Independent expertise supporting the Forum’s long-term direction and regional relevance.
The Advisory Council brings together experienced figures whose knowledge and perspective can support MEF’s strategic direction, institutional credibility and long-term development.
A senior Iraqi business leader with extensive experience in chamber leadership, private-sector development and commercial cooperation. He has represented Iraqi business interests in national, Arab and international forums. His work focuses on strengthening the private sector, expanding commercial partnerships and supporting investment and sustainable economic growth.
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Iraqi businessman and investor, Chairman of Nakhla for Arts (NGO). His experience spans commerce, investment, arts and culture, and tourism development. He founded Nakhla Gallery for Fine Arts in Baghdad and is the investor and developer behind Nakhla Plaza, a mixed-use project combining hospitality, retail, culture, and leisure in Anbar.
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Iraqi economist and public policy expert with extensive experience in economic policy, public finance, investment, housing, and industrial development. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Baghdad and has held senior leadership and advisory roles across several Iraqi government institutions.
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Iraqi economist, Professor of International Finance, and Head of the Department of Digital Economy at Al-Iraqia University. His academic and advisory work covers international economic relations, financial inclusion, investment, and economic reform. He has contributed to government advisory teams and economic legislation.
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A Lebanese-American healthcare executive, with over twenty years of leadership experience in healthcare administration. He has held senior hospital management positions in Lebanon and served as an adviser to the Minister of Public Health, with expertise in hospital operations, strategic planning, quality, and accreditation.
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Iraqi architect and urban planning consultant, Co-Founder and CEO of Iwan Design & Engineering Consultancy. A graduate of the University of Baghdad’s Department of Architecture, his work spans architectural design, urban planning, local development, and advisory services, with particular interest in the relationship between cities, infrastructure, investment, and economic development.
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An engineer and healthcare entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Turquoise Medical, with operations across six countries, including Iraq. His experience spans medical technology, international business development, and government relations, with a focus on healthcare partnerships, regional expansion, and the adoption of medical technologies.
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