Hind Al Aissi
Morocco
Morocco
Hind Al Aissi is a lawyer admitted in New York and Paris and an alumni of Columbia Law School. She is fluent in French, Arabic, English and Spanish. Hind is involved in global investigations and international dispute resolution cases before different forums and has gained experience in leading international law firms in Casablanca, New York and Paris.
As an attorney from the MENA region, Hind is eager to contribute to initiatives and pro-bono projects centered on peacebuilding by the rule of law.
Dr. Lee Recht, Head of the Food Systems Committee
Israel
Israel
Lee Recht, Head of the Food Systems Committee, Ph.D Vice President of Sustainability, Aleph Farms Lee’s main passion and dedication lies between climate, sustainability and innovation with a personal devotion to promote resilience in the global food systems. Dr. Recht is Currently VP Sustainability at Aleph Farms, an Israeli-based food company and a global leader in developing cultivated beef steaks with 3D tissue engineering. Her recent positions include working with the Global 1000 companies, leading NGOs and high level government officials from around the world, building tailor made ways to help identify and implement innovative and sustainable solutions according to their strategies and efforts. Lee established and directed The Builders R&D Innovation and led the Israeli ETA hub (External Technology Acquisition) by The Coca-Cola Company, delivering a continuous stream of original and ground-breaking technologies that contributed to fulfilling short and long-term goals of Coca-Cola’s Global R&D. Dr. Recht played a role also as a Scientific Advisor for the Energy and Clean-tech Sector at the Office of the Chief Scientist, Ministry of Economy (today: Israel Innovation Authority, IIA), where she promoted the Clean-tech sector within the government by initiating and establishing IIA programs and advocated Israeli innovation as part of the solution towards the Paris Agreement to tackle climate change. Lee holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the Ben Gurion University, a B.Sc. in Food technology from the Hebrew University and an MBA specializing in Strategy and International Management.
Prof. Shlomo Hasson
Israel
Israel
Shlomo Hasson is professor emeritus at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he teaches and carries out his research. For 40 years he taught at the department of Geography, the Institute of Urban and Regional Studies, and the School of Public Policy. He holds the Leon Safdie Chair for urban and regional planning and serves as the head of the James Shasha Center for Strategic Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His main fields of interest are: geopolitics at the global and regional levels, urban and regional planning, innovation, science and technology, human capital and the role of higher education, democracy and governance and strategic thinking. He works as a consultant to several government offices and municipalities. He has published over 30 books and monographs and over 100 articles. His recent publications since 2016 are:
1. Israel Facing the Geopolitical Changes in the Middle East
2. Israel 2048: Spatial Development and Planning,
Strategic Plan 2050 – Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River
Zakaria ALbizane
Morocco
Morocco
Zakaria ALBIZANE is a passionate entrepreneur and expert in asset management, with a strong focus on renewables portfolios. With a background in civil engineering and a master’s degree in corporate finance, Zakaria brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and financial acumen to his work. With over 5 years of experience as an asset manager, Zakaria’s entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his first
company in 2014. The company aimed to provide performance-driven solutions for clients seeking to optimize their renewables assets. Building on this success, Zakaria went on to found a second company focused on developing cutting-edge technologies that further enhance the performance of renewables portfolios.
Today, Zakaria’s companies manage multiple portfolios for over 100 power plants across 6 countries, employing an integrated approach that combines advanced technology, efficient processes, and highly skilled resources. By delivering comprehensive solutions, they have achieved remarkable results in improving the performance of energy portfolios.
Riad Al Khouri
Jordan
Jordan
Riad al Khouri, a Jordanian based in Amman, is a graduate of l’Ecole internationale de Genève who also holds a BA from the American
University of Beirut, and an MLitt from the University of Oxford, (both in Economics). Working in Arabic, English, and French, he has advised the World Bank Group (WBG), the UK Department for International Development, and many others, on economic issues, among numerous other topics. As a regional consultant for decades, Riad, among other activities, has covered most
countries in West Asia & North Africa, including as WBG consultant in Afghanistan, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey the UAE, and Yemen. Among his most recent WBG assignments as team leader were in 2021 on Doing Business & Country Reforms in Afghanistan, as well as in 2022 evaluating Financial Inclusion in Egypt.
Galith Abbou Benichou
Morocco, Israel
Morocco, Israel
Born and raised in Casablanca, Galith is a singer who dedicates her voice to brotherhood, tolerance and coexistence.
