Oracle officially opened its second research and development (R&D) hub in Agadir, Morocco, on June 29, 2026, according to multiple Moroccan news outlets. The facility is part of Oracle's expansion in Africa and aims to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence projects.
The new hub is expected to create hundreds of jobs for local engineers and developers, with a focus on training and innovation. Moroccan government officials attended the inauguration, highlighting the country's growing role as a tech hub in North Africa.
Oracle's first R&D center in Morocco opened in Casablanca in 2023. The Agadir hub will collaborate with local universities and startups to foster digital transformation in the region.