Influential voices from the Arab world, including Jonathan Elkhoury, Dalia Ziada, and Fatema Al Harbi,
who will share their perspectives on the dynamic changes in the Middle East following the events of October 7.
As advocates for Arab human rights and champions of peace, they will provide valuable insights into the region’s political,
social, and cultural dynamics. They will also discuss the importance of building bridges, fostering coexistence, and the role
of education and critical thinking in addressing misinformation and false narratives.
About Sharaka – Sharaka (’Partnership’ in Arabic) is working to shape a new Middle East, built on dialogue, understanding, cooperation and friendship.
Following the historic signing of the Abraham Accords in
September of 2020, youth leaders from Israel and the
Gulf came together to meet and explore each other’s
countries and cultures. Sharaka was born out of this
mutual exchange of visits. The goal was as simple as it was ambitious: to translate
the governmental agreements to the popular level.
Sharaka is unique in that it includes Israelis and Arabs,
Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze from around the
Middle East, working together in partnership.
About the speakers:
Dalia Ziada – Egyptian human rights activist Dalia Ziada – an award-winning writer and political analyst specializing in governance, geopolitics and defense policy in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. Ziada co-founded the Cairo-based Liberal Democracy Institute and also serves as the executive director of the Center for Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean Studies.
Jonathan Elkhoury – Jonathan Nizar Elkhoury is an Israeli-Lebanese Christian, LGBTQ+ activist, public diplomacy adviser,
commentator, and advocate for Israel. He founded and coordinated the Minorities Project, which features Israeli
minorities presenting their perspectives about life in the democratic Jewish state and their contributions to its current success.
Fatema Al Harbi –
Fatema AlHarbi is Sharaka’s Gulf Affairs director and heads Sharaka Bahrain. She is an author of five works of fiction
advocating women’s issues in the Arab world, is a committed peace advocate and was formerly a Bahraini and GCC athletics champion. She is proudly the first Bahraini youth to visit Israel, with Sharaka’s first delegation. AlHarbi is working toward a Ph.D. in business management and leadership.
Security Guidelines:
- A valid photo ID must be presented for entry into the facility.
- Only small bags are permitted
- Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
- Tickets will not be sold at the venue.
- The panel will be moderated by Sandra Fathi – IAC council member
