Dr. Hana ELSHEHABY

(Egypt/Qatar), Research Assistant, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Doha, Qatar

Dr. Hana Elshehaby is a Research Assistant at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Doha, where she supports research on foreign policy and Gulf-Asia relations. A graduate of Georgetown University in Qatar, she holds a B.Sc. in Foreign Service specializing in International Politics, complemented by a certificate in Media and Politics. Her research explores civil society, youth engagement, and the role of media in shaping regional narratives. She has represented Qatar in global youth and security forums, including the IISS Manama Dialogue Young Leaders Programme. Dr. Elshehaby represents a new generation of researchers bridging academia, diplomacy, and public engagement in the MENA region.