Prof. Hajar Mousannif was honoured with the prestigious Cyber & AI Achiever Award -- Cyber AI Leader at GITEX Africa 2026 in April 2026, in recognition of her outstanding academic career and sustained scholarly contributions in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This distinguished international recognition underscores her leadership in AI and cybersecurity research, and reflects Cadi Ayyad University's expanding scientific influence at both national and international levels. Her receipt of this award within the last year affirms her status as a leading AI researcher in Morocco.