Join Us for FAJR Global's First Annual Convention
Saturday, 4th October 2025 | 10am - 9pm EDT
Advancing Global Health & Humanity
Join us for a powerful day of insight and inspiration with leading voices in medicine, law, entrepreneurship, and more.
✨ Your Invitation to Act ✨
This isn’t just another gathering—it’s a clarion call to move from observing to organizing. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What can we do next?”, this is your moment. Stand with us. Rise together. Act intentionally for change.
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
Ali Awad
(@ceolawyer)
Keynote: Owning Your Identity and Leading with Purpose
Leila El-Haddad
Palestinian Author
From Home to Horizon: Palestinian Advocacy & Collective Strength
Dr. Mohamed Tahir
FAJR's Chief of Surgery
From the Operating Room to the Front Lines of Justice
Amer Zahr
Comedian, Lawyer & Author
Amer Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American Comedian, writer, and Professor of Law
Dr. Mosab Nasser
CEO Fajr Global
Dr. Nasser is the Co-Founder and CEO of FAJR
Dr. Khaled Saleh
CO-Founder of FAJR
Dr. Khaled Saleh is FAJR's Co-Founder, Board Chairman & Chief Medical Officer
Abdullah Hammoud
Mayor of Dearborn
Hammoud is the first Muslim Lebanese American Mayor of Dearborn
Alana Alpert
Rabbi
Rabbi & Organizer with Detroit Jews for Justice (DJJ)
Osama Siblani
Publisher
Founder & Publisher of Arab American News
Shahir Raslan
Imam
Motivational speaker and the President of Al-Ihsan Masjid in Atlanta
Suehaila Amen
Activist
Proud Arab & Muslim American Consultant, Educator & Public Speaker
Father Jack Eggleston
Pastor & Activist
Father Jack Eggleston is an advocate for the Palestinian cause
Hassan Qazwini
Imam
Scholar, author, public speaker, and founder of IIA
AGENDA
Day Program | 10AM - 4PM
Unlike anything Detroit has hosted before, the day program is a powerhouse lineup of physicians, community leaders, lawyers, activists, and journalists united by one mission: turning compassion into action.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony: Welcome by FAJR Scientific leadership
Welcome By FAJR Leadership- Dr. Saleh and Dr. Nasser- Summary of day agenda along with call to action
- Keynote: Shaun King
10:35 AM – 11:20 AM | Session 1: Mission Gaza
Session 1: Mission Gaza – Medical Relief in the Shadow of Conflict
Hear directly from physicians recently returned from Gaza about the reality on the ground and the critical next steps for providing life saving care.
- Highlight urgent medical and non-medical needs in Gaza today.
- Share frontline experiences: evacuation challenges, trauma cases, resource shortages.
- Underscore the global responsibility to respond now.
- Call to action: ways attendees can mobilize their networks to assist FAJR’s efforts.
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Adam Hamawy
Dr. Khawaja
Dr. Anaim
Dr. Osaama Khan
Dr. Hussein Elkousy
11:25 AM – 12:05 PM | Session 2: Mobilizing Our Power
Session 2: Mobilizing Our Power: From Awareness to Global Impact
This session explores how people from all backgrounds can unite to strengthen humanitarian response
- Define what effective humanitarian advocacy looks like.
- Show how professionals (law, business, media, healthcare) can use their platforms for impact.
- Call to action: commit to one form of advocacy or partnership post-convention.
Speakers:
Dr. Basir Tareen
Ali Abazaid
Dr. Yassine Daoud
Suehaila Amen
Dr. Hamawy
12:05 PM – 12:25 PM | Break & Refreshments
12:25 PM – 1:10 PM | Session 3: Bearing Witness
Session 3: Bearing Witness: Documenting Humanity in Times of Crisis
Stories, visuals, publications, and testimonies have mobilized movements- this session explores how responsible documentation amplifies voices under seige
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Laila El-Haddad
Dr. Ahmad Hassan
Osama Sibliani
2:00PM – 2:45 PM | Lunch & Networking Break
Lunch served in the networking hall
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 4: What Now?
