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Speakers.com has the top Middle East speakers for your next event. As the Middle East becomes an economic powerhouse, more and more businesses are looking to expand into the Middle East. Here you will find keynote speakers, who all are able to talk about the Middle East and the challenges facing countries across the region. The Middle East is the global leader in pioneering eco-tourism. Middle East's economy is growing faster and faster, so it's the perfect time to choose one of our Middle East keynote speakers below to give you and your event attendees the insight they need.
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Ariel Cohen
Foreign, Economic and Security Policy Expert
Foreign, Economic and Security Policy Expert Keynote Speaker Ariel Cohen, L.L.B., Ph.D., is a recognized authority on emerging markets and natural resources political risk; energy policy; and geo-economics, as well as a leading expert on Russia/Eurasia, Eastern Europe and the …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Abderrahim Foukara
Head of Operations for Al-Jazeera's United States Branch
Head of Operations for Al-Jazeera’s United States Branch Abderrahim Foukara is Al Jazeera Satellite Channel’s Washington DC Bureau Chief and host of Min Washington (From Washington), one of the Arab world’s most successful and influential shows. Min Washington offers Arab …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Lt. Colonel Rick Francona
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author With combat operations, covert action, clandestine intelligence missions, diplomatic assignments, Rick Francona brings over twenty-five years of political-military experience in the Middle East to his analysis of the challenges for …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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California, United States
Brigadier General Nick Halley
Decorated General, War Hero and Recognized Expert on Leadership, Terrorism, Change Management and Integrity
Decorated General, War Hero and Recognized Expert on Leadership, Terrorism, Change Management and Integrity Brigadier General Nick Halley, U.S. Army Retired, is an internationally recognized expert on leadership, world affairs, and terrorism. He has appeared many times on WGN TV …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Illinois, United States
George Mitchell
U.S. Senator, Global Diplomat, and Peace Negotiator
U.S. Senator, Global Diplomat, and Peace Negotiator George J. Mitchell served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from January 2009 to May 2011. Prior to that he had a distinguished career in public service. He was appointed to …
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States
Gus Pagonis
Retired Three-Star General and Bestselling Author of Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics From the Gulf War
Retired Three-Star General and Bestselling Author of Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics From the Gulf War When it comes to expertise in logistics and overall leadership in management of very complex projects and organizations, few people are better …
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Pennsylvania, United States
John Rutledge
Economist, Reagan Economic Plan Architect, Bush Administration Advisor, Author, and Economics Contributor to CNBC
Economist, Reagan Economic Plan Architect, Bush Administration Advisor, Author, and Economics Contributor to CNBC Dr. John Rutledge was one of the principal architects of the Reagan economic plan in 1980-81 and adviser the Bush White House on tax policy and …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Jehan Sadat
Widow of Anwar Sadat
"…I never again want to see the face of a starving child or hear the weeping of a mother who has lost her son to war. Peace, this is what my husband gave his life for, and I want the …
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Virginia, United States
Gilad Sharon
Youngest Son of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
Youngest Son of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Gilad Sharon is the youngest son of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and was a trusted advisor before and during his term in office. Sharon holds a master’s degree in …
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Unknown, Israel
Jessica Stern
Internationally Recognized Expert on Terrorism & Trauma
Internationally Recognized Expert on Terrorism & Trauma One of the world’s foremost experts on terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica Stern is a Member of the Hoover Task Force on National Security and Law at Stanford University. From 1994-95, she …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Massachusetts, United States
Rend Shakir Sumaidaie
Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert
Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert Rend Shakir Sumaidaie is CEO and co-founder of Cambridge Matrix, an exciting mesh company focussed on communications networks for security, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Repeatedly making it onto Red Herring’s list as one …
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Unknown, United Kingdom
James Woolsey
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative R. James Woolsey is a Venture Partner with VantagePoint Venture Partners and is the Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; …
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Vice Chairman, IHS, and Renowned Global Energy Expert
Global Authority on Energy, Geopolitics and the Global Economy; Pulitzer Prize-winning, Bestselling Author; Vice Chairman, IHS Markit; Chairman, CERAWeek; Director, Council on Foreign Relations; Trustee, Brookings Institution Daniel Yergin is a highly respected authority on energy, international politics, and economics. …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Maysoon Zayid
Comedian, Actress & Activist
Comedian, Actress & Activist Maysoon Zayid is an actress, professional standup comedian and writer. Arab American Comedy She received a BA in Acting from Arizona State University and is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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New York, United States