Celebrating the art of Melhoun as world heritage, the 10th N’zaha National Melhoun Days kicked off on Thursday evening, 6 June 2024, at the Souk Laghzal square in the ancient city of Salé.

This cultural event was organised by the Driss Belmamoune Association for Research and Creativity in the Art of Melhoun, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the municipality of Salé, under the theme “The Art of Melhoun : An Authentic Heritage with Moroccan Depth and Global Reach”.

The opening of the session was marked by a concert dedicated to this ancestral musical genre, in the presence of the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, the Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and the Family, the representative of the Academy of the Kingdom and the representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Secretary General of the Prefecture of Salé, the President of the Prefectural Council, the President of the Communal Council, a number of cultural, artistic and community figures, as well as a large public.

 The ceremony included welcoming speeches and the honouring of a number of participants and guests.

 

As part of a series of open meetings with the mayors and presidents of large and medium-sized cities in Morocco, the committee on territories and the Urban question of the Party of Progress and Socialism, on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the foundation of the Party, organized, on Thursday, Novembre 30, 2023 with Mr. Omar Sentissi, president of the commune of Salé, an open meeting on the issues of Urban planning and housing in the city of Salé.

During this meeting, and in response to journalists’ questions, Mr. Omar Sentissi adressed a certain number of aspects linked to the question of Urban planning and housing in the city of Salé, particularly in view of the current situation of the sector, the problems and constraints it experiences, as well as efforts made to monitor the organization of the territory in light of the challenges the city faces.

The meeting, wich was moderated by Mr. Jamal Karim Benchekroun, member of the party’s politial bureau and coordinator of the territories and urban question commision, was marked by the participation of Mr. Abdelahad Fassi-Fihri, former minister of National territorial planning, Land planning, Housing and City Policy, who presented a presentation on the subject, and also participated representatives of the Democratic association of progressive Elected Officials, associations civil society and elected officials, as well as a certain number of citizens, and representatives of several media sites.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, performed the Friday prayer on 20 Rabii I 1445 (October 6, 2023) at the “Al Hadi” mosque in Salé.

-Quoting from MAP-

On the occasion of the celebration by the Moroccan people of the feast of the Throne which coincides this year with the 20th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God glorify him, to the throne of His glorious ancestors, the President of the Salé Commune, Mr Jamaâ Mouâtassim, has the great honor to express, in his own name and in that of the members of the communal council, all the officials of the commune and all the citizens, to His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, his best wishes of happiness, health and success, and his firm attachment to the august person of the Sovereign and to the unfailing bonds of the bei’a, imploring the Most High to renew Such an opportunity for Your Shereefian Majesty in health and tranquility and fill your Majesty in the persons of HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Princess Lalla Khadija, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and all the members of the Illustrious royal family.

God the Hearer answers the prayers of those who implore him.

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8, 2019, the boroughs of the municipality of Salé organized ceremonies in honor of their women civil servants working in various divisions and services; in the presence of the borough council presidents and some of their councilors.

These festive events were an opportunity to highlight the important role played by women in general, and women civil servants in particular, as well as their active participation alongside men in the construction of the development edifice in all sectors. Roses and symbolic gifts were also presented as a token of appreciation and recognition for their colossal efforts in the service of the general interest.

Women civil servants overwhelmingly responded to the invitation of the leaders of the A.O.S.F.C.S.  this Friday, March 8, 2019, which marks their international day; and whose tribute ceremony took place at the big communal hall in Bettana.

In addition to the honored women, Jamaâ El Moâtassim, president of the commune of Salé, a number of members of the municipal council, the presidents of the district councils, as well as many members of the communal council attended the celebration.
During this festive event, the president of the municipality of Salé emphasized the crucial role played by women in the stability of society and the need to ensure the improvement of their social and legal status and their working conditions, because it’s the way to maintain social cohesion. He also praised the leading administrative role played by the employees of the municipality in the various departments and divisions and their constant involvement in the success of all projects supervised by the municipality with a high level of competence.

The ceremony was punctuated with musical pieces and was an occasion for the symbolic distribution of gifts to the women present.