Meet Our Esteemed Judging Panel
Distinguished Leaders in Global Change
The King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment is adjudicate by a panel of renowned experts and leaders in sustainable development, education, and innovation.
These esteemed individuals bring a wealth of experience and insight, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the award selection process. Get to know the dedicated professionals who evaluate and recognize the extraordinary efforts of young changemakers worldwide.
Fourth Edition Judging Panel
Upper Judging Panel
Italian Ambassador to The Kingdom of Bahrain
Former Minister o f Higher Education
President of the 7 3rd Session of The General
Initial Judging Panel
Resident Coordinator Office-Bahrain
Head of United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office
UN-Habitat
Programme Management Officer For The Human Rights & Social Inclusion
Unido Investment Technology
Promotion Officer
Bahrain (ITPO) Head
United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
Programme Officer
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)- Amman Hub
Regional Communication Advisor
UN Department of
Global Communications
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Programme & Communication Associate
United Nations Development Programme in Bahrain
Portfolio Manager
International Organization For Migration (IOM)
Head of Policy Liaison Unit
Thrid Edition Judging Panel
Upper Judging Panel
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in United States of America
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bahrain
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand & Former Administrator of UNDP
Initial Judging Panel
Resident Representative
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)- Amman Hub
Regional Communication Advisor
Innovation Analyst
United Nations Development Programme
Programme Specialist, Advocacy & Innovation
UN Women
Partnerships & Development Finance Coordinator Officer
UN Resident Coordinator
Unido Investment Technology
Promotion Officer
Bahrain (ITPO) Head
Programme & Communication Coordinator
UNFPA
Programme Officer
UNEP
Public Partnership Specialist
UNICEF
Second Edition Judging Panel
Upper Judging Panel
Director General of Federal Youth Authority
Former Minister of Industry and Trade of Jordan, Chairman a n d CEO o f Hindawi
Excellence Group, Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan
Former President of the UN Economic and Social Council
Initial Judging Panel
Regional Programme Officer, Science-Policy
Interface, UN Environment (UNEP), West Asia Office
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)- Amman Hub
Regional Communication Advisor
Regional Liaison and Policy Officer, IOM
Regional Office for MENA
Business Partnership Officer, UNIDO's
Partnerships Coordination Division
Assistant Head of Office, UNHABITAT, Kuwait
UN Resident Coordinator
Resident Representative
United Nations Development Programme
Kingdom of Bahrain
Nations Development Programme
Public Partnership Specialist
UNICEF
First Edition Judging Panel
Upper Judging Panel
Minister of Youth and Sports
Arab Republic of Egypt
Minister of State for Youth Affairs
United Arab Emirates
Naser Al-Sabah
Under Secretary of Ministry of State for Youth Affairs
State of Kuwait
Initial Judging Panel
Programme Analyst, United Nations
Development Programme
Nations Development Programme
Programme Specialist, United Nations
Development Programme Arab States
Regional Bureau
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)- Amman Hub
Regional Communication Advisor
Troconis, Sustainable Development Officer
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