About Us
The Diwan began as a student-led initiative at Harvard University in 2023, and is now a nonprofit company that serves as a dynamic platform for fostering dialogue among experts, academics, policymakers, and students. It provides a space to delve into a wide array of topics relevant to the Arab world, including economics, social affairs, politics, business, women and youth empowerment, and education.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire and connect individuals, cultivate innovative ideas, and promote cross-cultural understanding. We aim to foster leadership and creativity among youth and emerging leaders, contributing to the development of a vibrant and progressive Gulf and Arab region.
Vision
To empower and elevate the next generation of leaders and innovators from the Arab world through transformative experiences and strategic connections. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative community committed to driving positive change and excellence on a global scale.
Voices from our community
H.E. Sheikha Al Zain Al Sabah
Ambassador of Kuwait to the United States
“To get to where we want to go, we must do it together. And we must do it actively and positively engage in the spaces that matter. That's what Diwan is doing here today.
We need to do it mindfully knowing that our creativity thrives on connectivity and ultimately sown the seeds for a world where silos naturally dissolve and where the light of possibility cultivates a harvest of new ideas, pathways, and a more prosperous and peaceful future for generations to come.”
معالي جاسم محمد البديوي
الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية
"احتفالية رائعة وتعكس الوحدة الخليجية التي نسعى اليها جميعاً، برنامج رائع، ورش عمل وندوات ومحاضرات ممتازة، الحضور الكبير من القياديين سواء الرسميين او من القطاع الخاص أو من المؤسسات الاهلية الخليجية في هذه الفعالية يعكس المكانة الهامة التي تحظى بها الديوان ويعكس مدى اهتمام كافة الدول على كافة المستويات والقطاعات في قطاع الشباب الخليجي وهذا هو سبب تواجدنا هنا وهو تقديم الدعم الكامل لهم والاسناد وان شاء الله تكون هذه عادة لا تنقطع وتكون عادة سنوية."
