Chairman of the Libya Institute for Advanced Studies (LIAS)
His Excellency Dr. Aref Ali Nayed
He is the Chairman of both the Libyan Institute for Advanced Studies and the Kalam Foundation for Research and Media. He has served as a consultant for interfaith dialogue at various institutions, including Cambridge University in the UK, the Royal Aal al-Bayt Foundation in Jordan, and the College of Islamic Propagation in Tripoli.
In addition to his work in interfaith dialogue, he has experience in business administration and project management, particularly in the field of information and communications technology, where he has overseen several technical projects and manages a company specializing in technological fields.
He has held several notable positions, including Head of the Libya Stabilization Support Team, Ambassador of Libya to the United Arab Emirates, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Ahly Sports, Cultural, and Social Club in Benghazi. He is also affiliated with several organizations, serving as an Honorary Member of the Al-Azhar Alumni Association and an Advisory Member of the Tabah Foundation.
