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Introducing the first #IGNITEAmman's workshop: Policy Talks - Fostering Cross-Border Regional Collaboration for Innovation Advocacy 🌏 How can we strengthen regional collaboration to drive innovation and policy development across borders? Join this dynamic workshop at IGNITE Amman on 8 December to explore actionable strategies for fostering cross-border partnerships that empower innovation and advocate for impactful change. ✨ Speakers: 🔹 Ghassan Halawa غسّان حلاوه (Moderator), Founder & CEO, parachute16 | برشوت16 🔹 Nayef Stetieh, Founder of the Business Development Center - BDC & Former Minister of Labour 🔹 Laura Batalla Adam, Changemaker Europe Lead, Migration Policy Representative - Ashoka 🔹 Aurelien Pastouret, Programme Manager, DG NEAR B2, European Commission 🔹 Ala Alaeddin, Vice Chairman of Palestine Techno Park & CEO of InterTech Co. Palestine 📍 When: 8 December 📍 Where: IGNITE Amman, King Hussein Business Park 🎥 Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel and be part of the conversation from anywhere! 🎫 Few tickets remaining! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/edx-PfKM #PolicyTalks

Opening Panel: Investing in the Future 🌟 How can we prepare for a world where automation displaces millions of jobs while creating even more opportunities? Join us at #IGNITEAmman on 8 December for a powerful discussion on bridging the digital divide, equipping communities for the future, and ensuring equitable access to the digital economy. ✨ Panelists: 🔹 Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation 🔹 Patrick Lambrechts, Head of Cooperation, European Union in Jordan 🔹 Mohamed A M Al-Hadi, Lead for Fragility and Resilience, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) 🎤 Moderator: ZAIN ASFOUR, Head of Women Economic Empowerment Unit, SHETECHS at The ICT Association of Jordan - int@j 🎫 Few tickets remaining! Book yours now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/edx-PfKM 🎥 Can’t make it in person? Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel and join the conversation from anywhere: https://lnkd.in/eRpacFUZ #IGNITEAmman #InvestingInTheFuture

Innovating Smart Cities with Technology! Palestine Launchpad with Google brought techies together for the ‘Smart City Innovation Challenge Day’, tackling real-world problems using AI, Web Development, and Data Analysis. The event was filled with high-energy teamwork sessions, inspiring speaker talks, and interactive activities, creating a truly collaborative and innovative atmosphere. The groups of Palestine Launchpad with Google learners came in teams to solve a challenge using a unified data-set to predict urbanization challenges and recommend solutions based on predictions. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success! 🚀✨ If you want to join the Palestine Launchpad with Google community, apply now for the new cohort and become a driving force in Palestine's tech ecosystem! Visit our website to apply now: https://bit.ly/4edBlBm This event was organised by Intersect - انترسكت ❤️ The Palestine Launchpad Program is funded by Google and powered by Udacity and SPARK. #PalestineLaunchpad #Google #CareerDevelopment #Upskilling

Green Forward: Turning Policies into Progress! 🌱🌍 Join us at IGNITE Amman for an inspiring panel discussion on December 8th, where industry leaders and experts will explore how we can build a green and circular economy in the Southern Neighbourhood. ✨ Hear from: 🔹 Ingrid Schwaiger, Deputy Head of Unit Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations - European Commission 🔹 Lilly Formaleoni, Country Director for Jordan and Lebanon – Expertise France 🔹 Sulafa Mdanat, Country Representative - UNIDO 🔹 Mourad Hentati, Regional Program Director - Stichting SPARK 🔹Moderator: Anna Patton, Associate Editor and Training Lead - Pioneers Post Theme: Investing in the Future 📍 IGNITE Amman Conference Let’s transform ideas into impact and pave the way for a #sustainable future! 🌿 🎙️ Explore panels, workshops, and speakers here: https://lnkd.in/edx-PfKM #GreenForward #IGNITEAmman #InvestingintheFuture

“We are immensely proud of these young and determined entrepreneurs who have risen above significant challenges to build impactful businesses. Their dedication and success exemplify the spirit of SPARK’s mission to empower youth and drive sustainable change.” - Simon van Melick , CEO of Stichting SPARK Congratulations to Omar Itani, Yasmine Darwich, and Yahya Bouhlel for this well-deserved recognition! Your achievements inspire us all to dream big and act boldly.

Fast Track to Success 🚀✨ Sondos Aabed shares her inspiring story of landing a tech job right after university and leading the way in Palestinian tech ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/ewU7Nbdr If you're inspired by Sondos' story and are looking to make a difference in tech, applications are now open. Apply today and start your journey towards success! Applications are now open: https://bit.ly/4edBlBm The Palestine Launchpad Programme is powered by Google in collaboration with Udacity and SPARK. #PalestineLaunchpad #Google #CareerDevelopment #Upskilling

What a day! 🎉 Huge congratulations to three amazing Stichting SPARK alumni for making it to this year's Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30! 🌟 Their hard work and commitment to creating social impact is nothing short of inspiring. 👏 A massive shoutout to Omar Itani, Founder of FabricAID; Yasmine Darwich, Founder of DonaLeb; and Yahya Bouhlel, Founder of GOMYCODE! 🚀 This recognition is truly well-deserved—keep shining and transforming lives! Your entrepreneurial vision fuels our drive every day—it’s the heart of our sustainable mission. 🌍 You can read about their inspiring stories below. https://lnkd.in/egEz_v9g https://lnkd.in/exMFBGmH

Applications are now open! 💻⁠ Apply to the Palestine Launchpad with Google Scholarship!⁠ ⁠ Don’t join yet another online course, but invest your time in a fully-fledged Nanodegree programme, that will transform your tech skills to the next level. ⁠ ⁠ Our scholarship helped tens of people in Palestine feel more confident when applying for jobs. Reserve your place today! ⁠ ⁠ Apply here:⁠ https://bit.ly/4edBlBm ⁠ ⁠ The Palestine Launchpad Programme is powered by Google in collaboration with Udacity and SPARK.⁠ #PalestineLaunchpad #Google #CareerDevelopment #Upskilling⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

🔴 Live from #IWTTFGulf in Dubai: "Supporting #women in their career growth is very important to what we do. We provide opportunities for development, mentoring, and coaching so women can advance in various roles, including leadership positions. We were shocked to learn that only one in ten professionals in this sector is a woman. This is a gap we must all work to close. That’s why, last month in Riyadh, we launched Maharat for Tourism in partnership with Stichting SPARK" - Anthony Nakache, Managing Director MENA, Google #MaharatForTourism #Googleorg #Google Women In Travel CIC #Dubai

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