The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) marks its participation at the 29th International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat by organizing more than 60 diverse cultural activities in its pavilion. The Fair was inaugurated by Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of the Government, on Thursday 9 May, and will continue until 19 May 2024, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May Allah protect him, as well as the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.

Dr. Abdelillah Benarafa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General, attended the opening ceremony, along with a delegation of heads of sectors, departments, and centers at ICESCO. This year’s fair will see the participation of 743 exhibitors from 48 countries with more than 100,000 book titles on different topics and 241 activities covering several topics related to unveiling heritage, foresighting the future, diverse Africa and media and technology.

ICESCO’s pavilion at the Fair will host diverse cultural discussions on current cultural and intellectual issues and readings of recent publications delivered by prominent thinkers, intellectuals, writers, and poets from the Organization’s Member and non-Member states. The pavilion will also convene several prize-winning activities and competitions for children.

Moreover, the pavilion will feature several books and studies published by ICESCO on education, science, culture, media, communication, and humanities, as well as brochures, booklets and video wall displays on the Organization’s key initiatives, programs, and projects.

ICESCO’s pavilion will host heads of sectors, departments, specialized centers and experts, as well as several officials from its scientific chairs at Ibn Tofail University and Euro Mediterranean University, to discuss the most salient issues in education, science and culture.