Nokia and the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and Pierre Chaume, Nokia’s Vice President for North, West, and Central Africa, marks a significant step in strengthening Morocco’s digital infrastructure and innovation capabilities.
With Morocco preparing to host major international sports events in 2025 and 2030, Nokia will provide cutting-edge telecommunications expertise to ensure high-quality connectivity and enhanced digital experiences for participants and visitors. The collaboration also aims to expand the nation’s digital readiness through the deployment of 5G networks, fiber optic infrastructure, and national initiatives like the High Debit Plan and infrastructure-sharing frameworks.
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Central to this partnership is the Nokia Innovation Center (NIC), inaugurated by the Ministry, which will serve as a hub for training local talent, fostering research, and developing tailored technological solutions. The center will also support the Ministry’s Al Jazari initiative, further empowering local innovation.
In addition to infrastructure development, the MoU outlines plan to enhance digital skills among Moroccan youth through internationally recognized certification programs in telecommunications, IT, and digital technologies.
Nokia also intends to introduce its Network as Code (NaC) platform to establish a National Digital Fabric (NDF)—a national gateway that will provide access to 4G and 5G telecommunications services via application programming interfaces (APIs). This platform will enable startups, enterprises, and universities to create innovative applications, contributing to the country’s digital economy and technological advancement.
The agreement builds on prior collaboration between Nokia and the Ministry, including the opening of the Innovation Center in October 2023 and a ministerial visit to Nokia’s headquarters in Finland earlier this year.
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“Nokia is proud to collaborate with the Moroccan government in achieving its ambitious digital goals. Through knowledge-sharing, talent development, and cutting-edge technology, we look forward to supporting Morocco’s digital evolution and contributing to its economic growth as part of our ongoing collaboration,” said Pierre Chaume, Vice President of North, West, and Central Africa for Network Infrastructure at Nokia.
“This partnership with Nokia reinforces our commitment to advancing the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. By leveraging Nokia’s global expertise, we aim to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation, improve connectivity, and foster an innovation-driven economy,” added Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
