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• Moroccan Authors in France Launch Inaugural Book Fair to Spotlight Culture and Education
  29 February 2020, by Ginette

  It is in Paris that Moroccan writers have decided to organize the first book fair. Scheduled for March 14, it aims, among other things, to introduce Moroccan authors based in France.
  Organized by the association "Transferts & Compétences", in collaboration with Édition Rimale, and in partnership with the Moroccan Consulate in Colombes, this first fair will be held at the headquarters of the Maison du Maroc Foundation, under the theme "Impact of Culture on Education".
  The program (…)

• Morocco Aims to Rival Paris Air Show with Expanded "AéroExpo Marrakech"
  18 June 2019, by Bladi.net

  The 53rd edition of the International Paris Air Show (SIAE) at Paris-Le Bourget was marked by several strong signals. One of the most significant will have been the commitment to give more scope to the "AéroExpo Marrakech", to make it a bigger event, with greater notoriety, in the image of what is done in France.
  At the world’s largest air show, held from June 17 to 23, 2019 in Paris-Le Bourget, the Honorary President of the Groupement des Industries marocaines aéronautiques et spatiales (…)

• Agadir Real Estate Expo Draws 20,000 Visitors, Showcases Industry Innovations
  1 July 2019, by Bladi.net

  From July 25 to 30, 2019, real estate professionals, financiers and consulting experts will be on display at the Agadir Almogar N’laagar Real Estate Show. At this meeting of discoveries and opportunities, more than 20,000 visitors are expected.
  The Agadir Almogar N’laagar Real Estate Show is of increasing interest to real estate enthusiasts. Over time, it has improved like fine wine and has now become a major international meeting of real estate players. For this sixth edition, more than (…)

• Moroccan Cultural Sector Reels as COVID-19 Closures Slash Events and Attendance
  6 December 2020, by Jérôme

  Closure of performance halls, theaters or concert halls, cancellation of festivals. This is what the Moroccan culture has been reduced to since the beginning of the pandemic. The situation is not at all rosy for the thousands of workers who live off culture.
  Since the lockdown, cultural exchanges have fallen by 60%, making the cultural sector the third most impacted by the health crisis. "The business world is doing badly!" said Latifa Seghini, commissioner of the Fouad Bellamine (…)

• Censored Moroccan Novel on Lesbian Experience Becomes Surprise Bestseller
  12 July 2022, by Prince

  The book by Moroccan writer Fatima Ezzahra Amezgar, "Journal of a Lesbian", was removed from the International Book and Publishing Fair held in June in Rabat, Morocco, a country where homosexuality is not tolerated. The news sparked a controversy that boosted book sales and changed the face of the LGBT+ community in the kingdom.
  The book tells the story of a Moroccan woman from a modest family, Titima, who was a victim of rape during her childhood and married at the age of 17 to a man she (…)

• Moroccan Women-Led Craft Companies Win Awards at Prestigious New York Trade Show
  26 August 2022, by Ginette

  Eight Moroccan companies specializing in crafts participated in the New York Now Show held from August 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York. Created and led by women, the know-how of these companies was awarded at this prestigious event in the world of crafts, which brings together producers, brands, buyers and designers from about forty countries twice a year.
  The eight companies that participated in this show were all selected by the Maison de l’Artisan according to the criteria (…)

• Controversial Islamic Critique Books Sell Out at Casablanca Book Fair
  14 February 2020, by Ginette

  The International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), which opened this year in Casablanca, only had eyes for books criticizing Islam. They were among the books that were in high demand by visitors.
  These books, which were the stars of the SIEL this year, are no longer available. These include "Dialogue with the Muslim in Me" by Hicham Nostik, "Sahih Al Boukhari: End of a Legend", by Rachid Aylal as well as "The Manuscripts of the Quran: Introduction to the Study of Ancient Manuscripts" by (…)

• Artcurial Morocco Auction Nets 3.17 Million Euros in Marrakech Art Sale
  14 January 2021, by Jérôme

  The "Moroccan Winter" sales session organized at the La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech in a live link with Paris by Artcurial Maroc, recorded a great performance. The session resulted in 34 million MAD (MDH) / 3.17 M€ including fees, Artcurial announced in a press release.
  Divided into three chapters dedicated to Majorelle and his contemporaries, Moroccan & international modern & contemporary art, and African contemporary art, the fifth edition of this event held behind closed doors (…)

• Morocco Launches Digital Pre-Complaint System for Citizens and Residents
  7 February 2020, by Kamal

  This Friday, February 7 at 5 p.m., the public prosecutor’s office will officially launch the "Online Pre-Complaint" service, intended for Moroccan citizens and the Moroccan community abroad, as well as foreigners residing in Morocco, from its stand at the Casablanca Book Fair.
  The new service, aimed at bringing citizens closer to e-administration, allows interested persons to file their complaints and track their progress remotely, using a special code sent to their email address.
  The (…)

• Moroccan Engineering School Wins Top Honors at Istanbul International Invention Fair
  5 September 2022, by Ginette

  The Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI) shone at the Istanbul International Invention Fair ISIF’22, winning four medals (two gold medals, one silver medal and the grand prize for the best international invention).
  Another great achievement for EMSI in terms of invention. At the Istanbul International Invention Fair ISIF’22, the SMARTiLab laboratory of EMSI won two gold medals for the DONATE and SiPROM projects, a silver medal for the UV-C Disinfection Intelligence System (…)