Dubai · Casablanca /  Class of 2027

Jad Rbii

Founder of Jadeite. Student of markets. Built on a decade of competitive sport.

Grade 12 IB student in Dubai, heading into Business Administration, with five published papers, internships from OCP to the Casablanca Stock Exchange, and an activewear brand in progress.

Jad Rbii
CurrentlyGrade 12 · IB Diploma, GEMS DAA
About

Two countries, one direction.

Growing up across Morocco and the United Arab Emirates gave me a global perspective and the ability to adapt to different cultures and environments. Those years also fostered an interest in how businesses and financial markets connect people, industries and economies.

I am passionate about finance, investing and entrepreneurship, and I want to build a strong foundation in business administration while gaining the practical experience that lets me test new solutions to existing business problems. Jadeite, my activewear brand, is where that starts.

Interests
Financial markets & investing Macroeconomics Entrepreneurship & startups Brand strategy Consumer behaviour Sports performance Nutrition & preventive wellness Cross-cultural travel · 17+ countries Culture immersion in Japan
Nationality
American & Moroccan
Based in
Dubai, UAERaised in Casablanca
Studying
IB DiplomaGEMS Dubai American Academy
Heading into
Business Administration
Experience

From the phosphate mine to the trading floor.

Internships and summer programmes across Morocco, the UAE, Italy, the UK and Switzerland, ordered newest first.

Aug 20263 weeks

OCP Group

Casablanca, Morocco
Internship

The world's leading producer of phosphate and phosphate-based fertilisers.

  • Gained exposure to phosphate and fertiliser operations, sustainability, decarbonisation, health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Rotated through operations, finance and HR while developing communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time-management skills.
Aug 20261 week

Royal Mansour Resort

Casablanca, Morocco
Internship

Leading Moroccan luxury hospitality brand known for elegant hotels, exceptional service and refined design.

  • Gained insight into luxury hospitality operations at Royal Mansour Casablanca, including customer service, housekeeping and front-desk activities.
  • Developed exposure to finance, human resources, food logistics, restaurant, kitchen and banquet operations.
Jul 20262 weeks

Bocconi University Summer School

Milan, Italy
Summer school
  • Explored economics, management, finance, marketing and strategy through lectures, workshops and case-based learning.
  • Strengthened analytical, leadership, communication, teamwork and presentation skills through international group projects.
Jan 20263 days

Financial Literacy & Leadership

Dubai, UAE · Workshop led by Professor Chuck Garcia (Columbia University), author of A Climb to the Top
Leadership
  • Refined persuasive communication, leadership and professional influence skills.
  • Expanded financial literacy across budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, investing, taxation, fraud and consumer protection.
Dec 20251 week

AbbVie Biopharmaceuticals

Dubai, UAE
Internship
  • Gained introductory knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical operations, innovation, healthcare delivery, finance, HR and compliance.
  • Shadowed cross-functional teams to understand collaboration across business functions and corporate decision-making.
Jul 20252 weeks

Casablanca Stock Exchange

Casablanca, Morocco
Internship
  • Studied Morocco's capital markets, including trading mechanisms, financial instruments and market regulation.
  • Gained insight into the roles of brokers, investors and listed companies while building foundational skills in financial analysis and investment research.
20241 week

University of Cambridge Judge Business School Youth Programme

Cambridge, UK
Leadership
  • Deepened understanding of core business principles through interactive lectures, case studies and discussion.
  • Sharpened critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and communication through case-based learning and collaborative projects.
20242 weeks

Beau Soleil Collège Alpin International

Switzerland
Summer camp
  • Studied in a multicultural environment at a leading Swiss international boarding school, developing adaptability, cultural awareness and confidence.
  • Strengthened leadership, communication, teamwork and critical thinking through language courses, group projects and team-building challenges.
Research

Five papers, published.

Published work at the meeting point of business, health and sport, written and published during Grades 10 and 11.

International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR)Vol. 11 · Issue 6 · June 2026

Personal Branding in Student-Athletes: Its Influence on Opportunities and Recruitment in Modern Sports Ecosystems

Investigated how personal branding influences recruitment opportunities, career development and long-term professional success in the evolving sports industry.

ISSN 2455-2631Paper ID IJSDR2606041
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IJRARVol. 13 · Issue 2 · May 2026

Weight Loss Drugs: A Growing Trend in Modern Healthcare

Examined the rapid rise of weight loss medications, evaluating their medical, ethical, economic and societal implications within modern healthcare.

