We are gathered here today to explore the prospects of democratic transition in the Arab world, at a very critical stage that our region is going through. This is happening amidst global events that are moving in the opposite direction of democracy and human rights.

Dear honored guests, We are here tonight to commemorate five years since the awful murder of our friend and colleague, Jamal Khashoggi.

May peace be bestowed upon the September Revolution and its courageous heroes and martyrs, as well as upon the martyrs of the National Movement, without differentiation among them. 

I am delighted to participate in today's lecture program of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Dakota, the "Hawk Eye Lecture Series," discussing a significant topic about tyranny and the future of democracy in a world plagued by crises, wars, and chaos.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, who states in His Noble Qur'an:

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed faculty members, and fellow students,

Distinguished guests, esteemed delegates, ladies and gentlemen,

It is with great honor that I stand before you today in This conference organized by the Portuguese Ministry of Health , and to talk to you about  the crucial topics of global peace and human rights.