Eli Bar-On

A groundbreaking @MENA_2050 contribution to the future of regional connectivity and cooperation. This pioneering, first-of-its-kind comparative study examines the governance of some 15 economic corridors worldwide, drawing lessons from their successes and shortcomings to offer practical pathways for IMEC to evolve into a sustainable, resilient, and transformative engine of regional integration. My special congratulations to @BertozziRoger for this outstanding achievement and for his exceptional leadership of the MENA2050 IMEC Task Force. This is an impressive piece of research and a significant contribution to advancing the IMEC vision from ambition to implementation. Proud to see MENA2050 contributing original research and actionable ideas to shape the region's future. #MENA2050 #IMEC #RegionalIntegration #EconomicCorridors #Connectivity #RegionalCooperation #MENA #MiddleEast #IndiaMiddleEastEurope

Pleasure meeting H.E. Ambassador Luca Ferrari, Ambassador of Italy in Tel Aviv, for a long and engaging discussion on the current state of affairs in the Middle East. We discussed the region's many challenges, but, more importantly, the significant opportunities ahead. I believe Italy is uniquely positioned to play an influential and constructive role in advancing regional prosperity and cooperation. Ambassador Ferrari brings a particularly valuable perspective to these discussions, drawing on many years of diplomatic experience worldwide, including his tenure as Italy's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. We also discussed the enormous potential of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Ambassador Ferrari was personally present at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, where the IMEC Memorandum of Understanding was signed, and played an important role in Italy's involvement in this landmark initiative. Beyond its economic and infrastructure dimensions, IMEC could become a powerful catalyst for greater connectivity, regional integration, and stability across the Middle East and the wider Indo-Mediterranean region. At @MENA_2050, we believe that building a better regional future requires bringing together governments, business leaders, and civil society around shared interests and practical initiatives. MENA2050 will continue collaborating with the Italian government and other stakeholders to advance this vision. I look forward to continuing our conversation and developing a close, productive collaboration. #MENA2050 #Italy #MENA #MiddleEast #RegionalCooperation #IMEC #Connectivity #RegionalIntegration #IndoMediterranean #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalStability

A pleasure to meet in New York with the wonderful @EllieCohanim, Senior Policy Advisor at the US Mission to the United Nations @USUN! We had a great conversation about opportunities to advance diplomatic progress on key regional issues, and how @MENA_2050 could work with the U.S. Mission to the United Nations to help promote greater stability, cooperation, and prosperity across the Middle East and North Africa. At a time of significant challenges, we must also seize the opportunities to build bridges, foster dialogue, and develop shared solutions for a better future for our region. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and exploring ways to collaborate for the benefit of our region and its people! #MENA2050 #MENA #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica #Diplomacy #RegionalCooperation #UN #USA #RegionalIntegration

A pleasure to meet in New York with Prince Zeid Raad Al Hussein, President and CEO of the @ipinst. We had a valuable discussion about the challenges facing the Middle East, the many opportunities that lie ahead, and the prospects for a better future for our region. Despite the difficulties, I remain convinced that there are compelling reasons for optimism and hope, and that greater regional cooperation can help turn these opportunities into reality. We also explored prospects for collaboration between @MENA_2050 and IPI to advance our shared aspirations for a better future. My sincere thanks to Prince Zeid for his warm hospitality and for his longstanding commitment to peace, dialogue, and international cooperation. I look forward to working together to help build a stable, prosperous, and hopeful Middle East for future generations. @EmmanuelleCsn #MENA2050 #IPI #MiddleEast #RegionalCooperation #Peacebuilding #Dialogue #RegionalIntegration #HopeForTheFuture

Such a fascinating read at @MENA_2050 by Youssef Lahbiel. Quantum computing ignite the imagination about the potential of regional cooperation. #MENA2050 #Quantum #QuantumTechnologies #Innovation #Cybersecurity #RegionalCooperation #MENA #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica #EmergingTechnologies

Last week, @MENA_2050 co-organized a great event with @orfonline at the @OceansDialogue 2026. It was a pleasure to speak about IMEC governance alongside esteemed speakers Hervé Martel, Luisa Antonia Rodriguez Ortega, Marie-Estelle Rey, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, and Niraja Shukla. @aezrahi, the Head of the MENA2050 Energy Transition Committee and a member of the MENA2050 IMEC Task Force, did a wonderful job moderating the session. @BertozziRoger was the behind-the-scenes cook. Thank you, @samirsaran, for being such a great partner. We are proud to partner with you and other remarkable partners: @DP_World, @Fincantieri, @OECD, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, @kas_india, the Korean Institute for International Economic Policy, and the German Maritime Museum. #MENA2050 #India #Delhi #IMEC #EconomicCorridors #MENA #MiddleEast #Sagarmanthan2026

Such a great pleasure to be hosted by @ThePrintIndia in a very pleasant talk with @swasrao. @MENA_2050 #IMEC #EconomicCorridors #India #MiddleEast #Connectivity #WorldviewWithSwasti

Looking forward! @MENA_2050 #IMEC #EconomicCorridors #India #MiddleEast

Thank you for hosting me for this fascinating talk, @swasrao. I really enjoyed discussing these issues with you. And great to be back in India :-). @MENA_2050 #MENA2050 #MiddleEast #India #IMEC #EconomicCorridors