I help regulated and internationally exposed organizations translate AI governance, compliance, and policy requirements into practical decisions, governance structures, and risk-aware implementation.
AI governance is a multidisciplinary challenge. My work spans strategy, compliance, and executive advisory — grounded in research and operational experience across the MENA region and EU–MENA corridor.
Sound AI governance is not a compliance checkbox — it is an operational capability. I help organizations design, assess, and strengthen the governance structures that make responsible AI deployment sustainable.
The EU AI Act, SDAIA's national AI frameworks, the UAE AI ethics guidelines, and Morocco's data protection regime each create distinct compliance obligations. I help organizations understand what applies to them, assess where they stand, and build practical roadmaps toward compliance.
Executives, boards, and policy teams are making consequential decisions about AI adoption, procurement, and governance — often with limited time and specialist support. I provide clear, research-grounded advisory to support those decisions.
Engagements are scoped before they begin. Work is conducted in English, French, or Arabic depending on client preference and regulatory context.
“His successful execution of several projects utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methodologies to assess key concepts in international relations showcased his ability to organize complex data, extract meaningful insights, and drive technological advancements.”
“His adaptability to changing workflows, including the integration of new technologies, streamlined our processes and enhanced the timeliness and quality of our deliverables. He demonstrated profound knowledge and understanding of both regional dynamics and global affairs.”
“His deep familiarity with Gulf financial sector culture, combined with his multilingual capabilities and analytical rigor, makes him an exceptionally strong candidate for advisory and governance roles requiring both regional expertise and institutional credibility.”
Analysis and perspective on AI governance and regulation across the Arab world and North Africa.
The EU Council adopted a negotiating position on March 13 that pushes high-risk AI system deadlines to late 2027 and 2028. For organizations operating across the EU–MENA corridor, the change requires a careful reading, not a sigh of relief.
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, and its extraterritorial reach makes it directly relevant to organizations operating in MENA markets. Here is what cross-border exposure looks like and how to think about it.
Most organizations now have an AI policy. Fewer have AI governance. The distinction matters — and the gap between them is where regulatory risk, reputational damage, and operational failures accumulate.
Rabii Agoujgal is an AI governance professional based in Casablanca, Morocco, focused on the MENA region and the EU–MENA regulatory corridor.
His background spans US federal intelligence analysis supporting MENA operations, a senior role inside one of the Gulf's largest financial institutions, and academic research focused on AI governance and regulatory strategy. That combination — operational experience, regional depth, and research rigor — is what he brings to AI governance work.
His current focus covers the full MENA regulatory spectrum: Saudi Arabia's SDAIA framework, the UAE AI ethics guidelines, Morocco's data protection regime under Law 09-08, and the cross-border implications of the EU AI Act for organizations with exposure across both European and Arab markets.
He works in Arabic, French, and English, engaging directly with regional stakeholders, navigating regulatory texts in their original language, and delivering in the markets where the work matters.
Currently pursuing the IAPP AIGP certification. Available for advisory engagements, short-term consulting projects, and permanent or interim in-house opportunities in AI governance, compliance, and policy.
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