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London Speaker Bureau at the Middle East Event Exhibition Show 2017
Last week (On 17 & 18 May 2017) London Speaker Bureau participated at the…
Middle East Keynote Speakers
Covering a vast range of topics surrounding Middle Eastern affairs: from arts and culture to business and banking, these speakers offer in-depth expertise on topics such as conflict in the Middle East and Dubai’s success story.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Middle East
A starting shortlist for Middle East. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Sayeeda Warsi Britain’s First Muslim Government Minister | Co-Host of the podcast, “A Muslim and A Jew Go There” -
David Miliband CEO and President, International Rescue Committee -
Yalda Hakim Lead World News Presenter -
Nayla Al Khaja Storyteller, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, CEO of Nayla Al Khaja Films - One of the most Powerful Personalities in Arab Cinema -
Jack Straw Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Tony Blair -
Farah Pandith First ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the United States Department of State -
Abdullah Gul President of the Republic of Turkey -
Basmah Bint Saud Granddaughter of King Abdulaziz, founder of the Saudi state and youngest daughter of his son King Saud -
Afshin Molavi Expert on global geo-political risk and geo-economics, particularly the Middle East and Asia -
Thomas Hurd Recent Head of the UK’s Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism -
Richard Moore Senior Strategist at Sixth Street, Former Chief of Britain’s legendary MI6, the UK Secret Intelligence Service -
Parag Khanna Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo, Internationally Bestselling Author, and Global Strategy Advisor to Leading Corporations and Governments
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Speakers
All Middle East speakers
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Abdullah Gul
President of the Republic of Turkey
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Adrian Bradshaw
Recent Deputy Supreme Allied Commander NATO Europe
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Afshin Molavi
Expert on global geo-political risk and geo-economics, particularly the Middle East and Asia
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Amer Al Rawas
An Inspirational Leader and Keynote Speaker, a Sought-After Consultant and a Trusted Executive Coach
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Anne Applebaum
Expert on International Affairs and Foreign Policy, Staff Writer for The Atlantic Pulitzer Prize winning, NYT Best Selling Author Senior Fellow of the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University
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Basmah Bint Saud
Granddaughter of King Abdulaziz, founder of the Saudi state and youngest daughter of his son King Saud
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Bilahari Kausikan
Former Ambassador to the United Nations and to Russia, Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore from 2017 to 2024.
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Chris Hunter
Counter-Terrorism Expert
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Cyril Vanier
Former anchor for CNN International
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Daniel Silke
Political Economy Analyst, Keynote & Webinar Speaker, Strategic Foresight, Content Creator
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David Miliband
CEO and President, International Rescue Committee
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Farah Pandith
First ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the United States Department of State
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Fatima Bhutto
Political Poet and Writer
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Finley Grimble
Former International Relations & Defence Strategy Advisor to the UK Government, Founder of the Knightsbridge Strategic Group
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Gerard Araud
Former Ambassador of France to the United States, Israel, the UN and the United States
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Greg Fairlie
Newscaster & Media Communications Expert
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Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s First Minister 2023-2024
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Ian Goldin
Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University, Former Vice President and Head of Policy, World Bank and former policy advisor to Nelson Mandela
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Igor Ivanov
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russia
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Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
Former Secretary General of NATO and chairman of the North Atlantic Council and former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State
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Jack Straw
Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Tony Blair
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Jason Sosa
AI Futurist, Founder of Sosa Research, 4x Tech CEO, Bloomberg TechStars Alumnus
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Jay Tuck
Investigative Journalist, Best-selling Author and Well-known War Correspondent
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Jeffrey Sachs
World-renowned Economist, Bestselling author, Innovative Educator, and Global Leader in Sustainable Development
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Jeremy Bowen
BBC International Editor (2022- ) - Middle East Editor (2005-2020), Highly experienced war correspondent, Award-winning broadcaster and documentary-maker
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John Sfakianakis
Director of Economics Research, Gulf Research Centre
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John Simpson
BBC World Affairs Editor, Journalist, Broadcaster, Columnist, Accomplished Author and Legendary Global Storyteller
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Karin von Hippel
Commentator on Security, Defence and International Relations, Distinguished Fellow and Director-General (2015-2025) of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) - Think Tank of the year 2020
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Ken Costa
Former Chairman of Lazard International, Investor and Author of The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert
British-Australian academic and writer, and former Iran hostage
FAQ
Booking Middle East speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Middle East keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Middle East speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Middle East speakers?
Fees depend on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, session length and required customisation. Contact London Speaker Bureau for a tailored quote — we do not publish a public rate card.
Can you shortlist Middle East speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Middle East network (59 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Middle East speakers available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau books speakers worldwide. Share your event date, location and format and we’ll confirm availability while handling travel and logistics.
Do Middle East speakers deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid sessions are standard for many speakers on our roster. Contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm availability and platform fit (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, studio setup or your own).
Can a Middle East keynote be tailored to our industry and audience?
Yes. We brief the speaker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the talk is shaped to your event. The level of customisation depends on the speaker and lead time.
Do you only book keynotes, or also workshops and panels?
Beyond keynotes, many speakers also lead workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Tell London Speaker Bureau your preferred format and we’ll confirm who can deliver it.
How far in advance should we enquire?
We generally recommend three to twelve months’ notice to secure preferred dates, especially in peak conference season. Shorter lead times are often possible — contact London Speaker Bureau to check availability.