We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hind Lebdaoui, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at the school of business administration of Al Akhawayn University, has been named to Morocco’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list.
Dr. Lebdaoui is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Islamic finance, consistently ranked among the top professionals in her field. With more than 40 published research papers and over 1 500 citations, her work has made a lasting impact on Islamic finance, waqf, and sustainable finance.
As a prolific researcher and passionate advocate for Islamic and sustainable finance, Dr. Lebdaoui has represented Morocco at numerous international forums and summits, earning multiple prestigious awards for her contributions.
As part of Morocco's 40 Under 40, Dr. Lebdaoui joins a distinguished group of 40 young leaders committed to driving Morocco’s transformation and fostering connections between the country and its diaspora. Her achievements will be highlighted in the upcoming Morocco’s 40 Under 40 magazine. This well-deserved recognition underscores her leadership and dedication to advancing both academia and the broader community.
We congratulate Dr. Lebdaoui on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to her continued impact on Morocco's growth and its increasing global influence.