E-ISSN 2348-1269P-ISSN 2349-5138IJRAR26B3332
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IJRTIVol. 11 · Issue 6 · June 2026

The Influence of Social Media Marketing on Gym Supplement Consumption Among Youth

Explored how social media marketing, digital influencers and online consumer engagement shape purchasing behaviour and supplement consumption among young adults.

ISSN 2456-3315IJRTI2606030
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Intl. Journal for Multidisciplinary ResearchVol. 8 · Issue 3 · May–June 2026

War in the Middle East: Impact on the UAE Economy

Analysed the economic consequences of regional geopolitical conflict on the UAE, focusing on trade, tourism, foreign investment, supply chains and economic resilience.

Paper ID 80115
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Intl. Journal for Multidisciplinary ResearchVol. 13 · Issue 3 · July 2026

Pricing Strategies in Skill-Based Education Markets: A Case Study of Football Training Institutes

Examined skill-based education markets, particularly football training academies, which have expanded rapidly with global interest in professional sports careers, youth development and fitness-oriented lifestyles.

E-ISSN 2348-1269IJRAR26C1293
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Projects

Things I am building.

Jadeite website, home page
Ongoing · Passion project

Jadeite

A Dubai-inspired premium activewear brand positioned at the intersection of performance, style and wellness. Started in Grade 10 and still in build.

Developed the brand identity, value proposition, target market and positioning, then built the preliminary business model, financial framework, pricing strategy, go-to-market and marketing plans while exploring product development, sourcing and digital marketing.

Brand identityBusiness modelFinancial frameworkPricing strategyGo-to-marketSourcingDigital marketing
Hult
2026 · Team leader

Hult Future Leaders Challenge

Led a five-member team to the international semifinals, making our school the first in the UAE to reach that stage of the competition.

Team leadershipPitchingCompetition
EQUITY RESEARCHMACRO WATCH
Ongoing

Family Investment Portfolio

Manage a six-figure family investment portfolio: equity research, macroeconomic monitoring and evaluating opportunities across markets, with organised records and performance goals balanced against a family-centred approach.

Equity researchMacro analysisPortfolio management
Skills

What I bring to the table.

01Finance & markets

Financial analysisMarket researchEquity researchMacro trendsInvestment research
Foundational, built through internships and portfolio work

02Business & entrepreneurship

Business model designPricing strategyGo-to-marketBrand strategyConsumer behaviour
Applied in Jadeite and the Hult challenge

03Communication

Writing & editingPresentationsCross-cultural communicationTeam leadership
Five published papers, team captaincy, international programmes

04Tools & media

Microsoft OfficeGenerative AI fundamentalsVideo productionContent creation
Coursera-certified in generative AI for business leaders

05Performance

Strength trainingNutrition & wellnessSports performanceDiscipline
12+ years of competitive athletics

06Global fluency

MoroccoUAEItalyUKSwitzerlandJapan17+ countries
Lived, studied or trained in each

07Languages

EnglishFluent FrenchFluent ArabicFluent
Athletics

Twelve years, seven sports, one standard.

Competing across multiple varsity and junior varsity sports at national level, serving as team captain and contributing to multiple team championship finishes.

12+
years of competitive athletics
40+
national tournaments representing the school
Captain
led teammates through championships and team cohesion
Medals
individual medals plus athletic and sportsmanship recognition
12 years
Swimming
Junior Varsity, recognised as a top-performing swimmer
8 years
Tennis → Padel
Competitive tennis, transitioned into padel
MASAC
Volleyball · Football · Basketball
JV volleyball, JV football, JV and middle school basketball
Current
Strength & fitness
Year-round training; MASAC middle school soccer and Alliance Dubai Football Academy (2 years)
Education

Casablanca, then Dubai.

2023 · Present

GEMS Dubai American Academy

Dubai, UAE
IB Diploma Programme, Grade 12
2012 · 2023

Casablanca American Academy

Casablanca, Morocco
Lower School and Middle School
Honours & certifications

Recognition, on record.

Honour · 2026

Hult Future Leaders Challenge, International Semifinals

Team leader of Visionarios Barça, a five-member team and the first from any UAE school to reach this stage of the competition.

View certificate
Coursera · IBM · Generative AI for Executives & Business Leaders
AIAn IntroductionCourse certificate, June 20262026 AIIntegration StrategyCourse certificate, June 20262026
AIFormulate Your Use CaseCourse certificate2026
Contact

Let's talk.

Open to conversations about Jadeite, research collaborations, internships and anything at the crossing of business, sport and markets.