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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of the Republic of Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ali ERBAŞ
President of Religious Affairs Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TDV
Prof. Dr. Ali ERBAŞ
President of Religious Affairs Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TDV
PhD in the History of Religions from Marmara University.
President of the Board of Trustees of the Turkish Religious Foundation.
Wrote research in the field of religious sciences and the history of religions at the Sorbonne University Library.
Held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Sakarya University and President of Yalova University for five years.
Authored 12 books and a large number of articles, summaries, and lectures.
Okay MEMİŞ
Head of AFAD
Okay MEMİŞ
Head of AFAD
Bachelor’s degree in political science from Istanbul University.
President of the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Held the position of Governor of the Aksaray (Sarıyahşi), Bingöl (Genç), and Çankırı (Orta) regions, as well as Governor of the provinces of Gümüşhane and Erzurum.
Worked as a legal advisor at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
He held the position of Chief Advisor at the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology.
Imam Qassim Rashid Ahmad
Founder and Executive Chairman of Al-Khair Foundation
Imam Qassim Rashid Ahmad
Founder and Executive Chairman of Al-Khair Foundation
Bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies.
Founder of Al-Khayr Foundation.
CEO of Iqraa TV Channel in the United Kingdom.
Supervised numerous charitable aid and development programs to this day.
Worked as a community/religious advisor and Imam at Croydon Mosque and the Islamic Centre in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Hussein Al-Shebli
Secretary-General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO)
Dr. Hussein Al-Shebli
Secretary-General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO)
Hussein Shibli, the esteemed Secretary-General of the Hashemite Charity Organization, is widely celebrated for his extraordinary dedication to humanitarian causes. Under his leadership, the organization has achieved remarkable milestones in providing aid to vulnerable communities across the region. Shibli's strategic vision and compassionate approach have elevated the organization's capacity to respond effectively to crises, delivering essential resources like food, medical supplies, and shelter to those most in need. His efforts have not only strengthened partnerships with international aid agencies but have also expanded the organization's reach, ensuring that relief reaches those who need it most. His inspiring commitment to alleviating human suffering and fostering a spirit of hope and resilience in affected communities reflects a legacy of compassion and unwavering service.
Enes Yelman
International Office Director at Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul
Enes Yelman
International Office Director at Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul
Head of the Department of International Relations at Ibn Khaldun University in Istanbul.
Political Analyst and Researcher in political affairs and international relations.
Youth Activist.
Dr. Fadil Naim
Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery Al-Ahli Arab Hospital (Baptist Hospital)
Dr. Fadil Naim
Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery Al-Ahli Arab Hospital (Baptist Hospital)
Consultant in Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery.
Acting Director of "The Maamadani Hospital."
Assistant Professor at the Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Medicine.
Former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Islamic University of Gaza.
Former Head of the Palestinian Doctors' Syndicate in the Gaza Strip.
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Dr. Yahya Al-Sarraj
Mayor of Gaza Municipality
Dr. Yahya Al-Sarraj
Mayor of Gaza Municipality
Yahya Al-Sarraj assumed the office of Mayor of Gaza in 2019. At the handover ceremony, he listed internal affairs, service development, activating cultural centres, and focusing on development and investment as the four priorities of the city council under his leadership.
Later in 2019 he announced that he was working on a campaign to get Gaza residents to sort their garbage, and was hoping that a private company could be found to recycle it.
Iman Alobaidi
Founder and Executive Manager of SDG Ambassadors
Dr. Ismail Abadan Mehr
Chairman of Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Ismail Abadan Mehr
Chairman of Department of Anesthesiology
Board-certified in Anesthesia from St. James Mercy Hospital.
Head of the Anesthesia Department at St. James Mercy Hospital.
President of IMANA Medical Relief.
Former President of the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA).
Recipient of the URMC Award.
Participated in over 35 medical missions around the world.
Dr. Kamalain Shaath
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)
Dr. Kamalain Shaath
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG)
PhD in Construction Management from the University of Leeds, UK.
Academic and University Lecturer.
President of the Islamic University of Gaza (2005–2015).
Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic University of Gaza.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Amal Foundation for Education – Istanbul.
Yasser Khan
Teacher, Humanitarian & Adventurer
Yasser Khan
Teacher, Humanitarian & Adventurer
Eyelid and Face Plastic Surgeon, Teacher, Humanitarian and Adventurer. Returned from two surgical missions in Palestine
Dr. Buğra Sarı
Assoc. Prof. Dr. at Mersin University
Mohamed Ali
Director of International Relations at IAC
Dato Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari
Chairman of Al Hidayah Group of Companies
Dato Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari
Chairman of Al Hidayah Group of Companies
Secretary-General of the Organization of Eight Developing Countries for Economic Cooperation.
Worked as the highest Malaysian envoy in Qatar, Brunei, and Egypt.
Former Acting Ambassador of Malaysia in Zagreb, Croatia, and Amman, Jordan.
Developed the professional competency program for Malaysian diplomats while working at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations.
Recipient of two honorary titles: Ahli Mahkota Kedah and Dato’ Setia DiRaja Kedah.
Dr. Belal Azzam
Pediatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Dr. Fatima Miriş Yilmaz
President of the Turkish Red Crescent
Dr. Fatima Miriş Yilmaz
President of the Turkish Red Crescent
She was elected as the President of the Red Crescent following the extraordinary general assembly meeting of the Turkish Red Crescent on July 9, 2023. Yılmaz is the first female president to be appointed as the general president in the 155-year history of the Red Crescent.
Dr. AbdulMajed Al Aloul
Director of Gaza Destek Foundation (GDD)
Fernanda Carolina Gomes
Project Manager at the Institute for Educational Equity
Mamoun Bseiso
Advisor to United Nations on Gaza Reconstruction
Ibrahim Badr
Deputy Director General for Corporate Communications at International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO)
Ibrahim Badr
Deputy Director General for Corporate Communications at International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO)
Dr. Houssam Abo Safiyeh
Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital
Dr. Abdulfatah Mohammed
Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies
Shihab Al-Deen Abu Ma’amar
The Sole Survivor of His Family in Gaza
Dr. Abdullatif AlHaj
Assistant Undersecretary of the Palestinian Ministry of Health - War Survivor
Mansour Shouman
Humaniti Director Gaza Citizen Journalist
Mansour Shouman
Humaniti Director Gaza Citizen Journalist
Master’s in business administration and Bachelor's in Engineering from Canada.
Palestinian Canadian Journalist.
Active in documenting the humanitarian crisis during the Gaza conflict.
Works with several media channels in covering news of the Gaza war in English.
Has worked for over 18 years in consulting for the public and private sectors with the Big 4 companies worldwide.
Muhammad Khalid Sayed
Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, South Africa
Muhammad Khalid Sayed
Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, South Africa
Master’s in social sciences from the University of Cape Town.
Spokesperson for the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape Province.
New Fourth Deputy of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, South Africa.
International Activist.
Former Regional Chairperson of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL).
Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri Kamaruzaman
Founder and CEO of Persatuan Cinta Gaza Malaysia
Azzam Shawwa
Former Governor and Chairman of the Board of the Palestine Monetary Authority
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