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Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original site, which may collect data, use cookies, or... --- --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-07 - URL: https://emistes.com/6%e1%b5%89-rencontre-annuelle-de-la-femme-ingenieur-6th-annual-women-engineers-meeting-toward-a-sovereign-and-inclusive-digital-morocco/ - Categories: Events Digital Morocco 2030: Highlights from the 6th Annual Women Engineers Meeting at Four Seasons Casablanca On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca became the center stage of Morocco’s digital future as it hosted the 6th Annual Women Engineers Meeting, organized by CFIE-AIEM (Centre Féminin d’Ingénierie et d’Entrepreneuriat – Association of Engineers of École Mohammadia). This year’s event was held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, a mark of national recognition for the importance of digital transformation and inclusive leadership. A Platform for Inclusive, Strategic Dialogue Held under the theme:“Strategic Perspectives and Roadmaps for a Digital Morocco by 2030”,the meeting brought together top executives, policy leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to collectively reflect on Morocco’s sovereign and inclusive digital ambitions. Far from being a women-only event, it served as an open platform for all genders to collaborate, ideate, and contribute to Morocco’s digital roadmap, across both public and private sectors. High-Level Speakers and Visionary Panels Two major panels structured the day’s discussions: Panel 1: Strategic Perspectives for a Digital Morocco in 2030 Moderated by leaders in public policy and digital innovation, this session welcomed: Dr. Leila Benali – Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Khalid Safir – Director General, CDG Abdellatif Zaghnoun – Director General, National Agency for the Strategic Management of State Holdings Omar Seghrouchni – President, CNDP (Data Protection Commission) Samira Gourroum – Deputy Director General, CMI (Centre Monétique Interbancaire) Youssef Zahayer – Director of Engineering & Development, Al Omrane Lamiae... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://emistes.com/a-portrait-of-mohamed-karim-mounirs-impact-on-african-and-global-banking/ - Categories: Alumni, Careers Mohamed Karim Mounir Mohamed Karim Mounir is a prominent Moroccan banker and executive, currently serving as the President and CEO (PDG) of Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) since November 2018. He has been with BCP since 1997, initially holding senior roles in information systems and risk management before becoming general director in 2011 and then CEO in 2018. His career began in 1982 as an engineer at the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP), where he led information systems activities and contributed significantly to the company's development and financial management modernization. Mounir is an alumnus of the École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs in Rabat and also holds a degree from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in Paris. Under his leadership, BCP has expanded internationally, with a presence in 24 countries and a strong network of cooperative banks in Morocco. The group reported revenues of $2. 7 billion and net profits of $279 million in 2021, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Mounir also oversees subsidiaries like Upline Group and BP Shore Group and sits on the boards of several financial and technological institutions, including Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises and Involys. He is recognized as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East by Forbes Middle East in 2022 and is active in promoting green investment initiatives in Morocco. Summary of key roles and facts: Aspect Details Current Position President and CEO of Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Previous Roles General Director of BCP (2011-2018), various senior roles... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-07 - URL: https://emistes.com/yassine-nokry-engineering-visionary-and-edtech-pioneer/ - Categories: Alumni, Portrait, Technology A Portrait of Yassine Nokry: Engineering Visionary and EdTech Pioneer Engineering Foundation at EMI Yassine Nokry is an alumnus of the Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) in Rabat, where he earned a Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. EMI is Morocco's first engineering polytechnic, founded in 1959 by King Mohammed V, and is widely recognized as the country's most prestigious engineering school. The school's rigorous training in fields like electrical, civil, telecom, mechanical, and industrial engineering provided Nokry with a strong analytical and systems-engineering foundation. EdTech Innovation: Founding Ostadi. ma In March 2020, Nokry co-founded Ostadi. ma with Ismaël Finnaoui – a completely online tutoring platform for Moroccan students (collège and lycée levels) that sprang up during the COVID-19 crisis. Ostadi offers live video courses and personalized support via a subscription model (around 250–480 MAD per month). Nokry explains that the pandemic "led us to rethink tutoring and its execution processes," prompting the launch of this digital education service. The platform now boasts impressive user engagement: Over 5,000 learners enrolled under a freemium model More than 700 paying students on monthly plans 80+ professional tutors collaborating with the platform Nearly 6,000 total registrations since its launch These achievements have attracted national attention. Lavie Éco reported in 2021 that Ostadi, headquartered in Agadir's innovation hub, had on-boarded roughly 50 teachers and ~6,000 enrollments within months of going live. Nokry serves as the public face of Ostadi. ma, engaging with major media outlets (e. g. 2M TV, TelQuel, L'Economiste) to promote... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://emistes.com/aissa-slimani-and-paylogic-driving-africas-digital-payment-revolution/ - Categories: Careers, Opinion & Thought Leadership Aissa Slimani and PayLogic: Driving Africa’s Digital Payment Revolution Aissa Slimani, Co-Founder and General Manager of PayLogic, leverages over 27 years of expertise in electronic funds transfer and payment systems to steer PayLogic into the forefront of fintech innovation. Under his leadership, PayLogic has architected and deployed critical payment infrastructures across multiple African nations, empowering central banks, commercial banks, and fintechs with seamless, secure, and interoperable electronic payments. Aissa Slimani: Visionary Fintech Leader A graduate of Mohammadia School of Engineers and an executive alumnus of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, Aissa began his career as a software engineer in EFT systems before founding Cap Payment Systems in 2006 and later PayLogic in 2010. His technical acumen and industry insight have been pivotal in shaping PayLogic’s solutions architecture and global expansion. PayLogic: A Comprehensive Suite of Payment Solutions Founded in Casablanca, PayLogic’s mission is to revolutionize digital payment ecosystems by delivering secure, future-ready platforms tailored to banks, central banks, and fintechs. Key offerings include: PayWay Interoperability Payment Switch: A centralized hub for routing transactions from POS terminals, ATMs, mobile wallets, and e-commerce portals, with ISO20022 instant payments and open banking APIs. Digital Banking Platform: Agile, omni-channel digital banking solutions enabling challenger banks, neo-banks, and traditional banks to launch modern customer experiences and mobile-first services. Instant Card Issuing: On-demand personalization of debit, credit, and prepaid cards via centralized or decentralized branches, reducing issuance time to minutes. Fraud and Risk Management: Advanced analytics and rule engines for real-time fraud detection and compliance across payment... