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Exhibition in Washington showcases Moroccan, Arab artistic creativity

An exhibition entitled “Arab Pop Art: Between East and West,” is held in the Washington-based Middle East Institute’s Art Gallery September 11 through January 23. The exhibition, sponsored by the Moroccan Embassy in the United States, showcases Moroccan and Arab artistic identities and cultural creativity as a universal language and bridge between nations. It shows […]

FIFM: “A Tale of Shemroon” by Iranian Dehkordi Wins “Golden Star”; “Le Bleu du Caftan” by Moroccan Maryam Touzani gets Jury Prize

“A Tale of Shemroon” by Iranian director Emad Aleebrahim Dehkordi won the “Golden Star” (Grand Prize) of the 19th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, announced the Jury of the official competition at the closing ceremony held Saturday evening. This 102-minute feature film tells the story of Iman and his younger brother Payar who […]

Oil investment: British-supermajor BP to explore offshore Gambia

British oil giant BP has signed an agreement with Gambia’s government to explore offshore hydrocarbons potential in the West African nation. The London-listed company now has “the legal rights” to explore for oil and gas potential in block A1 offshore Gambia, the office of the Gambian president Adama Barrow said in a statement. Block A1 […]