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Curriculum Vitae

AI & digital rights governance · International human rights law · International public policy · Middle East affairs · War and international security

Education

  1. 2025 – 2026
    MA International Relations
    Queen Mary University of London, School of Politics and International Relations, London, UK

    Contemporary World Politics · International Public Policy · War and International Security · International Relations of the Middle East · Dissertation

  2. 2024 – 2025
    Pre-Master’s in Law and International Sciences, Pass with Distinction
    Kaplan International Pathways, London, UK
  3. 2020 – 2025
    Doctoral research: International Law & Artificial Intelligence
    Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco

    Thesis: “Artificial Intelligence and International Human Rights Law: Building Legal Norms Adapted to Contemporary Developments” (not defended).

  4. Jan 2023
    Specialised Training in International Law
    The Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Netherlands
  5. 2017 – 2019
    Master’s in New Trends of International Law
    Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco

    Diplomatic Law · Human Rights Law · Environmental Law · Geopolitics · International Organisations

  6. 2014 – 2017
    Bachelor’s in Public Law
    Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco

Experience

  1. Sep 2023
    Delegate, Global AI Governance Track
    Global AI Summit, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Took part in high-level discussions on the ethical, legal and human rights implications of AI, contributing analysis on emerging governance frameworks.
    • Engaged with delegates from government, civil society and international organisations on technology, public policy and human rights protection.
  2. Jun – Sep 2019
    Legal Research & Analysis Intern, Legal Department
    National Office of Airports (ONDA), Casablanca, Morocco
    • Drafted analytical reports on international conventions, legal cooperation and institutional partnerships for senior legal officers.
    • Prepared briefing notes and background research to support internal legal analysis.
  3. Jun – Sep 2017
    Legal Administrative Assistant
    Toufik Law Firm, Casablanca, Morocco
    • Drafted legal notes, correspondence and litigation documents; researched administrative law issues.

Skills

International law
International human rights law · Environmental law · UN Treaty Bodies Database
Policy & analysis
International public policy · Middle East affairs · AI & digital rights governance · Geopolitical analysis
Research & writing
Legal research & drafting · Policy briefs · Academic writing (AR/FR/EN) · Analytical reports
UN system
UN Charter · Human rights treaty bodies · UN working methods & documentation · SDGs

Languages

Arabic (Native) · French (C2) · English (C1)