By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Morocco has held a handover
ceremony in Rabat marking the appointment of Ahmed Rahou as Minister of
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Administrative Reform,
following his appointment by King Mohammed VI on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Rahou succeeds Amal El Falah
Seghrouchini, the former minister in charge of Digital Transition and
Administrative Reform, while Aicha Kalaa has been appointed Minister Delegate
to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and
Administrative Reform, in charge of administrative reform.
The handover ceremony
brought together the outgoing and incoming officials, with Seghrouchini
extending her congratulations and best wishes to Rahou and Kalaa on their
appointments and wishing them success in performing their duties in the service
of the country and its citizens.
Rahou expressed his
appreciation for the responsibility entrusted to him, stressing the importance
of continuing to implement the Royal Directives, improve public services and
bring them closer to citizens, simplify procedures and improve governance.
He also highlighted the need
to invest in opportunities presented by the digital economy and artificial
intelligence to create added value and job opportunities.
The new minister praised the
work undertaken by Seghrouchini in advancing digital transformation and
administrative reform, describing the achievements as an important starting
point for preparing the next roadmap in cooperation with the various concerned
sectors.
For her part, Kalaa thanked
Seghrouchini for her efforts in leading the digital transformation and
administrative reform programmes. She also praised the involvement of the
ministry’s staff in implementing various programmes and projects.
Kalaa affirmed her
commitment to continuing and developing the reform initiatives alongside the
minister, with contributions from the ministry’s officials, in line with the
Royal Directives and efforts to improve public administration for citizens.
She also stressed the
importance of strengthening the administration’s capacity and role in keeping
pace with development, facilitating investment and stimulating employment.
