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L'Orient-Le Jour
02-05-2025
- Business
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Takreem America and TAKminds: Two events in Washington highlighting Lebanese talent
Two major events in Washington spotlighted Arab excellence in innovation, leadership and cultural impact. The day began at The Phillips Collection art museum with the TAKminds Forum organized by the TAKREEM AMERICA Foundation. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees engaged with global experts in politics, technology, culture, and business through dynamic panels, fireside chats, and one-on-one conversations. Topics ranged from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to climate change and leadership. The forum opened with remarks by Nadia Bilbassy-Charters, bureau chief at Al Arabiya News Channel. Featured speakers included Tiffany Saade (Stanford University), Prof. Doaa Taha (Harrisburg University), Samia Melhem (World Bank Group), Nehme Taouk (VALOORES), Deborah Sawaf (The Power of Words Foundation), Hazami Barmada (social innovator and human rights advocate), and Nadia Daar (Amnesty International USA), among other distinguished voices from the public and private sectors. That evening, the spotlight shifted to The Ritz-Carlton for the TAKREEM AMERICA Awards Night and Fundraising Gala, an exclusive ceremony honoring outstanding Arab individuals and institutions in entrepreneurship, science, sustainability, corporate leadership, culture, and lifetime achievement. The honorees, selected through a rigorous months-long nomination and jury process, were announced during the evening's program. Emceed by Mimi Geerges, host at C-SPAN's Washington Journal, the gala featured a fundraising segment to support TAKREEM AMERICA initiatives. It was made possible through the generous support of the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Triple V Management LLC, Fort Partners, Cedar's Food, and the embassies of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by a large crowd from across the United States, led by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. This year's honorees included: Scientific and Technological Achievement – Prof. Charbel Farhat, Vivian Church Hoff Professor of Aircraft Structures, Stanford University Sustainability and Environmental Leadership – Prof. Rabi Mohtar, adjunct professor and former dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut Cultural Excellence – Reem Acra, renowned international designer Corporate Leadership – Joseph Geagea, former Chevron executive Lifetime Achievement – Samia Farouki, founder and chairwoman, HII-Finance Corporation Lifetime Achievement – Dr. Richard Westmark, founder and executive chairman, Westmark Enterprise; Dr. Kaye Westmark, clinical assistant professor of radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center Lifetime Achievement – Michael Kardoush, engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist; Hoda Kardoush, community leader, philanthropist, and advocate for Arab culture and education
National News
15-04-2025
- Business
- National News
TAKREEM AMERICA and TAKminds hosted full day of events in Washington, D.C. on April 11: Forum at The Phillips Collection by day, Gala at The Ritz-Carlton by night
NNA - The U.S. capital played host to a day of thought leadership and celebration, as two major events spotlighted Arab excellence in innovation, leadership, and cultural impact. The day began at The Phillips Collection art museum with the TAKminds Forum organized by TAKREEM AMERICA Foundation. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees engaged with global experts in politics, technology, culture, and business through dynamic panels, fireside chats, and one-on-one conversations. Topics ranged from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to climate change and leadership. The forum opened with remarks by Nadia Bilbassy-Charters, Bureau Chief at Al Arabiya News Channel. Featured speakers included Tiffany Saade (Stanford University), Prof. Doaa Taha(Harrisburg University), Samia Melhem (World Bank Group),and Nehme Taouk (VALOORES), Deborah Sawaf (The Power ofWords Foundation), Hazami Barmada (Social Innovator and Human Rights Advocate), and Nadia Daar (Amnesty International USA) among other distinguished voices from the public and private sectors. That evening, the spotlight shifted to The Ritz-Carlton for the TAKREEM AMERICA Awards Night and Fundraising Gala, an exclusive ceremony honoring outstanding Arab individuals and institutions in entrepreneurship, science, sustainability, corporate leadership, culture, and lifetime achievement. The honorees, selected through a rigorous months-long nomination and jury process, were announced during the evening's program. Emceed by Mimi Geerges, host at C-SPAN Washington Journal, the gala featured a fundraising segment to support TAKREEM AMERICA initiatives and was made possible through the generous support of the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Triple V Management LLC, Fort Partners, Cedar's Food, as well as the Kuwait, UAE, and KSA Embassies. The event was attended by a large crowd from across the United States, led by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. This year's honorees included: • Scientific and Technological Achievement – Prof. Charbel Farhat, Vivian Church Hoff Professor of Aircraft Structures, Stanford University • Sustainability & Environmental Leadership – Prof. Rabi Mohtar, Adjunct Professor and former Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut • Cultural Excellence – Mrs. Reem Acra, Renowned International Designer • Corporate Leadership – Mr. Joseph Geagea, FormerChevron Executive • Lifetime Achievement – Mrs. Samia Farouki, Founder and Chairwoman, HII-Finance Corporation • Lifetime Achievement – Dr. Richard Westmark, Founder and Executive Chairman of Westmark Enterprise; Dr. Kaye Westmark, Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center • Lifetime Achievement – Mr. Michael Kardoush, Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist; Mrs. Hoda Kardoush, Community Leader, Philanthropist, and Advocate for Arab Culture and Education --------------
Al Arabiya
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Can the Jeddah talks pave the way for peace in Ukraine?
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we bring you reactions and expert insight on the talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the US, aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. We'll speak with representatives from all sides of the conflict to better understand what the US, Ukraine, and Russia expect from a potential agreement. Guests: Nadia Bilbassy-Charters - Washington Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya Colonel Brendan Kearney - Military affairs analyst and former Chief of Staff for US Marine Corps Forces in Europe Boris Volodarsky - Former Captain in Russia's Special Forces, the GRU Spetsnaz Kuno Fencker - Greenlandic MP
Al Arabiya
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Saudi Arabia hosts key US-Russia negotiations
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we bring you the latest on the high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia, where US and Russian officials are working to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. Guests: Nadia Bilbassy-Charters - Washington Bureau Chief for Al Arabiya Ivan Starodubtsev - Political scientist Ahmed Al-Ibrahim - Saudi Arabia specialist
