Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association

HAGSA

A Home for Arabian Gulf Students and their Friends

at Harvard University

The Arabian Gulf Conferece at Harvard 2025

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About Us

Welcome Message from the President

It is a great honor and pleasure to introduce you to the Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association (HAGSA). I am proud to have co-founded this organization with my dear friend, Abdulla Almarzooqi, to be the first Harvard University-wide organization that represents the Arabian Gulf. The goal of this establishment is to be the leading Harvard-wide student organization, with more than 70 members and counting, and to serve as a credible entity from the region bridging the gap between the Harvard ecosystem and the Arabian Gulf.

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Mosa Al Zowelei, 

President and Co-Founder of The Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association (HAGSA)

HAGSA Timeline

Our Events

  • The Arabian Gulf Conference at Harvard 2025

    May 01 to May 03, 2025

  • Fall Social Event

    November 20, 2024

  • Spring Soical Gathering

    January 31, 2025

  • HAGSA's Annual Ramadan Iftar

    March 07, 2025

  • Eid Celebration Dinner

    March 30, 2025

Our Advisors

  • Aiman Mufti began his career at Saudi Aramco in 1997, progressing from system analyst to key leadership roles, including CIO at YASREF and SADARA, and leading the creation of the Aramco IT Future Center. He contributed to national initiatives, including drafting Saudi Arabia’s first eHealth strategy with the Ministry of Health and later served as Senior Advisor for Business Development at the Ministry of Energy. Currently, Aiman is the sector head for human capacity building in the KSA energy sector, driving strategic energy-related projects and initiatives.

  • HE Maryam Majid Khalfan Bin Theneya, currently the Second Deputy Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, has been elected as an FNC member for two consecutive terms (2019 and 2023), ranking first among women in Dubai. With over 27 years of experience in parliamentary work, information technology, and communications, she previously held key roles such as Director of Government Communications at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization. Known for her dedication to community and humanitarian work, she has been deeply engaged in UAE society for over 20 years.

  • Bader Mousa Al-Saif is a historian specializing in the modern Middle East, with a focus on the Arabian Peninsula’s geopolitics, policy, and culture. He is an assistant professor at Kuwait University and a fellow at Chatham House and the Arab Gulf States Institute.

    With over two decades of experience in government, energy, and public policy, he has co-founded NGOs in education and justice and received multiple awards. He has published widely and is frequently cited in international media.

    Al-Saif holds a Ph.D. from Georgetown, master’s degrees from Harvard and the University of London, and a summa cum laude bachelor’s from Boston College.

Our Team

  • Mosa Al Zowelei

    President

  • Abdulla Almarzooqi

    Vice President

  • Samer Abdelsamie

    Treasurer

  • Fatma Jamal

    Head of Public Relations

  • Sara Ramadan

    Operations Manager

  • Sarah AlKaabi

    UAE Country Manager

  • Mohammad Al-Mailam

    Kuwait Country Manager

  • Shayma Alzaidi

    KSA Country Manager

  • Dina Aljogol

    Qatar Country Manager

  • Budoor Alrahmah

    Event Manager

  • Mona Alhassan

    Protocol Manager

  • Lina Al Hudaithy

    Healthcare Program Coordinator

  • Mohannad Al Suliman

    Volunteer Commitee Manager

  • Mona AlSharif

    Supporting Services Manager

  • Lynn Tabet

    Project Manager

  • Suzane Fares

    Administrative Specialist

  • Alaa Yassine

    Operations Coordinator

Become a Member

Join HAGSA today and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Below are the eligibility criteria for becoming a member:

  • All graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program at Harvard

    University are eligible and welcome for full membership at HAGSA. Furthermore,

  • Harvard-affiliated visiting scholars, researchers, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff are eligible

    and welcome for a limited membership (non-voting) at HAGSA.

  • All graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a full-time degree-granting program at

    Harvard University are eligible for voting rights in HAGSA by registering to the official HSSA

    members’ list and identifying their preference for any given candidate running for office.

  • Membership shall be defined by subscription to the official HAGSA email list and attendance of

    at least two general meetings or events per semester.

Our Alumni

Hessa Al Subaie

Protocol Manager

Abdullah AlDawsari

Treasurer

Sponsor Us

Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders. By sponsoring HAGSA, you are directly contributing to impactful programs, community projects, and opportunities that shape bright futures.

  • Speakers and Panels: Connect with 100+ speakers from around the world under different panels, including but not limited to Healthcare, Entrepreneurship and innovation, arts and culture, Sports, Science and technology.

  • Direct Access to Top Talent: With 500+ attendees, you will be able to engage with a vast pool of highly skilled students and professionals, primed as the future workforce and leaders.

  • Enhanced Brand Visibility: Amplify your brand’s presence and recognition through our extensive event marketing and media coverage.

  • Strategic Networking Opportunities: Connect with top-tier industry leaders, influencers from the GCC, and esteemed Harvard faculty members.

  • Market Insights: Gain insider access to cutting-edge trends and innovations.

    For more information on sponsorship, please feel free to reach out to operations@harvardarabiangulfstudentassociation.org

Sources of Funding

HAGSA’s funding is derived from a combination of institutional and individual support, including:

  • Grants and support from Harvard University’s Supporting Units

  • Revenue from ticket sales for the conference

  • Small Personal contributions

Contact Us

+1 617 251 6026 | +1 508 343 8292

admin@harvardarabiangulfstudentassociation.org

Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138