Rabat - Nokia has officially opened its Innovation Center in Sale, marking a significant step towards advancing digital technology in the EMEA region.
The inauguration was led by Ghita Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, underscoring the country’s commitment to fostering technological growth and innovation.
The Nokia Innovation Center (NIC) is designed to serve as a regional hub, equipped with cutting-edge technology from Nokia’s extensive Network Infrastructure portfolio, including Fixed Networks, IP, and Optical Networks.
This initiative aligns with Morocco’s national strategy, Digital Morocco 2030, aiming to bolster digital skills, advance 5G capabilities, and drive innovation across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“This center is a testament to Morocco's ability to attract leading global tech companies and promote innovation,” said Minister Mezzour during the event. “It will strengthen our position as a regional digital hub while supporting local talent development and 5G readiness, key components of our Digital Morocco 2030 vision.”
As the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, the NIC offers a wide range of advanced technologies, from optical transport to fiber solutions.
The center will facilitate the testing, deployment, and training in next-generation network solutions, supporting use cases from 5G mobile backhaul to data center security.
In addition to its technical capabilities, the NIC will serve as a platform for educating and upskilling local engineering talent.
Nokia plans to offer certification programs and Gen-AI tools, providing hands-on training to students from Moroccan universities and engineering schools.
Present at the opening, Pierre Chaume, Vice President of Nokia’s Network Infrastructure for Africa, emphasized the center’s importance.
“This Innovation Center will not only support our customers in the EMEA region but also play a vital role in Morocco’s digital ecosystem, enhancing local expertise and contributing to the country’s technological future,” he said.
The inauguration was led by Ghita Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, underscoring the country’s commitment to fostering technological growth and innovation.
The Nokia Innovation Center (NIC) is designed to serve as a regional hub, equipped with cutting-edge technology from Nokia’s extensive Network Infrastructure portfolio, including Fixed Networks, IP, and Optical Networks.
This initiative aligns with Morocco’s national strategy, Digital Morocco 2030, aiming to bolster digital skills, advance 5G capabilities, and drive innovation across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“This center is a testament to Morocco's ability to attract leading global tech companies and promote innovation,” said Minister Mezzour during the event. “It will strengthen our position as a regional digital hub while supporting local talent development and 5G readiness, key components of our Digital Morocco 2030 vision.”
As the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, the NIC offers a wide range of advanced technologies, from optical transport to fiber solutions.
The center will facilitate the testing, deployment, and training in next-generation network solutions, supporting use cases from 5G mobile backhaul to data center security.
In addition to its technical capabilities, the NIC will serve as a platform for educating and upskilling local engineering talent.
Nokia plans to offer certification programs and Gen-AI tools, providing hands-on training to students from Moroccan universities and engineering schools.
Present at the opening, Pierre Chaume, Vice President of Nokia’s Network Infrastructure for Africa, emphasized the center’s importance.
“This Innovation Center will not only support our customers in the EMEA region but also play a vital role in Morocco’s digital ecosystem, enhancing local expertise and contributing to the country’s technological future,” he said.
