Ébène () is a suburb of

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, south of the capital,

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. Construction began in November 2001, with the suburb being promoted as a new

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hub for Mauritius and as a link between

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n and

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n markets. The aim was to create a

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office area in order to dynamise the country. As a result, it is also referred to as Ébène Cybercity or Cyber City.

Ebene Cyber City

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council has a centre at Ebene where it has a ground station for its satellite MIR-SAT1. Mauritius Metro has been expanded to Ebene. The

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Tower (formerly Cyber Tower One) is a 12-storey, 72-metre-tall commercial building located in Ébène Cybercity.

Ebene Cyber City

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