The Middle East has been a region of geopolitical and economic significance to America for centuries. Today, the competition for power in the area is stronger than ever, causing upheavals, revolutions and civil wars. The Middle East is a region of extremes, and within the midst of conflict there is the extraordinary economic success of the city of Dubai, who are on their way to becoming the business capital of the world.
Dubai and the UAE as a whole have also become attractive to the best global creative minds, making this a booming cultural region. Our speakers will explore the vast range of topics that dominate the modern discussion around the Middle East. They will tell the story of America’s ever-changing relationship with this vibrant and turbulent region. The backgrounds of our speakers range from inspirational political leaders to Muslim world experts and leading figures in global finance and economics, who can all share their expert insights into the region.
We have an array of keynote speakers on the Middle East for you to choose from, and are confident that you will find the perfect speaker match for your upcoming event. However, if you can’t see who you are looking for please contact our team.
Presenter BBC World News
First ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the United States Department of State
British Politician, Campaigner and Commentator
Britain's First Muslim Government Minister
President of the Republic of Turkey
Granddaughter of King Abdulaziz, founder of the Saudi state and youngest daughter of his son King Saud
CEO and President, International Rescue Committee
Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Tony Blair
President of the Republic of Turkey
Recent Deputy Supreme Allied Commander NATO Europe
Expert on global geo-political risk and geo-economics, particularly the Middle East and Asia
Transformation Business Leader
Granddaughter of King Abdulaziz, founder of the Saudi state and youngest daughter of his son King Saud
CEO and President, International Rescue Committee
First ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the United States Department of State
Political Poet and Writer
Former Vice President and Head of Policy, World Bank and former policy advisor to Nelson Mandela
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russia
Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Tony Blair
Renowned Development Economist, Director of Earth Institute Columbia University
Director of Economics Research, Gulf Research Centre
Founder and Managing Director, RAWAJ PR
Co-Founder of News Deeply and former Foreign Correspondent
Founder of Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace Prize winner
British Politician, Campaigner and Commentator
Former Europe Editor at the Economist
Leading Geo-strategic Expert and Best-selling Author
Middle East’s No 1 Commentator
Britain's First Muslim Government Minister
Recent Minister of Finance for Germany
Recent Head of the UK’s Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism
Managing Partner of Kestrel Global – United Arab Emirates