As the Chief Executive Officer of the Gulf International Center, Mohamed Althawadi brings over fifteen years of legal and executive experience to Bahrain. His career reflects a sustained commitment to refining dispute resolution frameworks and supporting the professional growth of the Kingdom’s legal sector through leadership and institutional contribution.
When ProgressSoft was founded in 1989, Jordan’s banking system still relied on batch‑processed transactions. Michael Wakileh recognised that emerging demand for instant settlement required a new architectural approach, and he set out to build a home‑grown platform capable of real‑time payments, clearing and settlement across borders.
Walid AlSaleh integrates two decades of commercial expertise in global animal health with a dedicated focus on human-centric leadership development. As the founder of Business Retina, he bridges the gap between technical strategy and the character-driven judgment required for sustainable organisational growth across the Arab world.
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With over 14 years at Hassan Allam Holding, Amr Abdel Halim combines deep civil engineering expertise with specialised digital estimation skills. As a Senior Tendering Manager and qualified instructor, he focuses on the intersection of technical accuracy and professional mentorship within Egypt's demanding construction sector.
Imad Morrar brings over two decades of deep technical expertise to his role as Chief Executive Officer of Jerusalem Insurance in Amman. His leadership is characterised by a disciplined focus on underwriting integrity, reinsurance strategy and the professional development of insurance operations across Jordan’s competitive financial landscape.
Hanaa Al-Raqosh is a leader in the Saudi education sector, specialising in institutional development and strategic planning. Serving as a professional development expert, she integrates field experience to transition educational leaders from operational management to strategic, sustainable governance within the evolving educational landscape of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As the CEO of EFE-Maroc, Houda Barakate directs efforts to connect Moroccan youth with sustainable employment. Her background in complex financial management provides a steady foundation for scaling the organisation's impact, ensuring institutional resources are effectively aligned with the professional aspirations of a new generation entering the labour market.
Abdelmajid CHARRASS connects experience in financial services with teaching and research in marketing. An Associate Professor (HDR) at ENCG Béni Mellal, within Université Sultan Moulay Slimane, he explores digital communication, branding and consumer behaviour alongside his work as an international consultant, author and speaker.
Leonardus Vergűtz leads scientific strategy at OCP Nutricrops, guiding agronomy and climate‑responsive cropping systems from Morocco. With a background in Brazilian soil research, public‑private partnerships and global policy advisory, he bridges complex science and sustainable agriculture for a resilient food future.
Jalal Charaf bridges the gap between industrial operations, digital innovation and institutional strategy. With a background spanning manufacturing, public service and academia, he focuses on creating agile systems that empower people to achieve sustainable growth and meaningful social impact in a rapidly changing professional environment.
Dr Sifeddine Rafik is a food scientist and consultant working across agricultural value chains, food processing and scientific communication. His experience includes quinoa research, cooperative support, advisory work at UM6P’s Social Innovation Lab and the development of science-communication initiatives including the 3ADI Podcast.
Soraya Mahfoud’s career spans private banking, wealth management and commercial development in Morocco. Her professional background includes roles at Banque Centrale Populaire, BMCI Groupe BNP Paribas and Wafa Gestion, alongside postgraduate study in international economics at Université Hassan II.
The first time **Faris Derrij** stepped onto the Khouribga performance mines site, he was tasked with turning a lagging productivity chart into a safety‑driven success story. That hands‑on challenge set the tone for a career built on linking operational realities with strategic vision.
Komail Mustafa doesn’t simply manage a portfolio of buildings; he shapes the way a bank’s physical assets fuel its long‑term strategy. As **Head of Property and Administration at Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain**, he marries strategic vision with day‑to‑day operational control, ensuring that every development, renovation and facilities service aligns with governance, safety and regulatory standards.
Moncef Belkhayat is founder and chairman of H&S Invest Holding and chairman of Dislog Group. His career spans consumer goods, telecommunications, investment and public service, including Morocco’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, alongside professional-association and sports-foundation responsibilities.
