Bridging cultures, building trust, and reshaping how the world does business in Iraq. Dr. Midhat Zwayen is a leading Iraqi thought leader, cross-cultural leadership expert, and the President of Dijlah Consulting Engineers. With more than 20 years of experience navigating Iraq’s complex infrastructure and business landscape, he has led transformative national projects in healthcare, public developm
ent, and religious facilities. In 2025, he became the first Iraqi CEO to publish a leadership book with ForbesBooks. His book, Leadership Beyond Borders: A Western Executive’s Guide to the Iraqi Business Mindset, offers a practical roadmap for executives and development leaders engaging in Iraq and similar high-context markets. Dr. Zwayen is passionate about bridging global best practices with local insight. Through his work, he advocates for trust-based leadership, sustainable partnerships, and culturally informed development strategies.