Moe H. Barakat

Managing Director and Treasurer of the Board of Directors


Moe currently serves as the Managing Director and Treasurer of the US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) Board of Directors.

Moe's strategic vision and extensive experience enable him to work effectively with the public and private sectors. His efforts are focused on promoting new business opportunities for American companies overseas and attracting investments at home. He also oversees all Council activities, including programs, advisory services, market research, and member services, ensuring their alignment with the Council's objectives. 

Moe also directs USQBC Congressional, Federal, and State programs to advance business, investment, and trade opportunities. He also provides business and cultural advisory services to American and Qatari companies. 

Previously, he was a Business Strategy Advisor at the US-Saudi Arabian Business Council in Washington, D.C., providing business and strategy advisory services to American and Saudi companies across various industries.
Early in his career, he worked in business development for a major holding group, expanding their international partnership and business portfolio. He was also a defense contractor for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Moe holds a Master’s degree from American University's Washington College of Law in Legal Studies, U.S. legislation, and Information Technology law, an Advanced Business Strategy Degree from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management, and a B.A. in Political and Public Administration.

Moe is a bilingual and multicultural executive, a highly regarded public speaker, and a radio and TV contributor. He is also actively involved in the business and cultural community in Maryland and Washington, DC. 

In recognition of his exceptional contributions, Moe was honored in 2021 by the U.S. Middle East Policy Council with the prestigious “40 Under 40” award. This accolade underscores his over 18 years of dedicated work towards enhancing economic opportunities and fostering stronger ties between the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries.