On May 16, 2026, the Faculty of Letters in Rabat hosted a tribute to Leila Shahid, the Palestinian diplomat and former Palestinian Authority delegate to France and the European Union. The event, organized by the Abderrahim Bouabid Foundation, drew a full audience, with some attendees standing due to limited seating.
Leila Shahid, born in 1949 in Beirut, is a prominent figure in Palestinian diplomacy and a member of the Palestinian National Council. She served as the Palestinian Authority's delegate to France from 1993 to 2005 and later to the European Union until 2015. She is also known for her work in cultural diplomacy and her role in promoting Palestinian rights internationally.
The tribute included speeches highlighting her contributions to Palestinian diplomacy and her efforts to foster dialogue between cultures. The event was marked by emotional moments, reflecting the deep respect for her legacy in Morocco and the broader Arab world.
