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 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.
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DIFC, ADGM, TDRA, and SAMA all moved in the same week. For compliance teams at GCC-licensed firms, the pattern matters more than any single item in the feed.
The EU Council pushed high-risk AI system deadlines to late 2027, but for MENA organizations with EU exposure, this is not a sigh of relief. Here's what the timeline change actually means.
AI Governance Gap Scan
Most organizations deploying AI cannot clearly answer three questions: what AI tools are in active use, what risks they create, and who is accountable for governing them.
That gap is manageable -- until a regulator, donor, board, or auditor asks.
The AI Governance Gap Scan is a focused two-week diagnostic that maps your organization's AI exposure and tells you exactly what to fix first.
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If the report does not surface at least three actionable governance gaps specific to your organization, you pay nothing.
Get in touchRabii 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 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.
For consulting inquiries, advisory collaborations, or in-house opportunities in AI governance, compliance, or policy -- get in touch.
If you are looking for a defined starting point, the AI Governance Gap Scan is a focused two-week engagement at a fixed fee -- details above.
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