After spending 12 years in Morocco, her family moved to Paris, where she came to embrace her mixed identity and became a proud advocate of multiculturalism.
She studied at the Sorbonne University and holds a master’s degree in Languages and International Business.
Galith speaks 6 languages and now lives between France, UK and Israel.
She began her artistic journey with her music album Mosaic, in wich influences range from oriental melodies to the sounds of Andalusia, singing in Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish and more.
Her belief in the power of music to bridge the gap between people of different origins brought her on stage in Paris and Tel-Aviv. Passionately mediterranean, she is a real Moroccan-jewish mother of 4 and married to a successful French-Israeli tech entrepreneur Jean-David Benichou.
Together, they co-founded abramundi.org, a non-profit organization that puts entrepreneurs at the heart of the reconciliation between peoples and countries related to the Abraham Agreements.
They are working on highlighting the positivity of the MENA region by producing inspiring content and much more.
Ghassan Ibrahim
Syria, UK
Syria, UK
Based in London since 2002, Ghassan Ibrahim has gained international recognition as a British-Syrian journalist and media personality.
He has worked as a consultant and adviser for several international projects, producing and participating in research, consultancy and advocacy, concerning political strategies, extremism, media and economics in the Middle East, with strong emphasis on issues related to Syria, Turkey and Iran.
His extensive understanding of and network access in the region are among the reasons why his comprehensive knowledge is a trusted source of information about Syria and the MENA region.
His work provides an in-depth understanding of specific political, social and economic issues, including scenario analysis. He has helped politicians and business leaders to understand the problems, risks, challenges, solutions and opportunities in the Middle East. As a result, his knowledge has empowered the leaders to act with confidence when making strategic decisions.
He is the founder and CEO of the Global Arab Network, a news and information online platform, providing analysis and research about the Arab world in English and Arabic.
Before establishing Global Arab Network in 2006, he has contributed and worked for several well-known media organizations.
He was a research manager and journalist at Al Arab Newspaper, the first Arabic media organization in London, established in 1977.
He was Managing Editor of Ahval media outlet based in London.
He holds a BSc degree in Economics and Politics from Damascus University, Postgraduate Diploma in Economic studies and Diploma in Media and Communication.
He regularly appears on some of the main international and Arabic TV channels, including the BBC, Sky News Arabia, RT, Al-Arabiya and France 24, discussing issues regarding the Middle East, with strong emphasis on Syria, Turkey and Iran.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, photography and observing the wild life and nature.
Salwa Dallalah
Sudan, USA
Sudan, USA
As a distinguished career diplomat and international civil servant with over 30 years of experience, Ambassador Salwa Dallalah brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge from her roles with the government of Sudan, the UNFCCC, and the IAEA. Educated in law and politics at Oxford Polytechnic and furthering her studies with a master’s in African and Asian studies from the University of Khartoum, Ms. Dallalah has been instrumental in numerous international negotiations and forums, representing her government with distinction. From 1997 to 2020, she served as the lead organizer for 18 COP events on behalf of the UNFCCC, including pivotal gatherings such as Kyoto conference and COP21 in Paris, where she played a crucial role in supporting efforts for addressing the urgent challenge of climate change. Additionally, her contributions to the IAEA’s general conferences and scientific forums have advanced the peaceful applications of atomic energy worldwide. Ms. Dallalah’s extensive experience has seen her collaborate closely with governments across Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Latin America as well as the Caribbean, fostering partnerships and promoting global cooperation. Currently, she channels her expertise into supporting projects in event management, coaching, human resources, and mentorship for young professionals from developing countries.
Dr. Haydar Badawi Sadig
Sudan, USA
Sudan, USA
Dr. Haydar Badawi Sadig. A former ambassador, he served as Director of the Media Department and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan.
Jamal Amiar
Morocco
Morocco
Born in 1960 in Morocco, Jamal Amiar pursued political science and international studies in Aix-en-Provence, Paris and New York.
His professional life has mainly been dedicated to teaching in the USA and in Morocco, and working for various media outlets in The USA and Morocco. Lots of his work and reports has been dedicated to political and development issues in the Maghreb, mostly Morocco and Algeria, and in the Middle East, mainly issues related to peace-building between Israelis and Palestinians, and Israelis and Arabs.
His book -Le Maroc, Israël et les Juifs marocains; culture, politique, diplomatie, business et religion- published in French in Paris in 2022 with a second edition in 2023, deals with the Moroccan Jewish heritage past and present, and Moroccan-Israeli relations since the Fifties, and their future in the new context of the Abraham Accords.