King Mohammed VI has approved a substantial reshuffle in the Moroccan government, affecting 14 ministers and key positions within vital ministries.
Among the notable changes, Mohammed Saad Barada succeeds Chakib Benmoussa, recently appointed as the High Commissioner for Planning, as the new head of the Ministry of National Education, Youth, and Sports.
Amine Tahraoui replaces Khaled Ait Taleb as Minister of Health and Social Protection, while Ahmed Bouarin takes over the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests from Mohammed Sadiqi.
Azeddine Medaoui has been appointed Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, succeeding Abdelatif Miraoui. Veteran politician Abdessamad Kayouh returns as Minister of Transport and Logistics, replacing Mohammed Abdeljalil. Naima Ben Yahya will lead the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, taking over from Aouatif Hayar.
The reshuffle also includes Karim Zidane as the new Minister Delegate for Investment, Policy Coordination, and Public Policy Evaluation, succeeding Mohcine Jazouli. Ghita Mezzour, who recently launched the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy, has been replaced by Amal El Fellah Sghrouchni as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.
Zakiya Driouch has been appointed Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, focusing on Fisheries. Omar Ahjira, brother of former Housing Minister Toufik Ahjira, assumes the role of Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, while Adib Benbrahim takes on responsibilities as Secretary of State to the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy.
Hicham Sabri, a leader in the Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Secretary of State for Employment under the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Enterprises, Employment, and Skills. Lahcen Saadi has been named General Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, while Abdelhabar Saadi is now Secretary of State for Social Integration within the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family.
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