Initiated by “Bled Magazine” (BM), Magazine d’ici et d’ailleurs and the Foundation Trophées Marocains du Monde, this colorful event aims to highlight the exceptional career paths of Moroccans living abroad and who have forged a place of choice in their respective host countries, by succeeding in holding positions of responsibility or achieving great success in their professional lives, while having in common the possibility of providing an example of better social integration and thus serving as true ambassadors of Morocco across the four corners of the globe.
Within the framework of this new edition, post-Covid-19, 18 nominees were selected among the members of the Moroccan Community living abroad, at a rate of three candidates in each of the six categories: “Art and Culture”, “Sport”, “Business”, “Politics”, “Civil Society” and “Scientific Research”.
They are candidates for the Trophées Marocains du Monde (MWT) from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the USA, Israel and the UK.
The Jury of this new edition was chaired by Driss El Yazami, president of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), and is composed of Monsef Benkirane, virologist and president of the scientific committee 2 of the National Agency for Research on AIDS (ANRS), Souad Talsi, civil society actor and founder of the association Al Hasanya in London, Amale Daoud, editor-in-chief of BM Magazine, and Mohamed Metalsi, former director of cultural actions at the Arab World Institute in Paris.
One of the highlights of this new edition was the vibrant tribute paid to the great researcher Moncef Slaoui for his global contribution to the discovery of the vaccine against the coronavirus.
Similarly, the audience was invited to enjoy a selection of songs performed by Neta Elkayam who took part in this ceremony, time to represent, as it should be, the heritage of the Judeo-Moroccan music. It was also an opportunity for TMM to pay tribute to this important part of Morocco’s cultural history.
In addition, in the category “Art and Culture”, the Trophy was won by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, while in the category “Enterprise”, the Jury awarded the Trophy to Jalil Benabdellah.
As for the category “Politics”, the Trophy was awarded to Mounir Satouri, while Mohamed El Bachiri won in the category “Civil Society”. He received his Trophy from Khalil Hachimi Idrissi, Director General of the Moroccan News Agency (MAP).
As for the Trophy in the category “Scientific Research”, it went to Samira Fafi, while in the category “Sport”, the distinction was won by Amira Tahiri.
In a statement to M24, MAP TV channel of continuous information, Moncef Slaoui, said he was happy and impressed to receive this trophy, noting that the idea of TMM is very remarkable, and that this event is likely to bring together and facilitate the meeting between the Moroccans of the World, those who have used their diversity and their difference to succeed.
“Diversity is the engine of progress and evolution. I think that rewarding people and recognizing their difference while allowing them to stay in touch with their roots and origins, is a great thing,” he said, highlighting the contribution, in different ways and according to their fields of activity, of Moroccans abroad to the socio-economic development of the Kingdom.
For his part, Amine Saad, founder of TMM and director of “Bled Magazine” welcomed the organization of this new edition after two years of break because of the new coronavirus pandemic, noting that the objective is to pay tribute to the Moroccans of the World in Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa.
For her part, the singer Neta Elkayam, expressed her great joy to be present at this event, saying she was very proud and honored to be in Morocco, a country so dear to her heart.
“I love Morocco, this great country that has always welcomed us and allows us to keep in touch with our roots and origins,” she said.
She also expressed her deep gratitude to all Moroccan artists who have inspired her throughout her artistic career, such as Zahra El Fassiya, Salim El Hellali, Sami Al Maghribi, Raymond El Bidaouia and others.
A conference-debate on the theme “Moroccans of the World between integration and discrimination” was previously organized as part of this edition, an opportunity for several Moroccans of the World, who have succeeded in their professional lives abroad, to discuss their experiences.
Highlighting the remarkable contribution of members of the Moroccan community living abroad in their host countries and their exceptional career paths leading to positions of influence in politics, economics and finance, in society and in scientific and academic training …, the speakers reviewed the discrimination or obstacles, which face citizens of Moroccan origin during their career, especially their professional life.
The “Trophées Marocains du Monde” event was born from the desire to shed light on Moroccans of the World with exceptional backgrounds who represent true models of success both within their host countries and for Morocco, their country of origin.
Source: Agency Morocaine De Presse