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Overview
In this session, we’ll explore the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the complex statehood and nationalism dynamics in the Middle East through the 20th century.
We’ll delve into the rise of ideologies like Pan-Islam, Pan-Arabism, and Particularistic Nationalism, and how these shaped regional identities and political trajectories.
SESSION 2 | EDUCATORS | AVI MELAMED
Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs. In his public service, Avi has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence, and Counter-Terrorist intelligence positions in Arab cities and communities throughout the region on behalf of Israeli Government agencies.
An Author, Intelligence Analyst, Educator, and Speaker, his expertise is Current Affairs in the Arab & Muslim World and their Impact on the Middle East and Israel’s Geopolitical Environment.
He is the Founder and Chief Education Officer of Inside The Middle East, a non-profit dedicated to providing an apolitical, non-partisan education about the Middle East.
Fluent in Arabic, English & Hebrew, Avi has a proven record of foreseeing the evolution of events in the Middle East & their impact on a local and regional level.
SESSION 2 | EDUCATORS | Abdulaziz AlKahmis
📅 Date of Birth: December 14, 1961
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences – Milton Keynes University, UK
Professional Media Experience
🔹 Al-Jazirah Newspaper (1982 – 1988)
- Worked as a journalist, responsible for news reporting and editorial content.
🔹 Al-Seyassah Newspaper, Kuwait (1987 – 1988)
- Political and economic editor, covering key regional issues.
🔹 Al-Riyadh Newspaper (1988 – 1989)
- Journalist and editor, responsible for investigative reports and editorial writing.
🔹 Al-Yamamah Magazine (1989 – 1992)
- Editor and head of the Economic Section and Weekly Issues page, providing in-depth analyses on economic and political topics.
🔹 Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper (1992 – 1995)
- Political and economic editor, producing exclusive reports and comprehensive analyses of regional and international affairs.
🔹 Al-Majalla Magazine – London
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief (1995 – 1998)
- Editor-in-Chief (1998 – 2000)
- Led the editorial team, supervised investigative journalism, and conducted interviews with prominent figures.
- 🔹 ANN TV Channel (2001 – 2004)
- Producer and presenter of political talk shows, including Hadith Al-Khaleej, focusing on Gulf affairs and socio-political issues.
- 🔹 Al-Muraqib Al-Arabi Magazine (2004 – 2008)
- Editor-in-Chief, overseeing editorial strategy and investigative journalism.
🔹 Middle East Online (2008 – 2014)
- Editorial director, specializing in political and media analysis of Middle Eastern affairs.
🔹 Al-Arab Newspaper, London (2011 – 2015)
- Editor-in-Chief, responsible for news coverage and in-depth political analysis.
🔹 Niran Sadiqa TV Program (2015 – Present)
- Producer and host of Niran Sadiqa, featuring interviews and discussions with key political and intellectual figures on Arab and international issues. Areas of Expertise
✅ Middle Eastern politics and Islamic movements.
✅ Political and economic analysis.
✅ Journalism and editorial leadership.
✅ TV program production and presentation.
✅ Strategic media planning and investigative reporting.
✅ Strong communication and relationship-building with political and media figures. Languages - Arabic (Native)
- English (Advanced) Interests
✍ Political journalism and analysis
🎙 Broadcast media and talk shows
📚 Researching Middle Eastern geopolitics and economic trend