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://emistes.com/portrait-of-jamal-eddine-el-jamali/ - Categories: Alumni, Banking, Portrait Comprehensive Professional Portrait of Jamal Eddine El Jamali Jamal Eddine El Jamali serves as the Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole du Maroc (CAM), one of Morocco's largest banking groups and the country's leading agricultural financier. His distinguished career spans over three decades, bridging public service and banking leadership, making him a pivotal figure in Morocco's economic development and agricultural modernization. Academic Foundation El Jamali established his technical foundation by earning an engineering degree in chemical engineering from the prestigious École Mohammedia d'Ingénieurs (EMI) in Rabat in 1985. EMI, established in 1959 under King Mohammed V's initiative, remains one of Morocco's premier engineering institutions, training the country's technical elite. The school's rigorous curriculum, which includes military reserve officer training, equipped El Jamali with the analytical and leadership skills that would define his career. Public Service Career at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (1986-2006) Early Career and Rapid Advancement In 1986, El Jamali joined the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI), attracted by the "wind of renewal that had begun to blow through various ministries". At that time, engineers comprised only 10% of the ministry's workforce, compared to 80% today, highlighting the organization's transformation. His ascension was remarkably rapid: promoted to Chief Engineer after just five years, then to Director of Industrial Planning (later renamed Director of Industrial Production) after eight years - an unprecedented career trajectory. Strategic Projects and International Negotiations Throughout his twenty-year tenure at the MCI, El Jamali spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives: Modernization of... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://emistes.com/portrait-of-leila-benalis-career-a-notable-graduate-of-ecole-mohammadia-dingenieurs/ - Categories: Alumni, Engineering, Must Read, Portrait Portrait of Leila Benali’s Career: A Notable Graduate of École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs Academic Background Leila Benali has followed an exceptional academic path in engineering and social sciences. She graduated from the École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI) in Rabat and École Centrale Paris. She then earned a DEA in Political Science and a PhD in Energy Economics “Summa Cum Laude” from Sciences Po Paris. Early Professional Career (1998–2002) After receiving her engineering degree, Leila Benali began her career at Omnium Nord Afrique (ONA) as an industrial engineer (1998–2000), then joined Schlumberger in the same capacity (2000–2001). She later specialized in electricity sector reforms in the United Arab Emirates (2001–2002). Consultant and Academic (2002–2015) Between 2002 and 2013, Leila Benali worked at Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), later IHS CERA and IHS Markit, as Director for the Middle East & Africa. She led strategic studies on energy policies (roadmaps, supply optimization, “Thirst for Growth” studies, sector reforms, reserves for SEC) for governments and major energy companies. At the same time, she was an Associate Professor at Sciences Po (teaching “Energy Strategies and Players” and “Energy Economics”) from 2002 to 2015. Senior Roles in Industry (2014–2021) Saudi Aramco: Lead for energy policy and gas strategy (2014–2018), where she contributed to pricing reforms and preparations for the largest IPO in oil history. APICORP (Arab Petroleum Investment Company): Appointed in 2018 as Chief Economist and Director of Strategy and Sustainability, overseeing macroeconomic analysis and investment direction for this multilateral institution. International Energy Forum (IEF): Chief Economist... --- - Published: 2025-07-01 - Modified: 2025-07-07 - URL: https://emistes.com/women-engineers-assemble-to-shape-digital-morocco-2030-at-the-6th-annual-cfie-aiem-assembly/ - Categories: Alumni, Events Women Engineers Assemble to Shape “Digital Morocco 2030” at the 6th Annual CFIE-AIEM Assembly On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the 6th Annual Assembly of Women Engineers, hosted by CFIE-AIEM Officiel, brought together leading minds in engineering, technology, and public policy under the forward-looking theme: “Digital Morocco 2030: Opportunities and Challenges. ” The event was gracefully moderated by Khadija Ihsane, whose leadership and presence energized the day’s program. A highlight of the assembly was the presentation of the Award for Leading Women Engineers in Digital Fields , which was conferred upon Meriam Benahnia, Global Head of Application Software – Senior Manager at Stellantis. This prestigious recognition celebrates her remarkable achievements and leadership in the digital engineering landscape. The award was presented by Mme Nawal Gharmili Sefrioui, President of AIEM, making the moment especially meaningful. Meriam Benahnia shared the stage with Mme Nezha ELANMANARI, who was also honored during the ceremony. Additionally, Mme Laïla Benhlima, Mme Samira Gourroum, and Mme Samia El Hanchi received Tributes of Honor, recognizing their outstanding contributions and enduring impact in the field of engineering. The assembly opened with powerful keynote addresses from distinguished national figures: Mme Leila Benali, PhD. , Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Mr. Omar Seghrouchni, President of the CNDP Mr. Khalid Safir, General Director of the CDG These inaugural speeches set the stage for critical discussions on the strategic direction of Morocco’s digital transformation.   Panels Spotlight Pathways to Digital Sovereignty Two major panel discussions took center stage during the event: “Strategic... --- ---