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Samir Belfkih, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed on Friday, October 16, 2026 as Minister of National Territory Planning, Urbanism, Housing and City Policy, and Government Spokesperson, is a native of Sefrou. Professor Belfkih holds a National Doctorate in Sciences from the University of Montpellier II (2002), a Postgraduate Diploma (DEA) in Applied Mathematics for Engineering from Paris Dauphine University (Paris IX / ENS Cachan) (1998), and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Mohammed V University in Rabat (1997).
October, 2026
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16 October
Biography of Ahmed Rahhou, Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transition and Administration Reform
Ahmed Rahhou, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transition and Administration Reform on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born in 1958 in Meknes. Mr. Rahhou studied in France at the École Polytechnique in Paris and the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (ENST Paris) between 1978 and 1982, graduating with an engineering degree in telecommunications and information systems.
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16 October
Biography of Charafat Afailal, Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development
Charafat Afailal, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born in 1972 in Tétouan. Ms. Afailal graduated as a State Engineer from the Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) in Rabat and holds a Certificate in Audit and Management Control from the Higher Institute of Commerce and Business Administration (ISCAE).
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16 October
Biography of Jalal Charaf, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Solidarity Economy
Jalal Charaf, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Solidarity Economy on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born in 1975. Mr. Charaf holds degrees and executive certificates from prestigious international institutions, notably École Centrale Paris, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Harvard University, Cornell University, and the Quantic School of Business and Technology in the United States.
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16 October
Biography of Abderrahim Chahid, Minister of Employment and Social Dialogue
Abderrahim Chahid, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Employment and Social Dialogue on Friday, October 16, 2026, is a native of Zagora Province. Mr. Chahid holds postgraduate qualifications in Geography, Territorial Planning, and Regional Development, combining academic expertise in territorial policy with field governance.
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16 October
Biography of Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics
Abdessamad Kayouh, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI reappointed as Minister of Transport and Logistics on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on April 11, 1966 in Oulad Teïma (Taroudant Province). Holder of a Diploma in International Trade, Mr. Kayouh has worked since 1993 as a business executive and agricultural exporter in the Souss-Massa region, presiding over the Taroudant Provincial Council from 2009 to 2015.
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16 October
Biography of Ahmed El Mehdi El Mezouari, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Agriculture in charge of Maritime Fisheries
Ahmed El Mehdi El Mezouari, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed on Friday, October 16, 2026 as Minister Delegate to the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty, in charge of Maritime Fisheries, is a native of Mohammedia. A corporate executive with extensive experience in the insurance and business management sector, Mr. El Mezouari was appointed in August 2020 as a Member of the Council of the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE).
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16 October
Biography of Kamal El Hachoumi, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education in charge of Preschool Education and Combating School Dropout
Kamal El Hachoumi, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed on Friday, October 16, 2026 as Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education, Preschool, Vocational Training and Qualification, in charge of Preschool Education and Combating School Dropout, is an academic and public policy specialist. Professor El Hachoumi earned his Doctorate in Public Law and Political Science from Hassan II University in Casablanca in 2012. He taught Public Law, Political Science, and Public Policy at the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Aïn Sebaâ in Casablanca starting in 2014, and since 2020 has served as Professor of Constitutional and Parliamentary Law at the Agdal Faculty of Law, Mohammed V University in Rabat.
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16 October
Biography of Qalloub Feitah, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society
Qalloub Feitah, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed on Friday, October 16, 2026 as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society, is a native of Asilah. Ms. Feitah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Private Law from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University in Tangier and a Master’s degree in Criminal Sciences and Security Studies. She joined the Tangier Bar Association in 2003 and has practiced as a titular lawyer since 2006.
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16 October
Biography of Najwa Koukouss, Minister of Family, Social Development and Equality
Najwa Koukouss, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI appointed as Minister of Family, Social Development and Equality on Friday, October 16, 2026, was born on November 23, 1986 in Casablanca. Ms. Koukouss holds a Master’s degree in Economic and Social Administration and Public Governance from Hassan II University in Casablanca and is a doctoral researcher specializing in public management and social policies.
