Dr. Zouhair Benkhaldoun, Director of the Oukaimeden Observatory and professor at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, is set to co-chair a pivotal session at the upcoming European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting, scheduled from 23 to 27 June 2025 at University College Cork, Ireland. The session will focus on fostering European–African collaboration in the construction and operation of astronomical observatories, highlighting Dr. Benkhaldoun's ongoing commitment to advancing international scientific partnerships.

Dr. Benkhaldoun's leadership in this forum underscores his instrumental role in bridging continents through science. His extensive experience, including the establishment of Morocco's first professional astronomical observatory at Oukaimeden and his presidency of the Arab Astronomical Society, positions him as a key figure in promoting collaborative research and infrastructure development between Europe and Africa.

The EAS 2025 session aims to facilitate dialogue between astronomers from diverse backgrounds and lay the groundwork for future joint ventures aimed at enhancing observational capabilities and scientific output across both regions. Dr. Benkhaldoun's contributions continue to inspire a new era of international partnership in the exploration of the cosmos.