Sept 6, 2015: According to a source within the ministry of interior, Tunis is facing an imminent terrorist threat, and that traffic was banned in parts of the capital as a consequence, in a bid to prevent militants from detonating car bombs in strategic areas. Security was strongly stepped up, and the number of patrols and sweep operations conducted by the police and the army have been doubled.
Based in Tunis, Tunisia, Hakeem is MEA Risk's Chief Research Officer, responsible to the North Africa/Sahel Track. In his role, Hakeem overseas research and planning of our core services. He manages and oversees a group of Analysts and Trackers located throughout the monitored countries. Hakeem brings critical security analysis capabilities. Specific to the MENA region, Hakim has consulted for leading global corporations on security strategy and posture, including Baker Hughes, General Electric, Turbomach (Caterpillar), the Japanese International Cooperation Company, and others. Hakeem is multilingual and can be reached at HB@MEA-Risk.com | US: +1-305-901-6389 | UK: +020.3287.9833
