Osnat Lubrani
Israel, USA
Israel, USA
Osnat Lubrani served at the United Nations for 26 years in senior positions, including as UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine (2018 – 2022), Fiji, and nine other Pacific Small Island States (2013-2018), and Kosovo (2009-2013). She also held several positions as a UNDP Resident Representative and as UN Women Director. As an international development practitioner, she holds
expertise in human rights, gender equality, transitions: conflict to peace, humanitarian to recovery, and sustainable development/resilience.Osnat Lubrani holds a Masters Degree in International and Public Affairs specializing in human rights, humanitarian affairs, and economic and political development (Columbia University 1997), a Masters of Fine Arts, Tisch Graduate School for Film and Television Production (New York University 1989), and a Bachelor of Arts, majored in Sociology & Anthropology and History of Africa (Hebrew University 1983). She is a Member of Diplomats Without Borders, and an Associate Researcher with Austrian Institute of International Affairs (OIIP)
Samer Nuseibeh
Palestine
Palestine
Samer Nuseibeh Graduated from University College London in 2000 with a BSc Honors in Engineering and Project Management and obtained his Masters degree in Construction Economics and Management in the year 2003 from the same university.
He is the CEO of Mohammed Nuseibeh& Sons Group dividing his time between the hospitality as well as the commercial and construction development part of the business including Addar hotel and Addar mall both of which are in Jerusalem .
Prior to that Samer worked at various international development consultancies in the UK and the Gulf.
In addition he is chairing or on the board of directors of several organizations including Deputy Chairman of the Jerusalem Arab Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of ACT for Conflict Resolution, Chairman of Arab Society for People with Disabilities and Chairman of the Palestinian Sports Culture Federation.
Samer completed several advanced leadership and management programs including the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), The Negotiation Strategies Institute (NSI) Executive Negotiation & Leadership Program – Under the academic sponsorship of the Harvard Negotiations Project. In addition to several advanced business management courses at Harvard Business School, London School of Economics (LSE) and London Business School.
Samer is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. He is also a certified PRINCE2®Practitioner and a certified manager (CM)
Simon Skira
Morocco, France, Israel
Morocco, France, Israel
Simon SKIRA has held various high-level positions within large organizations. He is also a lecturer in several institutes and universities, where he specializes in issues of peace, sustainable development, tourism and culture.
Simon SKIRA is the CEO of Smartpoint Group based in Casablanca. Smartpoint Group is a company that operates in the fields of advanced technologies by offering Moroccan companies innovative solutions in various fields, particularly for smart cities, IT security, Security and defense, biotechnological, health and medical, agriculture technologies. Simon Skira is also the Founder & Chairman of ISMAR Business & Development, a company that operates in renewable energies, water technologies and greentech.
Simon Skira was the Founder President of the Israel-Morocco Friendship Association in Tel Aviv. The association has organized numerous delegations and exchanges in several fields in collaboration with Moroccan specialists for agriculture, medicine, technology and other fields.
Simon Skira is Secretary General of the Federation of Jews of Morocco in France.
Youssef Lahbiel
Morocco
Morocco
Youssef Lahbiel is an International Cooperation & Development Bachelor Student at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. His journey is marked by a profound commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence.
Youssef’s academic pursuits at Al Akhawayn University have been complemented by his active involvement in various initiatives. As a representative of Al Akhawayn University within the Critical Edge Alliance Universities, he collaborates with peers from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing student-centered learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Youssef has also been an active participant in various events and conferences where his passion lies in bridging gaps and building connections. Notably, he was a speaker at the Jewish Christian Muslim Conference held at the University of Haifa in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he explored the nexus between religion and diplomacy.
Youssef’s commitment extends to event organization. He has played an instrumental role in coordinating several events that celebrate cultural diversity, religious tolerance, and coexistence. As the President of the Mimouna Club, he actively promotes and preserves Moroccan-Jewish traditions and heritage. Additionally, his tenure as the Director of Protocol & Cooperation for the MPC Youth Forum demonstrates his dedication to engaging Moroccan youth in meaningful discussions about politics and shared values. In addition to his academic pursuits, Youssef co-founded and served as the President of the AUI Orchestra, a vibrant club that celebrates art, music, and culture within the university community. Through music and creativity, he fosters connections that transcend borders and promote mutual understanding.
Youssef Lahbiel’s journey exemplifies Al Akhawayn University’s commitment to excellence, global perspectives, and the transformative power of education. His unwavering dedication to promoting religious harmony, cultural exchange, and coexistence makes him a true ambassador for positive change.
