Dakhla hosts the 4th Sahara Forum of the MD from 5-8 December 2024

Moroccan flag in the city of Dakhla - PHOTO/AIDA

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02 de diciembre de 2024 (10:00 h.)

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Under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI

The city of Dakhla, pearl of the Southern provinces, is preparing to host, from 5 to 8 December 2024, the 4th edition of the MD Sahara Forum, a prestigious event which, over the years, has established itself as a key event on the national and continental scene. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this Forum will pay tribute to two key moments in Morocco's recent history:

The 25th anniversary of the reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, a quarter of a century marked by a strategic vision and far-reaching economic, social and diplomatic achievements. 
The 10th anniversary of the Southern Provinces Development Programme, launched in 2015, which has made this region a model of transformation, establishing it as an economic and cultural bridge between Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa.

This Forum, organised by Maroc Diplomatique, is part of a visionary approach aimed at bringing together political decision-makers, intellectuals and economic players to discuss the strategic challenges that will mark the future of the Kingdom and the continent. The theme chosen for this year's Forum, ‘King Mohammed VI: 25 years of Royal Vision, 10 years of development of the Southern Provinces - engine of national and continental progress’, reflects the ambition of a Morocco that is always on the move, anchored in its values and looking to the future.

The 4th edition of the MD Sahara Forum will be attended by influential personalities from the diplomatic, economic and academic spheres, underlining the international influence of this event. Guests of honour include

Ms. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Assistant to the Head of Government, responsible for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. 
Ms. Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries. 
H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations. 
H.E. Mr. Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia. 
D. Mr. Driss Jettou, former Prime Minister and former President of the Court of Auditors. 
D. Mr.Mohand Laenser, Former Minister of the Interior and Honorary President of the Association of Moroccan Regions

The MD Sahara Forum will unveil a unique and multidimensional programme highlighting key strategic issues of importance. Conceived as a true melting pot for reflection and exchange, this event will combine captivating plenary sessions, dynamic round tables and high-level presentations.
 
This exceptional event will be enhanced by the presence of a prestigious panel of eminent personalities from the diplomatic, economic and academic fields, renowned for their expertise and strategic vision. Through the depth of their analyses and the relevance of their perspectives, these personalities will shed a unique light on the issues shaping the future of Morocco and the African continent. Their contributions will help decipher the major transformations that have taken place in recent decades and open up bold horizons for future development.

MD Sahara, como es habitual, también dará la bienvenida a invitados diplomáticos como S.E. Sr. Azzedine Saeed Al-Asbahi, Embajador de la República de Yemen en Marruecos, S.E. Sr. Ziad Atallah, Embajador de Líbano en Marruecos, S.E. Sra. Seynabou Dial, Embajadora de la República de Senegal en Marruecos, S. Excma. Sra. Filomena Mendes Mascarenhas Tipote, Embajadora de la República de Guinea Bissau en Marruecos, Excmo. Sr. Yahaya Mohamed Iliya, Embajador de la República de Senegal en Marruecos, Excma. Sra. Mendes Mascarenhas Tipote, Embajadora de la República de Guinea Bissau en Marruecos, Excma. Sra. Filomena Mendes Mascarenhas Tipote, Embajadora de la República de Guinea Bissau en Marruecos, Excma. Ms. Filomena Mendes Mascarenhas Tipote, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau in Morocco, H.E. Ms. Filomena Mendes Mascarenhas Tipote, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Ziad Atallah, Ambassador of Lebanon in Morocco, H.E. Ms. Seynabou Dial, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Yahaya Mohamed Iliassa, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Yahaya Mohamed Iliassa, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Yahaya Mohamed Iliassa. Yahaya Mohamed Iliassa, Ambassador of the Union of the Comoros in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Douhour Hersi, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti in Morocco, H.E. Mr. Hassan Adoum Bakhit Haggar, Ambassador of Chad in Morocco and H.E. Mr. Branly Martial Oupolo, Ambassador of Gabon in Morocco, as well as diplomatic representatives of several other countries.

This edition of the Western Sahara Forum is also part of the enhancement of Dakhla, a symbol of Morocco's ambitions for inclusive and sustainable development. The city embodies the success of the Southern Provinces Development Programme, which has made the region more economically attractive while consolidating its role as a strategic crossroads between Morocco and Africa.

Thanks to massive investments, this region has become an engine of growth for the Kingdom, attracting structuring projects and international partnerships. Dakhla is now a model of resilience, innovation and regional cooperation.