Bodies
The main strategic directions of the Euromed University of Fes are carried by its bodies, which ensure the proper functioning and influence of the University.
The Assembly General (GA)
The General Assembly (GA) is the highest sovereign body of UEMF. It is chaired by the Chancellor, appointed by HM The King, and meets at least twice a year and as often as necessary, to approve UEMF's activities and budget, to decide, if necessary, on actions affecting the university's assets, to decide to initiate legal action, or to renew, where applicable, the mandates of the members of the Board of Directors (BoD).
The GA may meet in extraordinary session (EGA) to address urgent and major issues, such as: i) amendment and modification of the Statutes, ii) implementation of new orientations, or iii) where applicable, the dissolution of the Foundation.
Mr. Mohamed Kabbaj
Chancellor
The Chancellor of the university
Responsibilities assumed
1969-1972
Director of the public works delegation in Tetouan, northern Morocco
1972-1973
Chief engineer, Northern district of the Department of Public Works
1973-1980
Director of roads and traffic on national roads at the Ministry of Public Works
1981-1984
Minister of Equipment
1985-1991
Minister of Equipment, Vocational Training and Executive Training
1992-1993
Minister of Public Works, Vocational Training and Executive Training
1995-1997
Minister of Finance and External Investments
2000-2005
Advisor to His Majesty The King, Mohammed VI
2005-2009
Governor (Wali) of the Greater Casablanca Region and Governor of the Casablanca Prefecture
Other activities Socio-professional
1993-2003: Member of Parliament
Former President of the Esprit de Fès Foundation and of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
Former President of the Fès-Saiss Association
Former Chairman of Lafarge Holcim Morocco
Former member of the Advisory Board of the international Lafarge group
Former Chair of the IMF and World Bank Development Committee
1984-1993 Coordinator of the Permanent Interministerial Committee for Public Enterprises and Chairman of the Public Enterprises Vigilance Committee
Former Vice Chancellor of Al Akhawayn University
Career academic
Graduate of École Polytechnique in Paris
Graduate of the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Holder of the Diplôme d'études approfondies (DEA) in econometrics obtained at La Sorbonne
Members of the General Assembly
Pr. Azzedine El Midaoui
Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
Ms. Nadia FETTAH ALAOUI
Minister of Economy and Finance
Mr. Nasser BOURITA
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad
Prof. Omar FASSI FIHRI
Perpetual Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Techniques
Prof. Khalid Aït Taleb
Wali of the Fès-Meknès Region
Mr. Abdelouahed EL ANSARI
President of the Fès-Meknès Region
Mr. Abdeslem BEKKALI
President of the Municipality of Fès
Mr. Omar TAJMOUATI
President of the CGEM
Mr. André AZOULAY
Advisor to His Majesty The King
Mr. Abdelhak AZZOUZI
PES
Mr. Othman BENJELLOUN
CEO of Bank of Africa
Prof. Mostapha BOUSMINA
President of the Euromed University of Fes
Prof. Taib CHKILI
former Minister
Mr. M’hammed DOUIRI
former Minister
Mr. Mohamed HORANI
CEO of HPS
Mr. Driss JETTOU
ex. Prime Minister
Mr. Mohammed KABBAJ
Chancellor of UEMF
Mr. Saâd BERRADA
Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports
Mr. Saâd KETTANI
President of the APD
Mr. Khalid SAFIR
CEO of the CDG
Mr. Abdellatif SAFOUANE
Secretary General of the Foundation
Ms. Ghita BERRADA
Treasurer of the Foundation
Mr. Samir El Khamlichi
Governor of Moulay Yacoub Province
Mr. Mohamed FAOUZI
Wali Inspector General of Territorial Administration
Legal entities
The Chancellor of UEMF
The President of UEMF
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
The Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad
The Minister of Economy and Finance
The Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
The Perpetual Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology
The Wali of the Fès-Meknès Region
The President of the Fès-Meknès Region
The Mayor of the city of Fès
The President of the CGEM
The President of the Conference of University Presidents of Morocco (CPU)
The Rector of the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture
The President of EMUNI University of Slovenia
The Secretary General of Universities, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Spain.
Natural persons
Mr. André Azoulay (Advisor to His Majesty The King)
Mr. Abdelhak Azzouzi (PES)
Mr. Mustapha Bakkoury (CEO of MASEN)
Mr. Othman Benjelloun (CEO of Bank of Africa)
Mr. Taib Chkili (former Minister)
Mr. M’hammed Douiri (former Minister)
Ms. Michelle Gendreau Massaloux (former Élysée spokesperson)
Mr. Mohamed Horani (CEO of HPS)
Mr. Driss Jettou (former Prime Minister)
Mr. Khalid Safir (DG of CDG)
Mr. Saad Kettani (President of APD)
Ms. Rodi Krasta-Tsagarapoulou (former Vice-President of the European Parliament
The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors (BoD) has the mission to:
set the main general orientations of the University;
ensure the proper functioning and development of the University; examine and approve the University's development project presented by its President;
examine and approve the budget prepared by the President of the University; adopt the University's budget and annual accounts;
approve the status of the teaching and research staff of the University as well as that of the administrative and technical staff, national and foreign;
appoint ad-hoc committees, notably a remuneration committee to rule on the President's salary treatment;
ensure budget execution and require the Administrative and Financial Director (treasurer of the foundation) or their interim to co-sign;
study and propose to the General Assembly the allocation of results;
approve the creation of institutes, units and centers of teaching and/or research and define their purpose;
decide on the creation of the University’s affiliated establishments;
establish internal regulations relating to its own functioning.
Composition of the BoD
The BoD is composed of at least 8 members appointed by decision of the Ordinary General Assembly under the conditions provided by its Internal Regulations. It is chaired by the Chancellor.
Three seats on the BoD are assigned ex officio and permanently:
To the representative of the ministerial department in charge of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Training of Executives;
To the ministerial department in charge of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation;
To the ministerial department in charge of Economy and Finance.
Member of the Board of Directors
Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad
Perpetual Secretary of the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology
Wali of the Fès-Meknès Region
President of the Fès-Meknès Region
President of the Municipality of Fès
Governor of Moulay Yaacoub Province
President of the CGEM
Secretary General of the UfM
President of EMUNI University
Mr. André AZOULAY
Mr. Abdelhak AZZOUZI
Mr. Othman BENJELLOUN
Mr. Chakib BENMOUSSA
Mr. Mostapha BOUSMINA
Mr. Taïeb CHKILI
Mr. M’hammed DOUIRI
Mr. Mohamed FAOUZI
Mr. Mohamed HORANI
Ms. Michèle GENDREAU MASSALOUX
Mr. Driss JETTOU
Mr. Mohammed KABBAJ
Mr. Saâd KETTANI
Ms. Rodi KRATSA–TSAGAROPOULOU
Mr. Khalid SAFIR
Foundation Office UEMF
The University is established as a public-interest, non-profit foundation.
The Foundation Board consists of:
1. President, who is also the President of the University: Mostapha Bousmina,
2. Treasurer, who is also the University’s treasurer: Ghita Berrada
3. Secretary General: Abellatif Safouane