GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Hani Dweik is a Palestinian Jordanian with expertise in communication and advocacy within the humanitarian and development sector. He has lived and worked in various countries and regions across the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and Africa. Hani has authored numerous Op-Eds covering socio-political topics related to current and historical affairs in the MENA region, including issues pertaining to women, minorities, and democracy. He has collaborated with renowned organizations such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and most recently, the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dorian is a founder of the Umbono group of companies and holds the position of executive chairman. He is a Civil Engineer with a professional engineering certification (Pr.Eng) and boasts 30 years of experience in natural resources. His extensive background spans activities ranging from investment management, turnaround strategies, investment banking, capital raising, corporate restructurings, BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) transactions, mergers and acquisitions, to disposals for both major and junior mining companies.