Cherif Bourayou
Abu Dhabi
Summary
French national currently based in Abu Dhabi, actively seeking professional opportunities across diverse sectors in the UAE.
- Open to relocate to Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Al ain
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Analyst – Nuclear Sector
Orano (Ex-Areva)
Paris
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Competitive intelligence and economic analysis: monitoring economic, technological, and geopolitical trends in the nuclear industry.
- Cross-sector collaboration: mining, enrichment, logistics, recycling.
- Drafting strategic reports for senior management and executive committees.
- Coordination with international teams to share strategic information and track projects.
International Relations Officer (Internship)
Embassy of France in Egypt - Business France
Cairo
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Political and economic analysis of the Middle East.
- Strategic sector monitoring: defense, nuclear energy, agriculture, healthcare.
- Facilitating connections between Egyptian/Jordanian partners and French companies.
- Support in delivering business services (market studies, prospecting missions, events).
Cultural Diplomacy Officer (Internship)
Embassy of France in Algeria
Algiers
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Contributed to cultural cooperation initiatives (calls for projects, cultural events, diplomatic pouch deliveries).
- Coordination with the Consulate General for visa issuance and administrative follow-up.
- Monitoring Algeria’s cultural and academic ecosystem.
- Assisted in organizing diplomatic events at the embassy.
Education
Master’s Degree - Geopolitics
Institut De Relations Internationales Et Stratégiques (IRIS)
Paris01-2025
Master of Science - International Business
Toulouse Business School
Paris01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Business
Lycée Saliège
Toulouse01-2021
Military Leadership Training -
17th Parachute Engineer Regiment
MontaubanSkills
- Languages : French (Native), English (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent), Spanish (A2)
- Digital Tools : Pack office, Photoshop, Capcut, Canva, AI
- Qualitative & quantitative analysis
- Market & competitive intelligence (OSINT, Stakeholder mapping, Policy & regulatory tracking)
- Data synthesis & writing
Certification
- TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), 930/990, 2025
- Summer Program in Classical Arabic (Media & Press Analysis), Institut Al Minbar, Rabat, 2024
- Atlantic & Caribbean Odyssey, Jimmy Cornell– Transatlantic sailing program with Jimmy Cornell, 2016
Accomplishments
- Public Speaking: Winner, TBS Eloquence Contest (2021), Winner, Lycée Saliège (2020), 3rd place, Inter-School Eloquence (NEOMA Reims, 2022)
Hobbies and Interests
- History and civilizations of the Arab worlds
- French literature
- Aquaristics
- Horse riding
- Fitness
Timeline
Strategic Analyst – Nuclear Sector
Orano (Ex-Areva)
09.2024 - 08.2025
International Relations Officer (Internship)
Embassy of France in Egypt - Business France
09.2023 - 12.2023
Cultural Diplomacy Officer (Internship)
Embassy of France in Algeria
05.2023 - 09.2023
Master’s Degree - Geopolitics
Institut De Relations Internationales Et Stratégiques (IRIS)
Master of Science - International Business
Toulouse Business School
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Business
Lycée Saliège
Military Leadership Training -
17th Parachute Engineer Regiment