Morocco · Britain · Competency Network
We are a UK Community Interest Company connecting Moroccan professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs across the United Kingdom — building bridges between two great nations.
Who we are
MBCN — the Moroccan British Competencies Network — is a UK-registered Community Interest Company (CIC No. 13349858) incorporated on 21 April 2021. We connect Moroccan professionals across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and the arts, fostering collaboration and strengthening ties with Morocco.
We are open to all UK-based professionals with Moroccan heritage, as well as allies and partners who share our mission.
Our mission
Mission: To empower excellence, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation among Moroccan professionals in the United Kingdom.
Vision: A thriving community of Moroccan professionals in the UK that accelerates collaboration and innovation and strengthens lasting links with Morocco.
We advance this through professional networking, academic engagement, entrepreneurial support, cultural impact, and innovation initiatives — always with the goal of building a meaningful UK-Morocco bridge.
"MBCN is more than a network — it is a bridge. A living connection between the ambitions of Moroccan talent in Britain and the development of Morocco itself. Together, we can create a strong, impactful community that serves both nations."
— Nour-eddine Aboudihaj, Chair, MBCNWhat we stand for
Promoting high standards of professional practice and continuous development across all sectors.
Building partnerships across disciplines, institutions, and communities — in the UK and Morocco.
Acting with transparency, accountability, and respect. Member data is always confidential.
Encouraging new ideas and practical solutions to real-world challenges on both sides of the channel.
Supporting initiatives that deliver lasting social and economic value for our members and society.
Welcoming professionals at all career stages — from students to senior executives — across all fields.
Legal & governance
Founder and Chair of MBCN. Entrepreneur and community builder committed to connecting Moroccan competencies across the UK and Morocco.
30+ years in deep-tech. Expertise in AI, Data Science, IoT, FinTech, Smart Cities, and Biotech. PhD in Distributed AI, MBA. Trilingual.
Secretary of MBCN, supporting the administration and governance of the network.
Founding member bringing deep professional experience and commitment to MBCN's mission.
Founding member contributing expertise in research and professional development.
Medical professional and founding member of MBCN, based in London.
Partnerships
MBCN is open to all UK-based professionals with Moroccan roots — academics, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and creatives.