Board of Directors – Midmak Academy

Mr. Mohammad Barakat

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Board Member – Executive Director

An administrative expert holding an honorary doctorate in Law and International Relations, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Midmak International Academy, Public Relations Director at Al-Mouayyed Economic Group, and at Kafel Foundation for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers. He has also distinguished himself through his organizational expertise as a former Administrative Director at the General Sports Federation.

This combination positions him as a dynamic leader who integrates strategic vision with hands-on experience in managing large-scale institutions.

Mr. Robert Tawil

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Deputy Chairman of the Board – General Manager of Midmak International Academy – Australia

An entrepreneur and economic consultant with an academic background from the University of Melbourne and RMIT Institute, specializing in human behavior and business management.

He serves as President of the Syrian Arab Association in Victoria and leads NuConcept Solutions Group in Australia. He brings extensive experience as a certified business consultant for both local and international economic entities, combining strategic vision with social responsibility to strengthen cultural and economic ties.

Professor Dr. Dima Barakat

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Chief Executive Officer – Chair of the Board of Directors

Dr. Dima Barakat is a prominent academic and administrative leader in the field of higher education. She possesses extensive experience in developing educational systems, quality assurance, and academic accreditation at both the local and international levels, in addition to her active role in building academic partnerships with distinguished educational institutions worldwide.

She has contributed to the development of modern academic curricula and the design of linguistic and social competency assessments, in collaboration with several leading international universities, including Yale University and the University of Maryland in the United States, the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Dar Zayed in the United Arab Emirates. This reflects her strong presence across diverse educational environments and advanced academic standards.

She has also managed several American educational programs, most notably the “Flagship” graduate program, contributing to its development and academic enhancement. In addition, she has held leadership positions in academic administration at the Syrian Private University and Al-Jazeera Private University in Syria, where she played a key role in developing academic policies and improving educational outcomes.

She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors at Midmak International Academy, where she leads the institution’s strategic vision and works on developing its educational programs in line with the highest international standards. She also heads the regional office of the American Board in Syria, reflecting her efforts to strengthen integration between local educational institutions and international systems and standards.