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Nedal Zahran is the Director of Business Development at Leaders International.  A development professional with over 15 years of experience in organisational development, project design, strategy, research and consultancy at key non-profits, UN agencies and international organisations. Subject matter expertise in areas of economic development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable tourism. He implemented local and regional consultancy assignments and led multi-million-dollar fundraising strategies. Nedal has a master’s degree from the University of Manchester in International Development: Poverty, Conflict and Reconstruction....

Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat is the current Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board; the leader in positioning and promoting Jordan as the destination of choice in international markets. Prior to his position at the Jordan Tourism Board, Dr. Arabiyat filled the position of Finance Department Director and Director of Administrative Affairs at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. Dr. Arabiyat worked in several ministerial positions including: the Financial Department at the Ministry of Planning, the Head of Auditing, Financial Manager at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Financial and Administrative Manager for the Tourism Development Project. Dr. Arabiyat holds a PHD in Finance from the Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, a Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Science from the...

Mr. Haj Hasan is an accomplished leader with a remarkable career dedicated to driving economic transformation and sustainable development in high-impact roles within the public and private sectors. As Deputy Chief Commissioner of ASEZA, he is entrusted with coordinating the implementation of SDGs within the context of economic governance. One of his key achievements is leading the development and execution of the Land Price Investment Scheme to optimize land utilization, attract investments, and promote economic diversification. He has also undertaken the responsibility of enhancing transportation solutions within ASEZA, providing advanced, efficient, and smart transportation options that elevate the quality of service for residents and businesses alike. In addition to his role as Deputy Chief Commissioner, he has also taken other pivotal...

Dr. Suleiman A.D. Farajat is the Chief Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) in Jordan, which is the governmental entity that overlooks the planning and development of the region around the World Heritage Site of Petra including but not limited to developing strategies for the region and enhancing its position as an international tourism destination. Dr. Farajat has a PhD in Heritage and Tourism Studies and a master degree in International Tourism from the UK, with long experience in academia and tourism industry in Jordan and Europe. Before embarking on his current position, he was the commissioner for the Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) where he closely worked with local, national and international organizations enhancing Petra's unique position...