Dr. Tahani Abu Daqqa
Palestine
Palestine
CEO and founder of GLP – Gaza Life Power for Renewable Energy company
• Board member and Volunteer with Damour for Community Development working in environmental projects.
• Board of Trustees member of Gaza University
• Board of Directors and founder of CFTA – Culture and Thought Association
• Former Minister of youth and sport and Former minister of culture
• Founder and board member of Arab Renewable Energy Commission.
More than 30 years of experience in Development Programs at all levels, acquired experience and educational background to enable her to conduct Capacity Building programs at all levels of implementation.
A mix between Public Sector and Non-Governmental sector experience that enlightened my ability become an expert in Development and Capacity building programs in Developing countries.
More than 10 years of experience in renewable Energy and green economy.
Since I am a feminist, I have contributed in founding and implementation of many of the organization and projects that contribute to the women empowerment socially, economically, and politically
Worked since 1983 in the women’s work committee and I had a lot of struggles for the women rights and women Leader in society.
i have been involved in many local, regional and international committees in order to activate the international laws on women rights, peace conflict resolution, as well as renewable Energy, green economy and environmental Issus
Mohammad Baharoun
UAE
UAE
Director-General of the Dubai Public Policy Research Center (b’huth)
He perused a career in media as a reporter for “Al Arabi” Magazine, Al Ittihad newspaper, and then Editor for Gulf Defense Magazine before starting as director of research at both and focusing on the interplay between Geostrategy and policymaking in governance, stability, capacity building, and future-proofing.
Mohammed has also worked as Deputy Director of Watani (UAE’s first initiative on National Identity) and is also a founding member of the board of “Bussola Institute” a think tank in Brussels that focuses on the changing and emerging aspects of the partnership between the EU and the GCC member states.
As part of his interest in the emerging geostrategic space of the Arabian Peninsula, Mohammed looks at Iran as part of the development of the area as a major trade artery. This development implies developing a sustainable relationship with its regional neighborhood on the Arabian Gulf, The Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, or the Mediterranean. Iran is a major component of that space and becoming more adaptable to the modernization process will allow it to become part of the future development of the region.
Manel Msalmi
Tunisia, Belgium
Tunisia, Belgium
Manel Msalmi is a researcher in Environmental humanities and American studies as well as international politics. She is a blogger on MENA issues at Europablog.She collaborated as an expert on climate change, Arab Spring and gender equality with the European Commission and the European Parliament. She worked as a translator for Human Rights Organizations in Brussels and participated in many projects involving young people in the fight against extremism in Brussels by collaborating on educational projects with France to fight against radicalism and antisemitism.She is a project partner at UNESCO on environmental issues and the fight against climate change since 2019. She is also an advisor to parliamentarians at the European Parliament (Epp)on MENA issues, gender equality and the fight against radical Islam since February 2019.
She has been an active member in the Liberal party in Belgium since 2010 and a candidate in regional elections in Brussels in May 2019.She participated in an EU delegation to Israel in October 2019 together with young European leaders engaged in peace and dialogue in the Middle East and in the fight against Antisemitism and hate speech in Europe. She was also a member of a female delegation to the US congress in July 2022 to promote female leadership in the Middle East and particularly Yemen and the fight against extremism.
She specializes in International Relations at Ceris ULB diplomatic school with extensive research on the Middle East and Iran since 2020.She holds an MA in international politics and she is the author of the book << The Iranian project in the Middle East>>. She is a lecturer at Brussels High school and a guest lecturer at French universities. She collaborates as an independent writer at the European Times ,the Capitol Institute and the Jewish National Service .
She has been organizing Conferences at the European Parliament, liberal party headquarters in Belgium and France together with French academics in Paris School of Business and demonstrations since 2018 She has participated
as a speaker in UN headquarters Geneva to support women’s rights and to advocate for female leadership and minorities rights in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Niger, Iran ,Sudan ,Ukraine and in Belgium . She was invited as a keynote speaker in Marrakech Forum Women Life Freedom Film Festival in 2023 in UN headquarters in New York.
She received the Top human rights award for 2018 and was appointed ambassador “Respect zone” in Belgium for the fight against hate speech on the internet at the level of education. She is a contributor and a partner organization with Elnet France and Ambassador of Elnet in Belgium in February 2024.
In 2021 , she was elected as the president of the Liberal women section in Brussels-city and she is the President and Founder of the European Association for the Defense of Minorities.
