aley
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Aley is an Interactive Immersive Experience Designer & Director with a passion for creating narrative AR/VR experiences. He received a double major in Computer Engineering and Graphic Design, as well as a minor in Mathematics from the American University in Cairo (AUC), where he graduated with highest Honors (Exemplary Student). Then, he earned an MA in Independent Game and Playable Experience Design at Goldsmiths University in London, where he graduated with distinction.

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He has worked with leading industry experts, including Emmy award-winning immersive storytelling studio No Ghost and immersive theatre giants PunchDrunk. He is the youngest Virtual Reality creative director alumni selected for the prestigious Venice Biennale VR College in 2023.

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Aley is also an independent artist and musician, currently working on his debut Arabic album, which he has entirely written, arranged, and co-produced. His music has been featured in multiple newspapers, including Arab World, Scene Noise, and Cairo Scene. Aley's last single received over 300K streams, was added to 8,548 playlists, and hit the top charts 99 times.