kaoutar Alaidi

Multimedia Journalist | Video Reporter 

Reporting in Arabic and English across news, sport, investigations and feature storytelling.

Journalism in Action

  • Press Conferences & Match Coverage
  • Exclusive Interviews

Inside Morocco’s Women’s Football Revolution | Exclusive Interview with National Women’s Football League President Khadija Ila

Ahead of WAFCON 2024, I sat down with Khadija Ila, President of the National Women’s Football League, to discuss Morocco’s transformation from a neglected women’s game to one of Africa’s leading football projects. Our conversation explored governance, investment, club sustainability, and the vision shaping the next chapter of Moroccan women’s football. The interview formed the basis of a feature for Sports Gazette and was also filmed as part of an upcoming documentary on the rise of women’s football in Morocco.
Sports Gazette •

How ASFAR Became the Backbone of Morocco’s WAFCON Squad | Exclusive Interview with Bahiya Lahmidy, Head of ASFAR Women’s Football

Ahead of WAFCON 2024, I interviewed Bahiya Lahmidy, Head of Women’s Football at ASFAR, after nine of the club’s players were selected for Morocco’s national team. We discussed the work behind building one of Africa’s most successful women’s clubs, from player development and youth pathways to the financial and structural challenges of sustaining success. The interview was published by Sports Gazette and was also filmed for my upcoming documentary on the rise of women’s football in Morocco.
Safircom - سفيركم •

Ahead of Africa’s First Official Flag Football Championship in Cairo | Exclusive Interview with Flag Football Player Meriem Zaafari

With Africa hosting its first official Flag Football Championship in Cairo, the tournament marked a significant step in the sport’s development ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. I interviewed flag football international Meriem Zaafari about her experience, the opportunities created by the competition, and the game’s growing profile across the continent. The interview was published as an Arabic video feature for Safircom and accompanied a Sports Gazette feature in English covering the championship.
  • Media & Broadcasting
  • Public Speaking & Professional Recognition

Speaking at the Global Leadership, Management & Conflict Resolution Summit | University of Cambridge

As part of the management team for the Global Peace Chain Leadership, Management & Conflict Resolution Summit at the University of Cambridge, I helped deliver an international programme for 120 delegates from more than 70 countries. Alongside coordinating the event, I had the opportunity to speak during the summit, contributing to discussions on leadership and international collaboration while supporting delegates throughout the programme.