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Aziz Abu Sarah

Aziz Abu Sarah

Keynote Speaker: National Geographic Explorer, Cultural Educator & Peace Activist

Aziz Abu Sarah Biography

Aziz Abu Sarah is a peace builder, cultural educator, entrepreneur, author and international speaker.

Harnessing the transformative power of travel, in 2009 Sarah co-founded MEJDI Tours—originators of the Dual Narrative™ and a leader of responsible travel. Sarah’s educational and conflict resolution work throughout the world has earned him the titles of National Geographic Explorer and Ted Fellow. He has written opinion pieces for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Al-Quds, Haaretz, and has been published by National Geographic, CNN, TED, and Al Arabiya. He has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the World by the Royal Strategic Centre in Jordan each year since 2010.

His book, "Crossing Boundaries - A Traveler’s Guide To World Peace," was released in July 2020. Co-author of the 2018 publication, "Strangers, Neighbors, Friends: Muslim-Christian-Jewish Reflections on Compassion and Peace," Sarah continues to be at the forefront of peace and reconciliation efforts in conflict zones. Sarah has worked in 60 countries, including Afghanistan, Colombia, Syria, and the Balkans.

He has served as Executive Director at the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University and as the Chairman for the Parents Circle Family Forum representing the organization at international governmental organizations such as the European Parliament. He is the co-founder of InterAct International, a nonprofit advancing sustainability, education, and cross cultural connections.

Sarah has spoken at numerous international organizations, tourism conferences, corporations and universities, including TED, The United Nations, National Geographic, Nexus and the European Parliament. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East from the Institute of International Education, the European Parliament’s Silver Rose Award, the Eisenhower Medallion and the Eliav-Sartawi Award for his Middle Eastern Journalism. He won the Intercultural Innovation Award from the UN Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group. He was also recognized by former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for his work in peace building.

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Aziz Abu Sarah Speaking Topics

Religion

  • Interfaith Relations: Challenges and Solutions
  • Forging Social Justice at Home and Abroad
  • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
  • Oh Brother Where Art Thou? How Christians, Jews, and Muslims Can Work Together
  • Facilitating Prayerful Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Strategies for Christian Leaders
  • An Introduction to Islamic Beliefs and Practices
  • Palestinian Perspectives on Peace in the Middle East
  • Bridging the Divide between Jews and Palestinians

Community and Workplace Relations

  • Creative Strategies for Improving Communication and Handling Conflict in the Workplace
  • Using Business as a Tool for Positive Social Change
  • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion
  • Community Relations and Community Building in Troubled Times
  • Strategies and Considerations for Law Enforcement/Military Personnel Working in Volatile Communities

Education and Travel

  • Field Studies and Experiential Learning: Engaging Students in and beyond the Classroom
  • Storytelling as an Educational Tool
  • The Importance of Learning a Second Language
  • Tourism: Destructive or Constructive?
  • Building Global Citizens through Travel and Intercultural Exchange
  • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion

Conflict and Global Issues

  • The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Stories from the Field
  • Can There be Peace in the Middle East?
  • Conflict Zones: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond
  • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
  • Growing up Palestinian in Israel: One Man’s Journey from Revenge to Reconciliation
  • Making a Difference? The Role of NGOs, Social Enterprises, and Corporations in Communities
  • Stopping Radicalization
  • Conflict 101: Driven by Economics, Politics, or Ideology?
  • ISIS and the Caliphate: Islamic Perspectives
  • The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Stories from the Field

Aziz Abu Sarah Videos

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon | TED
Aziz Abu Sarah, Nat Geo Explorer, Co-Founder of Mejdi Tours
Aziz's interview - CANADA - #HUMAN

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How much does it cost to book Aziz Abu Sarah for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Aziz Abu Sarah, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Aziz Abu Sarah are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Aziz Abu Sarah, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Aziz Abu Sarah speak about?

Aziz Abu Sarah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, World Affairs, Government, Social Justice, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Security & Defense, Immigration and TED.

Where does Aziz Abu Sarah travel from?

Aziz Abu Sarah generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Aziz Abu Sarah?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Aziz Abu Sarah for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aziz Abu Sarah for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Aziz Abu Sarah or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Aziz Abu Sarah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, World Affairs and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aziz Abu Sarah for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Aziz Abu Sarah generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Pipes, John Legend and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aziz Abu Sarah for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/05/2024.

Aziz Abu Sarah Speaking Topics

  • Religion

    • Interfaith Relations: Challenges and Solutions
    • Forging Social Justice at Home and Abroad
    • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
    • Oh Brother Where Art Thou? How Christians, Jews, and Muslims Can Work Together
    • Facilitating Prayerful Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Strategies for Christian Leaders
    • An Introduction to Islamic Beliefs and Practices
    • Palestinian Perspectives on Peace in the Middle East
    • Bridging the Divide between Jews and Palestinians

  • Community and Workplace Relations

    • Creative Strategies for Improving Communication and Handling Conflict in the Workplace
    • Using Business as a Tool for Positive Social Change
    • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion
    • Community Relations and Community Building in Troubled Times
    • Strategies and Considerations for Law Enforcement/Military Personnel Working in Volatile Communities

  • Education and Travel

    • Field Studies and Experiential Learning: Engaging Students in and beyond the Classroom
    • Storytelling as an Educational Tool
    • The Importance of Learning a Second Language
    • Tourism: Destructive or Constructive?
    • Building Global Citizens through Travel and Intercultural Exchange
    • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion

  • Conflict and Global Issues

    • The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Stories from the Field
    • Can There be Peace in the Middle East?
    • Conflict Zones: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond
    • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
    • Growing up Palestinian in Israel: One Man’s Journey from Revenge to Reconciliation
    • Making a Difference? The Role of NGOs, Social Enterprises, and Corporations in Communities
    • Stopping Radicalization
    • Conflict 101: Driven by Economics, Politics, or Ideology?
    • ISIS and the Caliphate: Islamic Perspectives
    • The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Stories from the Field

Aziz Abu Sarah Videos

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon | TED
Aziz Abu Sarah, Nat Geo Explorer, Co-Founder of Mejdi Tours
Aziz's interview - CANADA - #HUMAN
For more tolerance, we need more ... tourism?
From Revenge to Reconciliation | Nat Geo Live

Aziz Abu Sarah Reviews

  • University of Georgia - Nov 27 2017

Aziz Abu Sarah News

  • How do I book Aziz Abu Sarah to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Aziz Abu Sarah for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Aziz Abu Sarah, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Aziz Abu Sarah or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Aziz Abu Sarah for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Aziz Abu Sarah, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Aziz Abu Sarah are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Aziz Abu Sarah, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Aziz Abu Sarah speak about?

    Aziz Abu Sarah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, World Affairs, Government, Social Justice, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Security & Defense, Immigration and TED.
  • Where does Aziz Abu Sarah travel from?

    Aziz Abu Sarah generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Aziz Abu Sarah?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Aziz Abu Sarah for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aziz Abu Sarah for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Aziz Abu Sarah or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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