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Dr. Ahmad Qarout
Educational, Linguistic, and Training Sector
- Professor and Academic Coordinator for the Flagship Arabic Program at Brigham Young University (BYU), USA.
- Director of the Language Program at the Arabic Language Student Residence – Brigham Young University (BYU), USA.
- Director of the STARTALK Intensive Summer Arabic Program at BYU, USA.
- Member of Qatar Foundation – QatarDebate Center, Head of the Qatar Debate Club and Team – BYU.
- Leader of award-winning teams for Best Non-Native Arabic Debaters, competing among 107 universities worldwide in Qatar and the United States…
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Dr. Dima Barakat
Educational, Linguistic, Training, and Entrepreneurial Sector
- Regional Director for the American Board Office in Syria.
- Resident Director, Academic Coordinator, and Practical Training Coordinator for the American Flagship Graduate Program in Arabic Language Learning at Damascus University, Syria.
- Official Examiner for Language Proficiency Assessment with the Language Testing International (LTI) in the USA.
- Certified Teacher Trainer by the Council for Arabic Language Teaching as a Foreign Language (CAFL) in the USA, Virginia.
- Curriculum Developer for Arabic as a Second Language programs at the University of Maryland, Yale University, University of Texas, Al-Maktoum College (UK), Zayed House for Islamic Culture, and the Ministry of Culture in the UAE…
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Dr. Firas Issa
Dr. Firas Issa is an expert and academic professional in Computer Engineering, Networking, and Information Technology, with over 20 years of professional and academic experience in managing IT infrastructures, information security, and electronic payment systems.
He has held several leadership positions at the Central Bank of Syria, including Director of the Information Technology Directorate and Director of the Payment Systems Directorate. He contributed to the development of national information security and electronic payment policies.
Dr. Issa possesses a strong scientific background that bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application. He has taught advanced academic courses at both public and private universities and published numerous research papers in local and international journals. He is recognized for his organized managerial style and his ability to develop and implement technical strategies that meet the highest standards of quality and information security. -
Dr. Hani Haddad
Administrative Sector
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the European University, Switzerland.
- Professional Diploma in Public Relations from the London College of Public Relations.
- Assistant Professor at the Syrian Virtual University (SVU).
- Assistant Professor at the University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
- Faculty Member and Full-Time Lecturer at the Lebanese International University (LIU) – College of Business Administration…
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Dr. Khaled Omar
Dr. Khaled is a researcher and academic professor specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and the semantic web. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Information Technology Engineering, University of Damascus.
With over two decades of academic and research experience in higher education, academic supervision, scientific research, and the development of intelligent technological solutions, Dr. Khaled seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application in his academic and professional work.
He leads and supervises national projects and advanced scientific research in the field of artificial intelligence and its diverse applications, particularly in education, healthcare, and cybersecurity, reflecting his pivotal role in advancing innovation and technological development at both the academic and national levels.
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Dr. Talal Al-Ajlani
Dr. Talal Al-Ajlani is an accomplished pharmaceutical professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in industrial pharmacy, pharmaceutical management, and academic instruction.
He has played a leading role in the Syrian pharmaceutical industry, particularly as Technical Manager and Consultant at SYPHCO Factory, contributing to the development and application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality management systems in pharmaceutical production.
In addition to his technical and managerial achievements, Dr. Al-Ajlani has served as a university lecturer and laboratory supervisor in several Syrian universities, combining academic knowledge with practical expertise.
He also serves as CEO and Partner of Ajlani Company for Trading and Manufacturing, specializing in antiseptics and disinfectants. His volunteer work and leadership roles in the Syrian Syndicate of Pharmacists reflect his commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession and community service.