 A series of webinars featuring experts from various fields, sharing their their thoughts and insights!

The MIT Arab Alumni Association's (MIT AAA) vision is an Arab world in which its people are creative, productive, prosperous, healthy, and contributing to the highest interests of humanity. It’s mission is to bring MIT's rigor and opportunities to the Arab world, and to bring the Arab world's talent and energy to MIT.

Join us for a candid conversation with 5 Arab MIT alumni about their experiences as students—the good, the bad, the unexpected and the serendipitous—and a leading college admissions consultant to hear insights from years supporting applicants and the importance of telling your own story.


Names and titles of panelists:

**Ali Al Sammarraie**  
Urban Data & Research Analyst, Office of the Budget Director at the DC Council

**Carine Abi Akar**  
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

**Edmond Awad**  
Assistant Professor at the University of Exeter Business School, Department of Economics

**Hamada Zahawi**  
Founder & CEO, Write Track Admissions

**Mohammed Al Jashmi**  
Product Design Engineer, Apple

**Riham El Gizy**  
Head of Investment Valuations and Structuring, Aramco


Join us for a candid conversation with 5 Arab MIT alumni about their experiences as students—the good, the bad, the unexpected and the serendipitous—and a leading college admissions consultant to hear insights from years supporting applicants and the importance of telling your own story.

Names and titles of panelists:

 Ali Al Sammarraie
Urban Data & Research Analyst, Office of the Budget Director at the DC Council

 Carine Abi Akar
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

 Edmond Awad
Assistant Professor at

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