Board of Trustees

Dr. Mahmoud works in the fields of planning and international cooperation, providing support in relief and international development initiatives worldwide. His work has involved high-level meetings and consultations with numerous ministers and international and governmental organizations, particularly in Africa and Asia, aimed at promoting economic growth and advancing humanitarian efforts in these regions. Dr. Mahmoud Al-Samman has participated in numerous diplomatic negotiations, including leading the Humanitarian Diplomatic Negotiation Team in negotiations with the government of Myanmar (formerly Burma) to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and resolve the humanitarian crisis. He has also contributed to humanitarian diplomatic negotiations in multiple conflict-affected countries. He has chaired meetings with West African ministers in Burkina Faso and presidential advisors to develop comprehensive development strategies, which led to the establishment of ENSAN Aid – West Africa, providing support to several countries. Dr. Mahmoud has also been instrumental in the development of numerous international projects and programs, as well as managing international grants across multiple nations. In addition, he has provided support, guidance, and training to numerous organizations and institutions in various countries. Dr. Mahmoud has received multiple international awards and recognitions, including honors from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), receiving recognition in the United States under the program “Influential Leaders.”