Mehdi El Amiri
Morocco
Morocco
PhD student driven by the hope of achieving coexistence among different ethnic groups
Background: My educational background is quite diverse, as I have gone through different specialities, including science, economics, literature and currently working on a PhD regarding different theories of representation of ethnicities
Professional experience: Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, I am currently the manager of the family business, as well as an English teacher.
My certifications include a TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) which is crucial in order to incorporate different techniques during the classes taught, which in turn will help students assimilate the language in a smoother way.
Personal interests: I would like to conduct business in different parts of the world, as well as offer my teaching services, both of of these fields are crucial for bringing people together in order to achieve peace worldwide. By creating jobs and easing relationships through a common language.
My hobbies include playing chess and learning about watches, which are also two of my passionsPositive Impacts: Through teaching English, I have been able to transmit not only the language, but also ideas that helped my students see different perspectives of life, which has brought more students to my classes in order to benefit from engaging conversations.
Current involvements: Lately I have been solely focused on pursuing my studies by committing to my PhD, as well as growing the family business, I still teach whenever I can in order to make an impact among my students.
Closing statement: After recent turmoils that have been spread through different incidents as well as misunderstandings, I believe it is time for everyone to cone together in order to reestablish the well deserved peace that many people from different parts of the world are longing for. Education and business are certainly two of the fields through which it is possible to achieve this hope.
Jalal Charaf
Morocco
Morocco
Mr. Jalal CHARAF is Senior Advisor North Africa at IFC (International Finance Corporation / World Bank Group) since March 2023. In October 2021, he joined the OCP Group as Head of Farmer Solutions within the SBU Fertilizers & Farmer Solutions before being Sponsor of the corporate function “Talent & Organizational Development” of the Group. From 2019 to 2021, he was Managing Director of CGEM (The Employers’ Organization of Morocco) and Chairman of the Management Board of the Observatoire des Branches (OdB), whose mission was to ensure that the right skills were properly forecasted for all professional branches. Before CGEM and OdB, Jalal began his professional career in 1999 and worked in the fields of the concrete industry (PREFAB Industries), international technical assistance (IFC / World Bank), teaching and training (Al Akhawayn University and OFPPT), and agriculture (Les Domaines Agricoles and Atlassence). Jalal holds an engineering degree from Ecole Centrale Paris, a Master of Engineering from Cornell University, a PLD from Harvard Business School and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Alexander Eliezer
Israel, UK
Israel, UK
Alexander Eliezer is a British-Israeli businessman with experience in natural resources
such as oil and gold in Central Asia and Africa, as well as the Israeli high tech sector,
where he is currently an investor and board member of a cyber security company. He
is based in Europe and Israel and speaks reasonable Arabic and Hebrew.
Prof. Salah Arafa
Egypt
Egypt
Professor Salah Arafa is a tenured faculty member at the Physics Department, School of Sciences and Engineering of the American University in Cairo (AUC). He joined AUC in 1968. Before joining the University, he worked as a physics researcher at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority from 1962 till 1968.
Arafa holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry (1962), M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics (1966), and a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics (1969); all from Cairo University.
In 1967-68, he was a research fellow of the International Seminar in Physics, Uppsala University, and later in 1971-1972 was a visiting Scientist at the Physics Department of Uppsala University, Sweden.
He joined the American University in 1968 and was the Chair of the Science Department twice and served as senator at large in the University Senate.
Professor Arafa is well known as one of the leading Social Entrepreneurs in Egypt and the Arab World. He was selected a Senior Ashoka Fellow in 2004 and was awarded as the Man of the Year for Environment and Development in 2009. Since 1974, Arafa is involved in many Civil Society activities and is today the chairman and founder for few of the leading NGOs in Egypt. He has also served as consultant to many international organizations: US-AID, UNICEF, GTZ, EU, and UNDP. He is a member of the National Committee on Climate Change and also a member of the Research Council on Environment and Development at the Egyptian Academy for Scientific Research and Technology.
Professor Arafa’s work in the fields of Experimental Physics, Advanced Materials, Renewable Energies, Climate Change Impacts, Sustainable Community Development, Child Protection and Eco-communities is nationally and internationally recognized.
Shirahan Alwakily
Israel
Israel
Shirahan Alwakily is a BA student at Reichman University, focusing on government diplomacy and strategy. Shirahan is a youth advisor for the NGOCSD-NY and have been actively engaged as a public speaker in various communities worldwide. Shirahan has also been involved in several projects as a U.S Embassy alumni, including Access, Career Planning Course, Empathy Storytelling, In Blink of an Eye, Bridge of Peace, Asfar NGO in the UK, and JPB program at Houston&Texas. In January 2023, She introduced the Moot Court project on human rights at the United Nations in New York. Shirahan Alwakily is also a group guidance facilitator, mindfulness deepening guide, animal welfare activist, and MUN conferences activist. Additionally, Shirahan serve as a mentor for the Jewish Agency’s youth.
Azad Ali
Kurdistan (Iraq), Syria
Kurdistan (Iraq), Syria
Azad Ali is a dedicated activist and scholar who has embarked on a journey of education, advocacy, and integration. Born in Aldeba, he pursued his primary and secondary education in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. Afterward, he ventured to Lebanon, where he engaged in preparatory studies for higher education in Germany.
