Dr Alian received his BVM in 1984, Zagazig University, Egypt and his MVSc in 1998, at the Khartoum University, Sudan. He has since received a Diploma in General Administration from the Khartoum University, Sudan; and a Fellowship Strategic studies in 2002, from the Academy of Strategic Studies, Sudan.
His veterinary association memberships include: World Veterinary Association (WVA), Sudan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA), General Federation of Arab Veterinarians (GFAV), African Veterinary Association (AVA) and the Euro-Arab Veterinary Association (EAVA).
His non professional activities and hobbies include the Sudanese Youth Federation Social Committee, Khartoum and the Public Health and Food Safety Committee, Khartoum.