Session 4: What Now? From Aid to Infrastructure: Rebuilding Gaza Beyond Relief
A forward looking session that examines how to go from crisis response to rebuilding healthcare, housing, and hope in devastated regions
Explore the transition from short-term aid to long-term rebuilding.
Highlight FAJR’s roadmap 2025–2027: clinics, training, partnerships.
Share insights from physicians who’ve worked in Gaza hospitals under siege.
Call to action: fund, join, or advocate for FAJR’s rebuilding initiatives.
Speakers:
Dr. Elkousy
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Nasser/Saleh
Dr. Mariam Aboukar
2:50 PM – 3:45 PM | Session 5: Identity & Integrity
Session 5: Identity & Integrity – Balancing Humanitarian Work and Solidarity Without Compromising Your Career
An intimate panel exploring the balance between professional success, community engagement, and personal values in global crises.
Show how professionals can stand in solidarity with Palestine without risking career isolation.
Emphasize intellectual responsibility and thoughtful humanitarianism.
Highlight building alliances with other marginalized communities.
Call to action: adopt one solidarity practice (workplace, legal, civic, social).
Speakers:
Abdel Aziz Waheed
Dainia Jibali
Jenin Saleh
Dr. Hassan Alosh
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Reflections
Final remarks from FAJR Global leadership.
4:00 PM – 4:25 PM | *Special Session* Preparing for your first medical mission
**Special medical student/clinician only session*
Session 6: Preparing For your First Medical Mission
Walk through logistics: trauma protocols, essential packing, stress management.
Share personal testimonies: how missions impact careers, families, mental health.
Normalize the emotional toll and need for resilience strategies.
Call to action: sign up for future FAJR missions or mentoring opportunities.
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Ahmad Hassan
Dr. Adam Hemawy
Dr. Yassine Daoud
Dr. Khawaja
Dr. Elkousy
Di Korsog
Evening Program | 6:00 PM - 9.00 PM
Formal Fundraising Dinner
The evening transforms into a formal dinner and celebration with Detroit’s most inspiring voices and humanitarian leaders.
Highlights include:
- Ali Awad – renowned lawyer and advocate.
- Dr. Mohammed Tahir – renowned surgeon, hero, and FAJR’s Chief of Surgery.
- Amer Zahr – acclaimed comedian, lawyer, and activist blending humor with purpose.
- Reflections from FAJR leadership and faith leaders across traditions.
5:45 PM – 6:10 PM | Hors D’oeuvres and Networking
6:10 PM – 6:25 PM | Dinner Begins & FAJR Global's Vision & Impact
FAJR Presentation by Dr. Saleh and Dr. Nasser- Our Impact and Vision
- Showcasing FAJR’s global footprint, accomplishments, and roadmap for 2026 and beyond
6:25 PM- 6:40 PM | Oud Musical Performance
Oud Musical Performance
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM | Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM | Dr. Mohammed Tahir
7:20 PM – 7:35 PM | Keynote Speaker | Ali Awad
Ali Awad: Owning Your Identity and Leading with Purpose
7:40 PM – 7:45 PM | FAJR Recap Video
7:45 PM – 8:05 PM | Imam Shaher
8:10 PM – 8:30 PM | Faith in Action
Multifaith Perspectives on Compassion and Solidarity in Global Health
SPEAKERS:
- Syed Qazwini
- Rabbi Alpert
- Father Jack Eggleston
- Imam Mustapha El Turk
8:35 PM- 8:50 PM | Keynote Speaker | Leila El Haddad
Keynote Speaker: Leila El Haddad: From Home to Horizon: Palestinian Advocacy & Collective Strength
8:55 PM- 9:15 PM | Comedy Segment | Amer Zaher
Amer Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American comedian, speaker, writer, academic, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He draws on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian refugees, performing and lecturing on topics like politics, society, culture, identity, Palestine, Islam, and more.