Azad’s commitment to social justice led him to work with the United Nations in Kurdistan, broadening his perspective on global issues. Upon arriving in Germany in 2015, he embarked on an integration course and achieved proficiency in the German language.
Azad’s passion for politics and human rights has driven him to take on leadership roles, such as serving as the President of the Kurdish-European Network Association. He has also undertaken further language courses, attaining fluency in German at the B2 and C1 levels.
Throughout his journey, Azad Ali has exemplified resilience, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact. His diverse experiences and unwavering determination continue to shape his path as he pursues his academic and activist endeavors.
Sylvia Parienté
Morocco, Israel
Morocco, Israel
Sylvia Parienté is a Moroccan-Israeli – French professional with over 25 years of experience in international expansion management in Africa. With a strong background in various sectors, including infrastructure projects, agriculture, sanitation, waste management, and water treatment, Sylvia has developed extensive field experience and a robust network of qualified contacts.
The last 10 years, Sylvia’s passion lies in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices. She has been actively involved in the decarbonization movement and the Net Zero Emission project, focusing on energy transition and innovative solutions. Her visionary leadership has led to the creation of the African Blue Project (ABC), which aims to quantify and certify carbon sequestration in nature across multiple African countries.
As the CEO of Exochems Environment Africa, Sylvia has played a pivotal role in establishing the company as an innovative start-up capable of tackling Morocco’s environmental issues. Under her guidance, Exochems has transitioned into an SME with a strong identity and expanded its operations to sub-Saharan countries.
Sylvia’s expertise extends to waste treatment and recovery strategies based on circular economy principles. She advises companies and local authorities on implementing sustainable waste management systems, emphasizing the creation of exemplary units that benefit both the environment and society. By developing projects that transform waste into valuable secondary raw materials, compost, agricultural soil improvers, and solid or liquid fuels, Sylvia aims to promote a circular approach to the economy.
With her international sales experience at L’EXPRESS International Magazine, Sylvia has developed a vast network of local and international administrations. She leverages this network to foster partnerships and collaborations that drive environmental sustainability.
Sylvia Parienté achievements and commitment to sustainability make her a respected leader in the field. Her passion, expertise, and dedication continue to contribute to the advancement of environmentally conscious practices in both the public and private sectors
Ethy Levy
Israel
Israel
Professional Background: Based in Israel and strongly connected in the vibrant Israeli eco-system accross (a) government: ex Advisor to the President of the State of Israel, Innovation Authority, (b)the private sector: VC’s, incubators and accelarators as well as (c) academia and TTOs. I work across multiple technology sectors and provide tech and innovation adoption advisory to Multi Nationals Corporations as well as to academia and government. Some of my clients include: Israel’s President’s Office (Served as Senior Economic Advisor), Government of Australia, Telstra (leading Australian Telco), AGL (leading Australian Energy Provider), Swinburne University (Advisor to Vice Chancellor for R&D), BHP, Inter American Development Bank (provided research on best practices in commercialisation of Agricultural research), Kubota Corporation and more. I am active in different geographies: Australia & NZ – Co Founder of the Bridge Hub (Innovation Hub for Agrifood technologies), Canada (Mentor and Speaker at the annual Inventure$ conference), Latin America, Europe (Representing Kubota Europe ventures in Israel), US (Global Ambassador to Springboard accelerator, Global Advisory Board of Western Growers Association). I have a wide experience in creating the right settings to promote innovation and providing innovators the necessary tools and skills to bring their ideas to live and to commercialise them globally. I am assisting a large number of startups in a broad range of areas but with a strong focus on Agriculture, Food and Climate technologies. I have an extended global network with senior executives in global companies across a wide array of sectors. I work closely with leading VCs, incubators, the Innovation Authority and other players in the eco system. I am passionate about technology and its impact on society and the environment. ETHY LEVY Passionate Founder IMPACT INNOVATION ISRAEL & Managing Partner KINNERET IMPACT VENTURES Mobile: +972(0)543601050 Email: [email protected] I am a mentor in several programs such as Microsoft for startups, Springboard Accelerator for female entrepreneurs, EIT of the European Union, Planetech, Inventure$ (Canada).
Omar Al Busaidy
UAE
UAE
Omar Al Busaidy is a Fulbright Scholar, Author and Public Affairs expert. With a master’s degree in International Affairs & Intelligence at Florida State University, Omar is also a Non-Resident fellow at Trends Research & Advisory a geo-political think tank based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. His multiple roles have allowed him to achieve several accomplishments, from publishing his self-help book ‘Just Read It’ and his upcoming book on futurism titled “Why Jobs are Robots and Life is for People’, to investing in start ups in the tech sector. A former Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum and an alumni of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) , Omar has been invited to mentor students on entrepreneurship, communication and leadership at several universities and conferences across the UAE and around the world. Since the Abraham Accords, Omar has been a powerful voice advocating for greater participation of countries to join the accords and has discussed the economic potential for the prosperity of the region on many occasions. He was invited to speak to Jewish federations and organizations as well as at the Commonwealth Club, University of Notre Dame and more.
Elyazia Al Hosani
UAE
UAE
Elyazia Jasim AlHosani is a fresh graduate from Zayed University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Social Studies, specialized in International Affairs. She interned at the Ministry of Defense where she gathered invaluable experience and understanding of international and national security.
Elyazia’s areas of interest include social studies and social media. She is associated with the Department of Strategic Communications and is also pursuing a research diploma at TRENDS Research & Advisory.