ICT industries.Continue...
Algerian mobile phone providers deactivate anonymous SIM cards
2008-10-14 As part of its counter-terrorism strategy, the Algerian government deactivated all unregistered mobile phones in the country on Friday. The plan was initially delayed to allow time for mobile phone providers to register unidentified customers.Continue...
Moroccan tech market enjoying 3G internet boom
2008-10-06 The Moroccan telecommunications market continues to show strong signs of growth, with the numbers of 3G and home internet users on the rise.Continue...
International geography conference in Tunis draws diverse group of attendees
2008-08-18 Organisers of an international geography conference held in Tunisia last week noted the heightened participation of Arab geographers.Continue...
Algeria Telecom subsidiary unveils new GPS, VoIP services
2008-08-04 Algérie Télécom Satellite will soon offer customers teleconferencing, VoIP and GPS services, linking even the remote "Grand Sud" region of the country to the rest of the world.Continue...
Morocco's ICT sector sees rapid expansion
2008-01-02 2007 was a pivotal year for the development of Internet, mobile telephony and fixed-line telephony in Morocco, with deregulation beginning to make a notable impact.Continue...
Microsoft CEO visits Algeria
2007-10-05 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made his first official visit to Algeria on Wednesday (October 3rd), where he met with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.Continue...
Algerian Internet service providers complain of sector's underdevelopment
2007-09-26 Algeria is lagging behind in making information available on the Internet. There are scarcely 5000 domain names in Algeria and only 200,000 ADSL subscribers.Continue...
Internet cafe owners face increasing competition
2007-06-24 Falling revenues from internet cafes are causing some managers to consider leaving the business. Others seek to bolster their incomes by offering additional services.Continue...