9:20 PM – 9:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Dr. Saleh
Ali Awad
(@ceolawyer)
Keynote: Owning Your Identity and Leading with Purpose
Leila El-Haddad
Palestinian Author
From Home to Horizon: Palestinian Advocacy & Collective Strength
Dr. Mohamed Tahir
FAJR's Chief of Surgery
From the Operating Room to the Front Lines of Justice
Amer Zahr
Comedian, Lawyer & Author
Amer Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American Comedian, writer, and Professor of Law
Dr. Mosab Nasser
CEO Fajr Global
Dr. Nasser is the Co-Founder and CEO of FAJR
Dr. Khaled Saleh
CO-Founder of FAJR
Dr. Khaled Saleh is FAJR's Co-Founder, Board Chairman & Chief Medical Officer
Abdullah Hammoud
Mayor of Dearborn
Hammoud is the first Muslim Lebanese American Mayor of Dearborn
Alana Alpert
Rabbi
Rabbi & Organizer with Detroit Jews for Justice (DJJ)
Osama Siblani
Publisher
Founder & Publisher of Arab American News
Shahir Raslan
Imam
Motivational speaker and the President of Al-Ihsan Masjid in Atlanta
Suehaila Amen
Activist
Proud Arab & Muslim American Consultant, Educator & Public Speaker
Father Jack Eggleston
Pastor & Activist
Father Jack Eggleston is an advocate for the Palestinian cause
Hassan Qazwini
Imam
Scholar, author, public speaker, and founder of IIA
Day Program | 10AM - 4PM
Unlike anything Detroit has hosted before, the day program is a powerhouse lineup of physicians, community leaders, lawyers, activists, and journalists united by one mission: turning compassion into action.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony: Welcome by FAJR Scientific leadership
- Welcome By FAJR Leadership- Dr. Saleh and Dr. Nasser
- Summary of day agenda along with call to action
- Keynote: Shaun King
10:35 AM – 11:20 AM | Session 1: Mission Gaza
Session 1: Mission Gaza – Medical Relief in the Shadow of Conflict
Hear directly from physicians recently returned from Gaza about the reality on the ground and the critical next steps for providing life saving care.
- Highlight urgent medical and non-medical needs in Gaza today.
- Share frontline experiences: evacuation challenges, trauma cases, resource shortages.
- Underscore the global responsibility to respond now.
- Call to action: ways attendees can mobilize their networks to assist FAJR’s efforts.
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Adam Hamawy
Dr. Khawaja
Dr. Anaim
Dr. Osaama Khan
Dr. Hussein Elkousy
11:25 AM – 12:05 PM | Session 2: Mobilizing Our Power
Session 2: Mobilizing Our Power: From Awareness to Global Impact
This session explores how people from all backgrounds can unite to strengthen humanitarian response
- Define what effective humanitarian advocacy looks like.
- Show how professionals (law, business, media, healthcare) can use their platforms for impact.
- Call to action: commit to one form of advocacy or partnership post-convention.
Speakers:
Dr. Basir Tareen
Ali Abazaid
Dr. Yassine Daoud
Suehaila Amen
Dr. Hamawy
12:05 PM – 12:25 PM | Break & Refreshments
12:25 PM – 1:10 PM | Session 3: Bearing Witness
Session 3: Bearing Witness: Documenting Humanity in Times of Crisis
Stories, visuals, publications, and testimonies have mobilized movements- this session explores how responsible documentation amplifies voices under seige
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Laila El-Haddad
Dr. Ahmad Hassan
Osama Sibliani
2:00PM – 2:45 PM | Lunch & Networking Break
Lunch served in the networking hall
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 4: What Now?
