Hannah Arafeh
I am a Business Development Associate with a background in venture capital, fundraising, and investor relations. In my current role at Karam Shaar Advisory, I support companies, businesses, and organizations as they navigate Syria’s evolving business and economic landscape. I lead outreach to the business community in Syria and abroad, represent the firm in its external engagements, and manage the upcoming launch of new advisory products.
I hold a Master’s degree from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont.
I am passionate about learning languages and exploring different cultures through travel. I have lived in the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and Jordan, and have now returned to my native Syria.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a New Zealand-based limited-liability consulting company. We focus on Syria’s economy and politics, covering topics ranging from macroeconomics, monetary economics, energy, aid, conflict economics, actor mapping, and sanctions. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic and political research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics.
We know how to influence policy and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning various control areas within Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and know first-hand the needs of those trying to empower Syrians abroad.