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This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Ait Melloul
As part of the sixth session of the “Rabab” artistic and cultural forum, photojournalist Ibrahim Fadel was honored in the town of Ait Melloul, Inezgane, in recognition of his distinguished contributions in the field of photojournalism and visual culture.
This honor is recognition of his important role in promoting photography as a means of cultural and artistic expression, in addition to his significant influence on the media and cultural scene in Morocco.
biography:
Ibrahim Fadel is a prominent Moroccan photojournalist and writer. He presented several photographic exhibitions highlighting different aspects of Moroccan culture and society. Among its most notable exhibitions are the exhibition “Historical Images Embodying the Celebrations of Belmaune or Boujloud” in the city of Agadir, and a special exhibition on the argan tree held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on the occasion of World Argan. Arbor Day in May 2023. He has also organized numerous exhibitions in Moroccan cities and won multiple awards in the field of photography, both nationally and internationally.
Ibrahim Fadel started his media career in 1998 as a photographer and journalist, where he worked in many media outlets such as “Tawiza” newspaper, “Tamazigit” newspaper and “Al-Alam Amazigh” newspaper, in addition to his work with many leading figures. Moroccan newspapers and magazines such as “Moroccan Events”, “Today’s Declaration”, “Al-Mashal” and others. He also worked as director of Radio Souss on the Internet from 2005 to 2008, and was appointed programmer of the program “Awal Souss” on Radio Al-Manar in Brussels between 2008 and 2010.
Ibrahim Fadel has also participated in numerous training courses in the field of photography, notably those offered by Al Jazeera, the British center “Easyino Ltd” and the Private Institute of Media and Communication in Marrakech.
Most notable photographic exhibitions:
Exhibition of rural women and children in Agadir on the occasion of International Women’s Day (2014), in cooperation with the Souss Initiative association.
Women’s Exhibition on the occasion of International Women’s Day in Agadir with the “Tairé et Cal” Association (2015).
A photo exhibition at the Royal Center for Amazigh Culture in Rabat on the occasion of International Women’s Day (2016).
Exhibition of photos of landscapes and historical monuments at the Tifaouine Festival in Tafraout (2017).
An exhibition of various photos at the Ultima Forum at the Farah Hotel in Casablanca (2017).
An exhibition of photos of the argan tree at the International Argan Tree Fair organized in Agadir under Royal Patronage (2019).
An exhibition at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in May 2023, on the argan tree.
Awards and honors:
Ibrahim Fadel has won numerous awards in recognition of his creativity in the field of photography, including:
Ministry of Agriculture Regional Journalism and Agriculture Award (August 2023).
Creativity Prize in Tiznit (2018).
Second place in the “The Palm in the Eyes of the World” photography competition in the United Arab Emirates (2015).
Third place in the same competition (2014).
A mention of the National Geographic channel in two photo competitions (2018 and 2019).
Collective work:
Alongside his professional career, Ibrahim Fadel contributes to numerous associative activities, occupying several positions:
Secretary general of the Emsfelden Lieda association.
President of the Souss Press Association.
Member of the Coordination Office of Amazigh Associations of Souss.
Treasurer of the Dashira Festival Association.
Vice-president of the “Tairy N Cal” association.
Member of the Massine Association for Culture and Art, and of the Agadir Moto Club.
Honoring Ibrahim Fadel at the “Al-Rabab” Artistic and Cultural Forum is an affirmation of his continued efforts in the field of journalism and photography, as well as his valuable contributions to collective and cultural work. This honor also reflects the great appreciation he enjoys in media and artistic circles in Morocco and abroad.
