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About Us

Meet the Middle East is dedicated to fostering relationships between the United States and the Middle East. We accomplish this mission through a variety of means, all of which are designed to bring people together to learn from and connect with one another.

Among our offerings are immersion trips to the Middle East, educational classes for youth to adult learners, academic presentations, and cultural offerings. Meet the Middle East also encourages business interactions, congregates authentic media and voices from the region, and strives to educate and unite diverse populations.

MTME and many others believe a new era is emerging in the Middle East, and with it, a new chance for peace and interaction between the people of the Middle East and the West. In an age of high technology that includes social media, a new kind of citizen has also emerged in the region, one that is informed, connected, and ready for change.

The Middle East is an astoundingly rich and beautiful region of the world filled with a tapestry of diverse peoples, resources and opportunities. The region also has considerable challenges and ignited passions that sometimes frighten or confuse many in the West.There is a need and demand for education and greatly increased interaction with the Middle East, and it is the goal of MTME to help Americans prepare for and participate in this new era in positive and constructive ways.

Meet Our Leadership

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" "The entire experience allowed me to better understand the complexity of the situation, and the challenges faced by those who live in the region. It also helped me understand who I am.""
Katie - Youth Ambassador

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Journey with Meet the Middle East

As the cradle of civilization, the Middle East is filled with diverse peoples, resources, challenges, passions and connections that run deep for those living in the region. An indescribable and ancient richness makes the region enchanting and majestic. As home to ancient civilizations, many of the oldest human remains have been found there. The Middle East is the birthplace of monotheism, and has been home to some of the most influential people throughout history.

Meet the Middle East is proud to offer alternative, boutique size, educational, immersion travel programs for high school students, college students, young professionals and adults. If you are a student looking for amazing study abroad experience, a young professional looking to challenge the travel norms, an adult who has always been curious about the region, or a business or organization looking for someone to navigate your group through one of the most misunderstood regions in the world – Meet the Middle East customizes and prioritizes our participant’s experiences over everything, insuring a life changing journey.

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Adult Explorers
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Middle East Experience

Middle East Experience is dedicated to providing an open-source forum for all the varied voices from today’s Middle East. Whether the voice is Sunni Muslim or Shia Muslim, Christian or Jewish, religious or non-religious, all these distinct voices can be found in one place. From war, oil, economics, the environment, to religious extremism; what happens in the Middle East today affects everyone.

ACCESS MIDDLE EAST MEDIA

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Classes and Events

Just as this winding pathway through stunning Siq Canyons leads to the Treasury of Petra, Jordan, our classes and events will lead you to discover knowledge, insight and new connections.

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS

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Request Our Expertise

Work with Meet the Middle East to meet your professional and organizational needs that relate to the Middle East.

CULTURAL CONSULTING

Let us help you navigate the personal aspect of the Middle East. We have experts to help you explore or handle legal matters, business opportunities and etiquette, regional customs and social norms, and more. We also offer translation and marketing assistance.

INVITE US TO SPEAK

Use our expertise to speak to your group on Middle East topics in culture, religion, politics, business, and other topics of importance in the region. We have speakers available for groups of  all sizes in businesses, schools, government organizations, congregations, book clubs, non-profits, corporations and more.

CONNECT YOUR BUSINESS

Explore and connect  expanding  Middle East markets. Let us introduce you to  the growing number of local businesses eager to work with US markets.

 

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