Arts

Goncourt-Winning Author Kamel Daoud Sentenced in Algeria Over “Houris”

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud said on Wednesday that he has been sentenced in absentia to three years in prison by an Algerian court over his novel Houris, an award-winning work centered on the country’s civil war. The writer, who resides in France, announced that the verdict was issued on Tuesday, adding that he was also ...

12:15 Et April 24, 2026

Rabat’s Royal Theatre: A Landmark of the “City of Lights” and a Royal Vision Reshaping Morocco’s Capital

Morocco has officially inaugurated the Royal Theatre in the capital, Rabat, unveiling a landmark cultural venue that reflects the kingdom’s growing investment in soft power and creative industries. ...

20:48 Et April 23, 2026

Moroccan Consulate in Valencia to host Spanish-Moroccan writers’ meeting to boost cultural dialogue

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Valencia has announced the organization of a meeting bringing together Spanish and Moroccan writers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, ...

15:33 Et April 22, 2026

Brigitte Bardot, Legendary Figure of French Cinema, Passes Away at 91

Actress Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in "And God Created Woman", her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magnetism rarely before ...

12:06 Et December 28, 2025

India, Morocco Celebrate Dual UNESCO Recognition for Deepavali, Moroccan Caftan in Rabat

The Embassy of India in Rabat hosted a major cultural celebration on Wednesday at the historic Chellah Archaeological Site, marking the recent inscription of “Deepavali – Festival of ...

22:43 Et December 11, 2025

Russian Folk Choir “Otrada” Performs in Rabat, Next Stop Tangier on November 7

The Russian folk choir “Otrada” from the St. Nicholas Chernoostrovsky Convent in Russia held a vibrant concert yesterday at the Allal Al Fassi Theater in Rabat as part ...

12:00 Et November 5, 2025

Culture Minister in Cairo to Represent Morocco's King at Grand Egyptian Museum Opening

Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid arrived on Saturday to Cairo to represent King Mohammed VI at the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian ...

11:38 Et November 2, 2025

The Louvre reopens 3 days after thieves took off with French crown jewels in daylight heist

The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century The thieves slipped ...

12:12 Et October 22, 2025

Oscar-Winning Director Bong Joon Ho to Preside Over Jury of Marrakech International Film Festival 2025

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, acclaimed worldwide for his groundbreaking works and recipient of cinema’s highest honors, will preside over the jury of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, scheduled from November 28 to December 6, 2025. The Festival announced in a press release that the jury, under Bong’s presidency, will award the Étoile ...

20:28 Et August 31, 2025

Italy, Guest of Honour at 28th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music

The 28th edition of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, scheduled to take place from May 16 to 24 under the theme "Renaissances," will spotlight Italy as ...

22:38 Et May 15, 2025
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