Hisham’s career spans the UK government, NATO, and academia. Currently Second Secretary Political and Head of Communications at the British Embassy Riyadh, he leverages his expertise in Middle Eastern dynamics, international relations, and security policy. Previously, he led efforts on election security in the UK Cabinet Office and advanced military partnerships at NATO. He holds a PhD in International Politics from the University of London, where he taught for over a decade.
Dr. Manar Samman, Consultant Clinical Genomics Scientist and Chair of Clinical Pathology at King Fahad Medical City, leads the Clinical Genetics Program at the Ministry of Health. With a PhD in Cancer Genomics (University of Leeds, UK), she is a certified CAP inspector and award-winning expert in genomics. Dr. Samman supervises graduate students, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor, and is a renowned speaker on clinical genomics and laboratory innovations.
Mashni Al-Saeed, a specialist in sleep medicine and respiratory care with over 25 years of experience, serves at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and chairs the Saudi Respiratory Care Association. He has chaired multiple conferences, contributed to publications, and conducted research on noninvasive ventilation. Through education, public speaking, and social media, including a YouTube channel and Twitter (@mashsleep), he raises awareness about sleep health and respiratory care.