He was born in Aden .
He was pursued higher studies in France , obtaining a master 's degree in Informatics from the University of Paris 6 in 1983 , followed by a PhD from the University of Rouen in 1987 .
He was born in Aden and pursued higher studies in France , obtaining a master 's degree in Informatics from the University of Paris 6 in 1983 , followed by a PhD from the University of Rouen in 1987 .