Dr. Taysser Mustafa
Sudan, UAE
Sudan, UAE
Dr. Tayseer is a distinguished Global Peace Ambassador, CEO of four esteemed companies spanning three continents, and a Consultant Occupational Medicine Physician with over three decades of experience. Her remarkable career journey encompasses leadership roles in Ocean 6 Ltd. (Abu Dhabi Global Market – UAE), Areena For Investments Sudan, Elsheikh Mustaf Elamin Agricultural Co. (Sudan), and Global Medical Technology Ltd. (U.K.). With a background in medicine, healthcare management, research, and business, Dr. Tayseer is widely recognized for her expertise and contributions to occupational health and safety. She has played pivotal roles in major projects across the United Kingdom, United States of America, and the SWANA region, earning accolades from both medical and business communities. Her membership with esteemed organizations such as the Faculty of Occupational Medicine in Ireland, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), and the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management UK underscore her professional eminence. She is published editor to the Guide to Occupational Health and safety for managers and supervisors for Enterprises in developing countries(http://www.icohweb.org/site/oh-guide.asp). Moreover, her membership in prestigious institutions like Chatham House further solidifies her standing as a leader in her field. Born into a family with a rich Entrepreneurial legacy spanning over a century, Dr. Tayseer possesses a deep understanding of the Buisness ecosystem in Sudan and excels in fostering international collaboration. Furthermore,during the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as the principal Occupational Medicine advisor to Mubadalla, showcasing her leadership and problem-solving abilities in managing the outbreak in the UAE. Currently Dr Tayseer is leading Ocean 6 which is specialised in sourcing top innovations and supporting commercialization of products that would have great positive impact on the planet ,its environment and living beings. Dr. Tayseer’s passion for innovation and belief in the potential of initiatives such as the Abraham Accords to foster cooperation between nations highlight her visionary approach. She actively participates in high-level workshops with influential organizations like N7, the Atlantic Council, and Women Connect to Innovate, focusing on promoting peace and normalization in the Middle East for sustainable development. Her ongoing projects addressing critical issues impacting children’s lives in Sudan exemplify her commitment to humanitarian causes. Dr. Tayseer’s advocacy for building bridges between nations, promoting peace through innovation, empowering women, protecting children, and promoting sustainable business practices exemplify her leadership skills and unwavering belief in collaboration. Nominated for a prestigious governorship position in her home country Sudan, Dr. Tayseer demonstrated inspiration to women in worldwide dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond. With her extensive knowledge of agriculture and steadfast commitment to collaboration, she is paving the way for a brighter future, establishing a lasting legacy of hope and progress for generations to come. Dr Tayseer believe that we all live in one planet and hence we have to collaborate together for the improvement of our lives and our beautiful planet thus aiming to create heaven on earth.
Mustapha Ezzarghani
Morocco, USA
Morocco, USA
Mr. Mustapha Ezzarghani is the founder and president of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association (MIFA), an American organization that promotes the fostering of ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the state of Israel. Since MIFA’s establishment in 2020, Ezzarghani has led multiple initiatives to strengthen economic and educational ties between the two countries at the grassroots level. These have included: hosting Israeli businesspeople in Morocco and facilitating meetings between them and the Moroccan government and leaders in the private sector, particularly in the fields of industry and agriculture; organizing and facilitating meetings with Israeli businesspeople to outline investment opportunities in Morocco; setting up meetings between the Shalom Hartman Institute and the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education to create a Muslim Leaders Initiative (MLI) within Morocco; and working with the Ministry of Education in the region of Marrkech Asfi to create coexistence clubs in Moroccan public middle and high schools to teach students about the rich culture of Judaism in Morocco. Ezzarghani was born in Marrakech and worked in local politics until his early 20s. In 2013, Ezzarghani co-organized the country’s first interfaith dialogue conference in partnership with the United States Peace Corps and the United States Embassy. He moved to the United States in 2014 and currently resides in Athens, GA.
Ghanem Noseibeh
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Ghanem Nuseibeh is a London based businessman and founder of Cornerstone Global Associates, London based strategy and management consultancy. He is chairman of UK-based charity Muslims Against Antisemitism.
He belongs to Jerusalem’s oldest Muslim family. Ghanem is a keen and active supporter of interfaith dialogue both in Britain and in the Middle East. As a student, he headed a country-wide interfaith student group that aimed to bring together Jewish, Christian and Muslim students. In 2003, he became patron and is currently trustee of the British Friends of Neve Shalom Wahat Al Salam (NSWAS), a village in Israel that supports Arab-Jewish coexistence. In 2018, he was invited to become a patron of Faith Matters. After completing his schooling in Jerusalem and at London’s Dulwich College, Ghanem graduated from Imperial College London. He was a Senior Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and formerly Edmond J Safra Fellow at Harvard University’s Center for Ethics. Ghanem regularly writes and comments about Middle East related issues in global media. He has homes in London, Jerusalem and Dubai.