Morocco · British · 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.
We are open to all UK-based professionals with Moroccan heritage, as well as allies and partners who share our mission of strengthening the UK-Morocco relationship.
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."
— 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 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. Keynote speaker at international conferences.
30+ years in deep-tech. Expertise in AI, Data Science, IoT, FinTech, Smart Cities, and Biotech. PhD in Distributed AI, MBA. Trilingual. Keynote speaker at DeepTech Summit 2025.
Secretary of MBCN, supporting the administration and governance of the network. Founding member.
Deputy Head of the MOSI cluster, University of Roehampton. PhD in Computer Science from Goldsmiths, London. Expert in game-based learning, AI in education, digital marketing, and business strategy. TED speaker, author, and international researcher. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Founding member bringing deep professional experience and commitment to MBCN's mission.
Founding member contributing expertise in research and professional development.
Cluster Franchise Medical Director specialising in Oncology and Haematology. Founding member based in London.
Healthcare professional and founding member of MBCN.
Founding member of MBCN, contributing expertise and commitment to the network's mission.
Founding member of MBCN, supporting the development of the network from its earliest days.
Partnerships
MBCN is open to all UK-based professionals with Moroccan roots — academics, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and creatives.