2006 – 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences, Middle East Studies, Economics at University of Bremen. 2009 -2010 Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Middle East and North Africa Studies at Middle East Technical University Ankara. 2010 – 2011 Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Middle East and North Africa Studies at Humboldt University. 2012 – 2013 Traineeship at Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Berlin. 2013-2015 Project Manager in the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Department. Since 2015 Director North Africa and Middle East, Department of International Economic Relations, Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Berlin.

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The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) is the umbrella organization for 80 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHK). 3.6 million companies are statutory members of the IHKs. The IHKs represent businesses of all sizes and across all industries. The DIHK also coordinates the worldwide network of Germany Chambers Abroad (AHK) with 130 offices in 90 countries. As the official representatives of German Industry the AHKs are the ideal partner for German companies wishing to expand their international business. Every year they facilitate around 400.000 business contacts, support 50.000 business travelers from Germany and provide initial and further training for 20.000 skilled professionals and managers.