Israeli Defense Firm Opening New Innovation Center In Morocco

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will be opening a center for aeronautics and artificial intelligence research and innovation at a Moroccan university.

Its new agreement with the International University of Rabat aims to strengthen cooperation and the strategic partnerships between the two countries, as well as promote cutting-edge research, innovation, technology and the creation of competitive national tech startups.

The center will also serve as a research center to develop advanced technological products or innovative solutions for the aerospace industry.

The agreement follows the September 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and Morocco. 

“This innovative institution is a sign of a new future being forged in Morocco for both the present and future generations,” said IAI’s Chairman of the Board, Amir Peretz.

“The most vital mission is now to transform a dream into reality by establishing a program that will combine high-quality education across various fields, with a special emphasis on science and technology.

“By establishing the necessary industrial infrastructure, it will be possible to recruit new graduate students,” he said.

“Looking into the students’ eyes, I can see their strong determination to succeed in this new center, bringing forth ideas which hopefully will serve not only Morocco and Israel, but also the entire world.”