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A Group from PYALARA Participates In
the World Economic Forum On the Middle East
Sharam El Sheik, Egypt
From the 20th to the
22nd of May, 2006
PYALARA attended the World Economic
Forum on the Middle East, which took place on 20-22 May
2006 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Under the theme “The
Promise of a New Generation”, that was the foremost
gathering of global and regional leaders in the Middle
East this year, bringing together over 1,000 of the most
influential figures from politics, business and civil
society.
In 2006, the electoral success of
Hamas, the delicate situation in Iraq, shifting power
balances in the region and the oil-fuelled economic boom
have combined to create a unique set of circumstances
full of risks but also presenting new opportunities.
Prospects for peace, democracy and economic development
could be greatly affected by the response of the
region’s leaders and the international community.
The Forum focused on those
challenges, shaping the regional agenda towards bold
decisions that would provide hope and opportunity for
young people.
As the forum organizers believe that
such challenges must be tackled through open dialogue
and interaction involving the engagement of all parts of
the global community. PYALARA was asked to participate
to draw on its experience and expertise, and to help
connect with the younger generation whose future is at
stake in the Middle East. Other sub themes were
discussed such as the rule of law, peace, security and
international relations, and issues of youth culture and
identity.
Participants were drawn from highest
level of government and business, as well as top experts
and civil society representatives, PYALARA’s group
consisted of Saleem Al Habash, the manager editor of
“The Youth Times”, 24 years old, Rasha Othman , the head
of the well being department at PYALARA, 26 years old,
Iman Sharabati, a reporter at “The Youth Times, 21 years
old and Ruba Al Mimi, a presetor of “Alli Sotak”, 18
years old.
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