Ibrahim Hussain is an award-winning world renowned Imam, Mediator, Arbitrator, Entrepreneur, and Author. He is the founder of Sulha Solutions, the world’s first Muslim Global Online Dispute Resolution Organization. He became the first global Faith Leader to be admitted as a member and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Ibrahim is a member and arbitrator at the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society, and the ICC Canada Arbitration Committee. As a Faculty Member of the Canadian Collaborative for Engagement and Conflict Management he works with faith based organizations to deliver certificate courses for faith leaders in mediation and conflict management. Ibrahim has trained numerous faith leaders in mediation as he developed and delivered the first global training certificate course for faith leaders in mediation. He had the honor of delivering a historic presentation at the International ODR Forum at UCD’s Law Faculty in Dublin about the need to train faith leaders in ADR to build healthier global communities. He holds a degree in Islamic Theology from the United Kingdom, and is a graduate of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. He serves as the Imam and director of Masjid Rahmatul-lil-Alameen ﷺ in Canada, and is also a trustee of The Holy and Noble Koran Society in the United Kingdom. Ibrahim has been actively engaged in spreading interfaith harmony globally during the last decade, and has delivered notable lectures at global interfaith conferences such as the Muslim Jewish Conference, and the Parliament of World Religions. His latest publication published by Sulha Press in Toronto serves as a modern succinct Muslim dispute resolution guide. Ibrahim is a Roster Mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program in Toronto at the Ministry of The Attorney General. His efforts in spreading peace and conciliation globally have been recognized in Canadian Parliament, and the international media.

Salwa Saad Khairallah is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and comes from the shipping industry with 23 years of experience, spent within the commercial, HR, insurance and claims departments. Salwa has completed a number of arbitration courses with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, ending up with the Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration at Kebble College, Oxford. She has also obtained a postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Mediation from Queen Mary University of London and is a trained and accredited mediator by CEDR, (Centre of Effective Dispute Resolution), London. She has also completed the advanced training in negotiation with CEDR, from whom she obtained the negotiation accreditation. Salwa is trained in maritime arbitration and is a supporting member of the LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association), and is presently a member of the CIArb presidential mediation panel. Salwa possesses a LLM (with Merit) in International Dispute Resolution, from Queen Mary University of London. She is a visiting speaker and lecturer at several international universities in the topics of ADR, cross-cultural communication and ethics and strategies in decision-making. She is a managing partner of Consultancy Center, Beirut that provides consultancy and ADR services. She speaks fluently in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Her mediation experience varies between commercial, maritime and family disputes. Salwa is looking forward to heading our global online mediation practice and training services.

Nasir Khan is an engineer, chartered quantity surveyor, chartered procurement specialist, is legally qualified and is an expert in claims advisory and dispute resolution. He also has fellowship of various institutions and acts as an advisor, expert, mediator, adjudicator, and arbitrator. Nasir has 20 years of engineering, commercial and legal experience in the construction, engineering and infrastructure industries, and his background covers major infrastructure and capital project sectors; including energy, utilities, commercial property, oil and gas, manufacturing, ports, highways and rail. He has led large and complex procurement programmes and has managed claims through to dispute resolution on quantum, delay and engineering issues. Nasir is also an approved faculty and teaches arbitration and mediation globally on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He regularly writes and speaks on matters relating to sustainability, procurement, ADR and dispute avoidance. Nasir has joined HKA as Principal in the Advisory, Claims and Commercial Management (ACCM) team, based out of the London office. Outside of his mainstream professional life, Nasir co-founded Muslims in Rail, is Chair of Trustees at Faith Legal Resolutions, is Vice Chair of the CIArb Pakistan Branch, and was awarded an MBE for his services to equality, diversity and inclusion. He is also an FA licensed football coach and runs a youth football team in his leisure time. Nasir is looking forward to heading our global online dispute resolution practice and training services.

Syed Mustafa Mahdi is one of the worlds leading Muslim Arbitrators, and is a fellow of the Chartered of Arbitrators, (CIArb), the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators, (MIArb), the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand, (AMINZ), and the Utatuzi Centre in Kenya. He practices international arbitration globally and brings over 10 years of professional experience and specializes in corporate, commercial, litigation, aviation, arbitration, financial markets and cross-border transactions to which he brings a commercial, pragmatic and organized approach with a depth of experience and knowledge. Syed is regarded by his peers as one of the prominent and accomplished attorneys in this field. Syed is known for his formidable legal intellect, his excellent skills in advocacy and his impeccable presentation style. Syed possesses an innate ability to delve straight to the heart of any matter and offer simple yet effective advice that will best serve a client’s interest and lead to the best outcome possible. As a reflection of his expertise, Syed qualified as Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (“FCIArb”), and is one the youngest arbitrators to have achieved this enviable and distinguished title in Pakistan. He has also been accepted and empaneled as an Arbitrator and Mediator with Asian International Arbitration Centre, (AIAC). Syed has also been accepted and empaneled as an International Accredited Professional Mediator, (IAPM) with the Mainland- Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center, (MHJMC), and the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute, (IDRRMI). Respectively, Syed was also invited at the 8th Judicial Conference (2018) under the auspices of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, where he presented his paper on Corruption of Arbitration Awards. Syed has been awarded as the “Best Full Service Arbitration Specialist- Pakistan”, by APAC Inside Legal Awards in 2019, and the “Corporate Arbitrator of the Year 2018- Pakistan” by Acquisition International Magazine (UK). Furthermore, Syed is also engaged as a Lecturer of Law (Visiting) at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law (SZABUL) where he specializes in teaching Alternate Dispute Resolution and the Law of Contracts. Syed completed his Masters of Law degree from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, and completed his MBA at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology in Pakistan. He is the founder, lead counsel and Arbitrator and Mediator at Syed Mahdi Chambers in Pakistan, founder of the Pakistan Chapter of the Energy Related Arbitration Practitioners, (ENERAP), and a director and founding member of the Pakistan Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (CIArb). Syed is looking forward to heading our global international arbitration practice and training services.

