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Ahmed Toufiq, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI reappointed as Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on June 22, 1943 in Marigha in the High Atlas (Al Haouz Province). Mr. Toufiq earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Mohammed V University in Rabat in 1968, a certificate in archaeology, and a State Doctorate in History from the same faculty in 1976.
October, 2026
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16 October
Biography of Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment, Water and Forests
Nizar Baraka, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Equipment, Water and Forests on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born in 1964 in Rabat. Mr. Baraka holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Aix-Marseille III in France (1992) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Econometrics from Mohammed V University in Rabat (1986). After teaching at Mohammed V University, he joined the Ministry of Finance in 1996, where he rose to become Director of Economic Forecasts and Planning.
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16 October
Biography of Abdellatif Ouahbi, Minister of Justice
Abdellatif Ouahbi, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI reappointed as Minister of Justice on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on July 28, 1961 in Taroudant. Mr. Ouahbi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Mohammed V University in Rabat. A seasoned defense attorney admitted to plead before the Court of Cassation, he has practiced law for decades as a member of the Rabat Bar Association.
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16 October
Biography of Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Efficiency
Fouzi Lekjaa, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Efficiency on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on July 23, 1970 in Berkane. Mr. Lekjaa graduated as an agricultural engineer from the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine (IAV) in Rabat and holds a Higher Cycle Diploma in Management from the Higher Institute of Commerce and Business Administration (ISCAE). He began his public service career at the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF).
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16 October
Biography of Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports
Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on October 26, 1984 in Rabat. Mr. Bensaid holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Political Science from the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Toulouse, a Master’s degree in Geopolitics and International Relations from the University of Toulouse, and specialized training at the Higher Institute of Information and Communication (ISIC) in Rabat.
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16 October
Biography of Azzeddine El Midaoui, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
Azzeddine El Midaoui, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI reappointed as Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on February 22, 1959. Professor El Midaoui holds a State Doctorate from Mohammed V University in Rabat (1991) and a Doctorate from the University of Montpellier in France (1988), specializing in chemistry and membrane separation technologies.
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16 October
Biography of Nabil Benabdallah, Minister of National Education, Preschool, Vocational Training and Qualification
Nabil Benabdallah, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of National Education, Preschool, Vocational Training and Qualification on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on June 3, 1959 in Rabat. Mr. Benabdallah graduated from the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris in 1985. He served as a sworn translator-interpreter from 1987 and directed the newspapers Al Bayane and Bayane Al Yaoum between 1997 and 2000.
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16 October
Biography of Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Economic Inclusion
Ryad Mezzour, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Economic Inclusion on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born in 1971 in Rabat. After completing his secondary studies in Rabat, Mr. Mezzour graduated in 1996 as a mechanical engineer from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zürich).
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16 October
Biography of Youns Bjijou, Minister of Health and Social Protection
Youns Bjijou, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Health and Social Protection on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on March 24, 1969 in Meknes. Dr. Bjijou holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rabat (1995) and a Specialized Diploma in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases from the same faculty (2001). He also holds university diplomas in Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine (Montpellier I, 1999), Diabetology and Nutrition (Paris VI, 2004), and Health Economics and Hospital Governance (Université Côte d’Azur in Nice and the International University of Rabat).
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16 October
Biography of Khalid Hatimy, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty
Khalid Hatimy, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on July 31, 1966. Mr. Hatimy is a graduate of the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris, the Hassania School of Public Works (EHTP) in Casablanca, and the Center for Higher Insurance Studies (CHEA) in Paris.
