UK Board Of Directors
Raphael Luzon, Member of the Board of Directors
Libya Libya
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Raphael Luzon, Member of the Board of Directors
Libya Libya
Libya
Libya
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Libya Libya
Libya
Libya
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Member of the Board of Directors. A confident, versatile and enthusiastic media and management professional with extensive knowledge and skills across a variety of fields, with a particular expertise in analyzing the Middle East. Very active in global Interfaith Dialogue along with an in-depth understanding of international politics, business and cultures. Met the Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama.Proven mediator and builder of relationships among leaders of opposing factions, with experience in Libya, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel and the USA. He was the first Jewish leader to have received (twice) a personal invitation from Libyan leader Qaddafi to visit Libya after the expulsion of the entire Jewish community in 1967. After the end of the Qaddafi regime, invited by leaders of all the Libyan political parties and factions, to mediate their internecine quarrels. Was extensively interviewed by the BBC, various Italian TV news channels, Vatican TV, Al Hewar TV, Libyan 218NEWS and Israel radio and TV.
Dr. Najah Al Otaibe, Member of the Board of Directors
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Dr. Najah Al Otaibe, Member of the Board of Directors
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi is a Saudi researcher and journalist. She is a specialist in International relations and diplomacy- with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Abdalaziz Alkhamis
Saudi Arabia, UAE Chairman of the Board of Directors
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Abdalaziz Alkhamis
Saudi Arabia, UAE <span class ="title3"
Saudi Arabia, UAE
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Saudi Arabia, UAE <span class
Saudi Arabia, UAE
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Saudi Arabia, UAE
A Saudi journalist and researcher, he is the editor-in-chief of many newspapers and magazines and has researched the Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, and Islamic movements. Graduated from the University of Milton Keynes, UK, Sociology. Postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Political Science. Economic editor at Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Editor-in-Chief of Al Jadeeda Magazine from 1996 to 1998. Editor-in-Chief of Al Majalla magazine from 1998 to 2000. Editor-in-chief of the Arab Observer magazine from 2000 to 2006. Executive Editor-in-Chief of the London-based Al-Arab newspaper until 2015 Producer and presenter of the Gulf Talk program at the Arab News Network. Presenter of the "Friendly Fire" program on Sky News Arabia. Research member at the Royal Institute of International Relations "Chatham House".
Dr. Nigel Meir، Member of The Board of Directors
UK Special Representative in London, Member of the Board of Directors
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and
Dr. Nigel Meir، Member of The Board of Directors
UK Special
UK
Special Representative in London, Member of the Board of Directors
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
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UK
Special Representative in London, Member of the Board of Directors
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.
UK
Nigel studied Medicine at Oxford University (St John’s College) and worked as a hospital physician and then army battalion doctor. He was then recruited into the foreign service before, more than 30 years ago, embarking on a career in investment management having also completed an M.Phil in Middle East Studies at Oxford University (St Antony’s College). He is a member of the Development Board and the Finance & Estates Committee of St John’s College, Oxford and was for a decade a member of the Investment Committee of the Endowment of St Antony’s College, Oxford where he also funded a post-doctoral research fellowship for Palestinian Israelis. He was a Director of a healthcare charity operating in Africa. He was CEO / Founder of a private equity fund manager in the sustainability, cleantech and renewable energy sectors and is personally a direct private-equity and venture investor: healthcare & life sciences; artificial intelligence; cyber security / intelligence; financial services / fintech; cleantech; digital assets / blockchain. He is a Venture Partner and Limited Partner, Awz Ventures, Canadian cyber-security / intelligence fund manager and a direct investor in several AI-based cyber-security companies. He was Head of UK Pioneer Global Asset Management and Vice Chairman of its alternatives company. He was an investor and previously Director of STX Group, a Dutch brokerage firm of “green” financial instruments and commodities eg carbon credits and biofuels. He is committed to a belief that the MENA region, across all of its diverse countries, can become a bloc and even a union characterized by peace, cooperation and shared objectives.