Assist. Prof. Dr. Chouayb Larabi | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chouayb Larabi, a distinguished Assistant Professor in Strategic Management, recognized with a PhD Excellence Award, has cultivated a broad international academic and professional profile spanning multiple countries including France, Malaysia, UAE, and KSA, and currently teaches at esteemed institutions such as Arab Open University (AOU), Prince Mohammad University (PMU), Institute of Global Entrepreneurship and Management (IGEM), Eastern Mediterranean University School of Administration (ESTYA), Higher International School (HIS), and NCUK. Fluent in multiple languages, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chouayb Larabi is a polyglot and results-oriented academic, demonstrating strong leadership skills and representing academic and professional communities at international platforms. His research focuses on strategic management, firm competitiveness, SMEs performance, and innovation, leading to several publications in high-impact Scopus-indexed journals including Q1 outlets. In addition to research, he has actively mentored and led students in innovation and creativity competitions, earning accolades for fostering practical innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students. His academic journey includes a PhD with Award of Academic Excellence in Strategic Management from University Utara Malaysia (UUM), an AACSB-accredited institution ranked among the top 200 globally and first in Malaysia, an MBA from the European University EU Business School, one of Europe’s top business schools, and a Bachelor’s degree in Administration and Law Sciences from Algiers University, Algeria. He has also contributed as a consultant and trainer, bridging theory and practice in strategic management and business competitiveness, while fostering interdisciplinary approaches and driving innovation in higher education and professional training contexts. Assist. Prof. Dr. Chouayb Larabi combines rigorous research, applied expertise, and international experience, making him a leading figure in strategic management education and research.