Sami has over 50 years of civil engineering experience in construction, contract management and dispute resolution. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. He was the lead instructor of the Certificate Program in Conflict and Dispute Management for Project and Contract Managers at Conrad Grebel University College from 2002 to 2016. Sami was a senior bridge engineer and senior structural engineer in Ontario, designing and restoring bridges and roads. He is the founder and president of Fercan Corporation, which has provided development for a condominium project in Ontario, training, dispute resolution and project management for construction. He is involved in construction contract administration and project management with several organizations. During the years Sami was a professor at Kuwait University (1979 – 2008), he acted as an Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert Witness in several cases. He has published a five-volume work, in Arabic, entitled Construction Contract Management and Dispute Resolution, as well as numerous publications in his various areas of specialty. Dr. Sami is looking forward to assisting our clients for all their construction and contract disputes.

Zakira Shyrose Jaffer Dhalla is a world-renowned Islamic lecturer with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology and a master’s degree in Education. She is an Anti-racist Education Counsellor by profession and is a polyglot who travels internationally to spread the teachings and love of the Holy Prophet's family ﷺ, in English, Urdu and Gujarati. Shyrose successfully acquired the certificate in conflict management and mediation for faith leaders from the Canadian Collaborative for Engagement and Conflict Management, (CECM). She is an award-winning speaker who holds the honor of being the only Muslim woman to have spoken not once but twice outside the White House in Washington DC. Shyrose is a published writer and magazine columnist and is a popular tv guest and a familiar face on a myriad of Islamic channels around the world. She hosts her own weekly tv programs on several tv channels in English and Urdu and is also a published playwright, a well-known humanitarian and a master fundraiser for charitable causes. She is also an accomplished latimiyya and nasheed reciter and a well-known social activist. She is extremely well known for her puppet shows and has spoken at many Ivy League universities including Princeton University and is famous for her talks at large processions and juloos in Toronto, Stockholm, Leicester, Mumbai and other cities around the world. Zakira Shyrose is married to a family Physician and has 3 children aged 25, 24 and 16 yrs. Shyrose is looking forward to helping families and couples navigate conflict.

Mohammad Hafeez is a Qualified Mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada (Q.Med). He is a seasoned Professional with a demonstrated history of resolving conflicts among businesses, families and individuals from all walks of life. Mohammad brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise on matters relating to business, workplace, family and relationship conflicts. He obtained certification in Dispute Resolution and Advanced Negotiations from York University. He is a seasoned professional with 25 years of Banking, Business Management, Financial Consulting and mediation experience. His expertise is handling complex business transactions and, upon call, assists other Mediators and Lawyers in such transactions. Using his experience in mediation, facilitation and counselling, Mohammad Hafeez will take the time to walk you through the process and work with you towards bringing your case to agreement in a timely and efficient manner. Mohammad is looking forward to helping and guiding professionals, entrepreneurs and community members through their conflicts.

Sufi Mazhar Butt is a highly respected lawyer, business and faith leader who holds an LLB from the University of Karachi. Mazhar successfully acquired the certificate in conflict management and mediation for faith leaders from the Canadian Collaborative for Engagement and Conflict Mangement, (CECM). He has extensive experience in conflict management and has been helping people with conflict for many years in Pakistan and Canada. As a business leader, he managed his family carpet and antique business for many years and was also elected as a member of the executive committee of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturer and Exporters Association, where he managed conflict both nationally and internationally. Since migrating to Canada over twenty years ago, he has been actively engaged in empowering Muslim communities in Canada. He is the founder and Chairman of Rahe Sulook International, an organization that educates people from all walks of life above Islam. Sufi Mazhar is looking forward to helping families, couples, business owners and organizations resolve their disputes.

