The dinner was presided over by HRH Prince Moulay Rachid.

     HRH the Prince presented merit and encouragement awards to 51 winners, among the exhibitors and the participants who had a remarkable contribution to the various components of the fair.

    The dinner was attended by the head of government, Abdelilah Benkirane, several government members, the wali of the Meknes-Tafilalet region, the president of the region, and several other personalities and guests of Morocco who participated in the fair (April 23-29), held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.

    Under the theme Research and Innovation, the fair attracted 920 exhibitors from 42 countries.