Counting seven women among its members, the new government appointed on Friday under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, places women in strategic positions of responsibility.

At its head is Ms. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, appointed Head of Government, an appointment that confirms women’s growing place in the Kingdom’s decision-making bodies.

Also holding key ministerial portfolios, Ms. Charafat Afailal is appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, while Ms. Najwa Koukouss heads the Ministry of Family, Social Development and Equality.

Also among the members of the government are Ms. Kouloub Faitah, appointed Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society, and Ms. Fatima Saadi, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, in charge of Housing and City Policy.

Completing women’s presence within the executive, Ms. Madiha Khayr is appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education, Preschool, Vocational Training and Qualification, in charge of Vocational Training and Qualification, while Ms. Aïcha Guellaa is appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Administrative Reform, in charge of Administrative Reform.

Covering strategic sectors such as energy, sustainable development, family, equality, housing, vocational training, institutional relations and administrative reform, the portfolios entrusted to these women reflect the determination to strengthen their participation in shaping public policies.

Falling within the dynamic of promoting women’s participation in political life and decision-making, this government composition reflects the growing place of Moroccan women in the State’s senior positions.