MENA Regional Manager World Economic Forum
Joanna is the regional manager for the Middle East and Africa at the World Economic Forum. She focuses on strategic partnerships and business development plans across the Middle East and Africas. Through her efforts, Joanna Lahham contributes significantly to WEF’s mission of fostering public-private cooperation and addressing global challenges by strengthening its presence and partnerships in the Middle East and Africa.
Jonanna spoke at the Shahzada Dawood Learning Circle (SDLC) on “The Economic Significance of Middle East in the World. She discussed key regional priorities in the session, highlighting the GCC food security strategy, the Middle East’s evolution as a global trade and industrial powerhouse. She also explained how the MENA region is positioning itself in high-tech industries, emphasizing innovation, diversification, and strategic investment as critical drivers for sustainable economic growth.
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Joanna Mahmoud Lahham
MENA Regional Manager World Economic Forum