Session 4: What Now? From Aid to Infrastructure: Rebuilding Gaza Beyond Relief
A forward looking session that examines how to go from crisis response to rebuilding healthcare, housing, and hope in devastated regions
Explore the transition from short-term aid to long-term rebuilding.
Highlight FAJR’s roadmap 2025–2027: clinics, training, partnerships.
Share insights from physicians who’ve worked in Gaza hospitals under siege.
Call to action: fund, join, or advocate for FAJR’s rebuilding initiatives.
Speakers:
Dr. Elkousy
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Nasser/Saleh
Dr. Mariam Aboukar
2:50 PM – 3:45 PM | Session 5: Identity & Integrity
Session 5: Identity & Integrity – Balancing Humanitarian Work and Solidarity Without Compromising Your Career
An intimate panel exploring the balance between professional success, community engagement, and personal values in global crises.
Show how professionals can stand in solidarity with Palestine without risking career isolation.
Emphasize intellectual responsibility and thoughtful humanitarianism.
Highlight building alliances with other marginalized communities.
Call to action: adopt one solidarity practice (workplace, legal, civic, social).
Speakers:
Abdel Aziz Waheed
Dainia Jibali
Jenin Saleh
Dr. Hassan Alosh
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Reflections
Final remarks from FAJR Global leadership.
4:00 PM – 4:25 PM | *Special Session* Preparing for your first medical mission
**Special medical student/clinician only session*
Session 6: Preparing For your First Medical Mission
Walk through logistics: trauma protocols, essential packing, stress management.
Share personal testimonies: how missions impact careers, families, mental health.
Normalize the emotional toll and need for resilience strategies.
Call to action: sign up for future FAJR missions or mentoring opportunities.
Speakers:
Dr. Tahir
Dr. Ahmad Hassan
Dr. Adam Hemawy
Dr. Yassine Daoud
Dr. Khawaja
Dr. Elkousy
Di Korsog
Evening Program | 6:00 PM - 9.00 PM
Formal Fundraising Dinner
The evening transforms into a formal dinner and celebration with Detroit’s most inspiring voices and humanitarian leaders.
Highlights include:
- Ali Awad – renowned lawyer and advocate.
- Dr. Mohammed Tahir – renowned surgeon, hero, and FAJR’s Chief of Surgery.
- Amer Zahr – acclaimed comedian, lawyer, and activist blending humor with purpose.
- Reflections from FAJR leadership and faith leaders across traditions.
5:45 PM – 6:10 PM | Hors D’oeuvres and Networking
6:10 PM – 6:25 PM | Dinner Begins & FAJR Global's Vision & Impact
FAJR Presentation by Dr. Saleh and Dr. Nasser- Our Impact and Vision
- Showcasing FAJR’s global footprint, accomplishments, and roadmap for 2026 and beyond
6:25 PM- 6:40 PM | Oud Musical Performance
Oud Musical Performance
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM | Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM | Dr. Mohammed Tahir
7:20 PM – 7:35 PM | Keynote Speaker | Ali Awad
Ali Awad: Owning Your Identity and Leading with Purpose
7:40 PM – 7:45 PM | FAJR Recap Video
7:45 PM – 8:05 PM | Imam Shaher
8:10 PM – 8:30 PM | Faith in Action
Multifaith Perspectives on Compassion and Solidarity in Global Health
SPEAKERS:
- Syed Qazwini
- Rabbi Alpert
- Father Jack Eggleston
- Imam Mustapha El Turk
8:35 PM- 8:50 PM | Keynote Speaker | Leila El Haddad
Keynote Speaker: Leila El Haddad: From Home to Horizon: Palestinian Advocacy & Collective Strength
8:55 PM- 9:15 PM | Comedy Segment | Amer Zaher
Amer Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American comedian, speaker, writer, academic, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He draws on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian refugees, performing and lecturing on topics like politics, society, culture, identity, Palestine, Islam, and more.
9:20 PM – 9:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Dr. Saleh
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