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The Middle East: The Path Forward: Perspectives on Political and Economic Trends
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Time: 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM

Location: Center for Government and International Studies, Harvard University, South Building, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA

Pre-register online now:  http://www.harvardarabalumni.org

***Registration is FREE for all students and faculty!***

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Dr. Mohamed El Erian : President and CEO of Harvard Management Company, responsible for the management of the University's endowment and related accounts
  • H.E. Aziz Mekouar : Moroccan Ambassador to the United States
  • Dr. Jean Francois Seznec : Professor at Georgetown with a focus on political economy in the Persian Gulf
  • Edward Wong : New York Times correspondent in Iraq
  • Mariam Al-Foudery: Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for Agility (formerly PWC Logistics)
  • Dr. Toby Jones: Assistant Professor, Department of History, Swarthmore College
  • Dr. Mohsen Milani: Professor of Politics and Chair of the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida
  • Saeed Al Muntafiq: Chief Executive Officer, Tatweer and Chairman, Young Arab Leaders
  • Samir Hanna: Chief Executive Officer, Bank Audi-Audi Saradar Group
  • Dr. Azza Karim: Senior Policy Research Adviser, United Nations Development Programme -Regional Bureau for Arab States
  • Dr. Mona Mourshed: Partner, McKinsey & Company's Middle East Office
  • Ronald B. Bruder: Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Education for Employment Foundation

Sponsored by The Harvard Arab Alumni Association 

For questions regarding the program, please contact info@harvardarabalumni.org