Global Policy Evening Talk

Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri is a distinguished diplomat currently serving as the Director of the Strategy and Future Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) since 15 December 2021. He was appointed Deputy Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) on 25 January 2022. Dr. Mohammed has been with MoFA since 2018, holding various significant positions including Deputy Director of the Policy Planning Department (2018- 2019) and Deputy Director of the Strategy and Future Department (2019-2021). Prior to his diplomatic career, Dr. Mohammed served as an officer in the Ministry of Interior from 2010, where he led projects related to strategy and government policies. Dr. Mohammed holds a PhD in Management and Strategic Foresight (2021, London), a Master of Philosophy in Strategy and Innovation (2019, London), a Master in Diplomacy and International Relations (2019, AGDA), a Master in Human Resource Management and Development (2012, Manchester), and a Bachelor in Software Engineering (2011, Manchester). He has also earned various certifications and has completed executive courses in leadership. Born in Al Ain, Dr. Mohammed is an avid reader, enjoys traveling and hiking, classical music, and has a keen interest in collectibles and art.

Ronnie C. Chan is the Honorary Chair of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, both publicly listed in Hong Kong. Hang Lung expanded into mainland China in 1992, developing, owning and managing world-class commercial complexes in key tier one and tier two cities. In 1986, Mr. Chan co-founded Morningside, a diversified investment group engaged in private equity and venture capital investments in North America, Asia, and Europe. He founded and chairs the China Heritage Fund, and is a cofounding Director of The Forbidden City Cultural Heritage Conservation Foundation in Beijing. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Chair Emeritus of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society. He serves or has served on the governing or advisory bodies of several think tanks and universities, including: Peterson Institute for International Economics, World Economic Forum, East-West Center, Pacific Council on International Policy, Eisenhower Fellowships, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, University of Southern California, Indian School of Business, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Yale University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University.