MA in International Studies, University of Reading, UK; Arabic Language Certificate, Kuwait University. 2005-07, Director, American Center, US Embassy, Prague, in charge of public information programmes. 2007, Public Diplomacy Specialist, US Embassy in Baghdad, responsible for relations with Iraqi media and for a number of education and cultural projects. 2007, joined the Middle East and North Africa team, World Economic Forum, as a Global Leadership Fellow; since 2011, Head of Middle East and North Africa; since 2013, Senior Director.
The integration of digital assets into economic structures could tackle the financing challenges faced by SMEs and provide a more standardized and accessible approach to funding.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of ensuring that Europe's societies and economies are inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
The Middle East is especially vulnerable to climate threats, and addressing climate change should be a top priority. Here's a strategy for the region.
Global companies have committed to help make Europe the greenest world economy, welcoming ambitious EU targets that help de-risk sustainable investments.
The impact of Covid-19 is particularly challenging for the Middle East and North Africa region. Public-private collaboration and stakeholder capitalism can build resilience.
These six transformations in technology, climate and economic and social systems could help Middle Eastern countries unite to create jobs and prosperity.
The Arab world is one of two opposing systems - one forward-looking, one traditional. How they interact is among the most important issues the region is facing today.
From the Algerian telecoms explosion to Emirati start-ups, Arab countries are closing the gap on bigger economies.
To avoid another conflict – or the rise of extremism even worse than Islamic State – Iraqi and Syrian governments must curb corruption and mend society.
From Syrian voice recognition software to mobile games being produced in Gaza, the Arab tech scene is thriving.
在2017年世界经济论坛年会上，中国国家主席习近平宣布中国将举办一带一路峰会，以期促进国际合作。大多数中东和北非国家将受邀出席。
Trade between China and the Middle East is soaring. Is this intensifying relationship a sign of things to come?
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