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Morocco targets wider ICT use


2009-10-15 "Maroc Numeric 2013" aims to expand Internet access and hi-tech tool usage. It will also create 26,000 new jobs.Continue...
Internet hooks Algerian audiences


2009-09-24 A new study of Algerian Web users reveals that millions rely on the internet for news, research and activities such as social networking.Continue...
Algeria launches project to fight satellite dish blight


2009-09-17 A new Algerian project aims to replace many of the country's 12 million satellite dishes with a consolidated phone, Internet, and cable TV service.Continue...
Government offices in Morocco catch the technology bug


2009-08-21 More of Morocco's public servants are gaining access to the internet and advanced technology, but a recent survey found that a fully wired government remains an elusive goal.Continue...
An international scientific exhibition in Tunis


2009-07-29 The 2009 International Science Exhibition in Tunisia gathered 1,000 youth from 45 countries to share scientific and technological research and inventions, and encourage the participation of young people in scientific fields.Continue...
Algeria to boost work conditions for scientists


2009-07-27 The Algerian government is implementing new measures to retain its scientific researchers. Some 1,500 scientists had already gone abroad due to less-than-ideal work conditions.Continue...
Morocco catches Twitter and Facebook fever


2009-07-24 Morocco's 9 million internet users are using the social networking tools Facebook and Twitter to reach out to people at home and overseas. Magharebia checks out the chorus of tweets.Continue...
Morocco's information technology market expands


2009-07-23 The Moroccan information technology market continues to see double-figure growth as a result of the deregulation of the telecoms sector. Millions of the kingdom's residents now benefit from advances in media and communications technology.Continue...
Tunis seminar discusses technology gender gap


2009-07-07 Women are underrepresented in the information and communication technology sector in the Arab world, which limits its ability to develop. Reasons frequently given are technological illiteracy or traditional mentalities.Continue...
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...