Nokha Dakroub is a certified Family Mediator, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 10 years of combined experience in hospitals, primary care and community settings. She practices from a trauma informed eclectic approach employing tools from multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Nokha has a long-standing commitment to supporting our community and advocating for systemic change. She was elected in 2014 as a Public School Board Trustee for Wards 9 and 10 in Mississauga and served for eight years from 2014-2022. Nokha led the charge to increase support for special education, advance numerous infrastructure projects, and is widely regarded as a champion for equity issues for children in the school system. She is the founder of Better Space Mediation and Therapy. Nokha speaks English and Arabic, and is excited to assist our Ontario clients needing family mediation services.

Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury is a trailblazing figure in the field of alternative dispute resolution, recognized as the founder of ‘Gibson Chowdhury,’ a prominent mediation boutique based in Toronto. Afsana specializes in addressing workplace discrimination with expert knowledge in human rights violations and facilitates dialogues on political and global conflicts affecting Canadians. Afsana also mediates civil and commercial disputes, including employment, property and contract disputes. Afsana is an Adjudicator for the Property Standards Committee in the City of Toronto, where she plays a vital role in upholding standards and resolving property-related matters. Prior to launching her mediation practice, Afsana enjoyed several years working as a successful lawyer in England and Wales, where she was called to the Bar and the Roll of Solicitor in 2007 and 2010 respectively. As a civil trial litigator, Afsana represented clients in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Public Liability lawsuits. Afsana served as the Chair (2022/2023 term) of the Ontario Bar Association’s ADR Section Executive Board, where she led initiatives to promote diversity in the mediation profession. Her dedication to fostering inclusivity is evident in the OBA Working Group’s groundbreaking report, ‘Neutral Diversity in Ontario.’ where she served as co-chair. This effort aims to enhance diversity within the mediation field. Afsana has further contributed to the field through her role as a committee member of the Winkler Institute, organizing cutting-edge material for the annual Winkler/Osgoode PD/IAM conference. A respected figure in the international mediation community, Afsana is a member of the International Academy of Mediators’ DEI committee. Afsana’s commitment to education is reflected in her creation of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs on Equity Diversity and Inclusion and intercultural communications. She is also a Professor at Humber College teaching Ethics, Diversity and Power in ADR. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Afsana is the proud recipient of the ADR Institute of Ontario Star Awards. Her global impact extends to speaking engagements where she addresses audiences on issues related to dispute resolution and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in ADR.

Fadi is a senior political advisor, international conflict resolution expert and mediator. For the past 30 years he has been providing advisory services to parties from various governmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and the private sector. His work covered dozens of countries across America, Africa, Europe and Asia especially the MENA region. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Political Science from the American University of Beirut. His educational qualifications and professional achievements entitled him to earn the Fulbright scholarship to pursue graduate studies in the US focusing on Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding. Fadi also is also a certified mediator from the Mediation Training Institute International, in addition he obtained mediation and negotiation trainings from Harvard University, UN System Staff College and the United States Institute of Peace. He assumed leadership and managerial roles to provide technical support in the areas of peacebuilding and conflict prevention. As the Lead International Trainer for the "Strengthening Resilience in Dealing with Crises and Conflicts in Ninewa Province in Iraq" GIZ project implemented by AMBERO, Fadi provided strategic advisory on capacity development for youth in conflict analysis and conflict management approaches, developed and carried out both the conflict analysis and management training as well as the mediation training. In 2021, he led the peace portfoliowith UNDP in Sudan. As the Conflict Analysis and Conflict Reduction Strategies Expert with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). He also provided advisory support for UNDP Libya project “Stabilization Facility for Libya – Stronger for Libya (SFL2)” through the design and delivery of interventions for Libyan CSOs. In 2018, he developed the peacebuilding plan for different UN interventions in South Sudan. In 2014, Fadi co-designed and implemented the Cordaid flagship research project which focused on the role of civil society in economic development, peacebuilding and state building in different countries across the globe. Until October 2012, Fadi was with UNDP Lebanon as the Project Manager for the "Strengthening Civil Peace" project. Fadi was recently selected by The World Bank Group’s Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), the African DevelopmentBank’s Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) and the European Investment Bank’s Complaints Mechanism (CM) to be amongst their Dispute Resolution and Mediation Professionals from the Middle East and North Africaregion. Moreover, he contributed to national dialogue processes in fragile multi-party contexts such as Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. In the US, El Hajjar worked at the Carter Center on conflicts taking place in Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan during which he developed the memo of intervention which President Carter used to mediate in the Darfur crisis. He also worked on a project related to religion and conflict, particularly on the means of negotiating with fundamentalists. El Hajjar has been a panel speaker and lecturer in many conferences in different countries. He also conducted workshops and was a facilitator in reputable organizations including the UN headquarters. Being a senior political advisor and international conflict resolution expert, he has been hosted as a television and radio commentator. He also published several articles in reputable newspapers analyzing local, regional, and international political issues. Based on his advisory capacity and expertise in political analysis, democratization, conflict resolution and development, his support has been sought by reputable organizations in the MENA region and leading international organizations including the UN, Swiss Development Cooperation, FCO, GIZ, USAID and the EU conducting a variety of interventions in both Arabic and English.