فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Oracle has officially opened a new, state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) center in Casablanca, marking a significant milestone in the company’s technological expansion strategy across the African continent. This modern facility, built over seven floors, is designed to accelerate innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Features of the New Center
Infrastructure and Capabilities
Located in the Casanearshore Park in Casablanca, the center boasts modern infrastructure spread across seven ergonomically designed floors. The facility includes collaborative workspaces, an auditorium, a restaurant, separate gyms for men and women, innovative meeting rooms, and prayer rooms.
Equipped with the latest technologies, the center leverages Oracle’s cloud infrastructure alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to develop solutions that will play a key role in the evolution of modern businesses and society.
Employment and Expansion
Currently, the center employs over 300 young Moroccan engineers, developers, and technicians. The ambitious goal is to reach 600 employees by the end of 2025 and exceed 1,000 highly qualified Moroccan engineers by 2027. This gradual expansion reflects Oracle’s commitment to investing in local talent.
Collaboration with Moroccan Universities
Oracle has established a strategic partnership with Morocco’s tech sector, including close collaboration with local universities. This cooperation includes:
- Expanding internship and graduate recruitment programs
- Joint research with local universities
- Collaboration with the local startup ecosystem
- Establishing “Code 212” centers within Moroccan universities
The center actively recruits from the best local engineering schools, boasting an impressive success rate: 94% of eligible interns from last year were offered full-time positions within the R&D team.
Official Inauguration and Attendees
The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-level figures, including Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of Morocco, and Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. Representing Oracle were Craig Stephen, Executive Vice President, and Pascal Sero, Vice President of Oracle’s R&D Center.
Strategic Impact for Morocco
Technological Positioning
Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni emphasized that “the establishment of Oracle’s research center in Morocco is a concrete and clear proof of the central role our country now plays on the digital innovation stage.” She added that thanks to local expertise and the vitality of its youth trained to the highest standards, Morocco asserts its ability to compete with global technological powers.
Government Vision
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch stated that the center “realizes a strategic vision of Morocco as a major player in digital innovation in Africa.” He praised the project as a structural initiative that will contribute to education, employment, and the Kingdom’s technological sovereignty.
Research and Development Areas
The Casablanca center works on a wide range of R&D projects focusing on technologies such as:
- Automated machine learning and explainability
- PGX Parallel Graph Accelerator solution
- Oracle MySQL Heatwave ML
- Cybersecurity
- Graph processing
The teams in Casablanca utilize the full power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), integrating advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to address modern technological challenges.
Oracle’s Future Expansion in Morocco
Beyond this R&D center, Oracle is rapidly developing a robust ecosystem in Morocco. The company has also announced plans to establish two public cloud regions in Morocco, located in Casablanca and Settat. These new regions will provide enterprise cloud services to local and regional organizations across Africa.
This initiative is part of a broader Oracle strategy to make Morocco an innovation hub for Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, leveraging the country’s deep talent pool and strategic geographic position.
