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AI, data, and compliance: new challenges for economic decision-making
via Le Matin6 min read
The 3rd AIConference of the AI Institute by Holmarcom, held in Casablanca, brought together leaders and experts to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on Moroccan businesses. Discussions focused on productivity gains, data control, economic sovereignty, and the risks of dependence on major technological platforms. Không-Lô Pham, an expert in strategy and AI and guest of honor, warned against a potential "cognitive defeat" for organizations. He urged companies to develop their own AI applications rather than solely consuming solutions developed elsewhere.
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Two days before the Morocco-Brazil match, the Moroccan national team has made two changes to its squad for the 2026 World Cup. Marwane Saâdane and Amine Sbaï have been added to the list of players, replacing Nayef Aguerd and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. While the Royal Moroccan Football Federation FRMF has not yet officially announced these changes, they are already reflected on FIFA's administrative platform and in the updated lists of participating teams published by the international body.
Morocco and Portugal have signed an updated agreement for the reciprocal recognition of driving licenses, aiming to simplify the process for Moroccan citizens residing in Portugal. The agreement was signed in Rabat by Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure and Housing. This new accord updates an initial agreement from May 22, 2003, and addresses difficulties Moroccan residents faced in exchanging their Moroccan driving licenses for Portuguese ones. Previously, Portuguese authorities limited exchanges to only category "B" licenses due to differences in license models and data. The updated agreement allows for the exchange of Moroccan driving licenses of all categories obtained before residency in Portugal, expanding rights for Moroccan citizens and facilitating their professional and social integration. It also permits holders of a driving license from either country to drive in the other for up to one year from their entry date. The agreement aligns with the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of November 8, 1968, and incorporates current driving license models from both nations. Both ministers highlighted the agreement as a significant step in strengthening cooperation and the strong friendship between Morocco and Portugal, acknowledging the substantial number of their respective nationals residing in each country.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva humorously predicted a victory for Brazil against Morocco in an upcoming 2026 World Cup match in New Jersey. Speaking after a meeting of the Council for Sustainable Economic and Social Development in Brasilia, Lula stated, "Honestly, my prediction is that Brazil will win. I was wrong in 1982 and 1986, but I want Brazil to win. If they win by one goal, or even by half a goal to zero, that's already good." He offered a cautious yet optimistic forecast for the Brazilian team. The match between Brazil and Morocco is anticipated to be a key fixture in Group C, which also includes Haiti and Scotland. Morocco enters the game as a 2022 World Cup semi-finalist with an impressive unbeaten streak, while Brazil seeks its sixth World Cup title.