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“The Role of Festivals in Consolidating Heritage and Radiating the Cultural Heritage of Ancient Cities”| Rabat

In parallel with the “Abujaad Festival of Ancient Heritage” the Rabat Hub’s Mosaic Circle organized an event on “The Role of Festivals in Consolidating Heritage and Radiating the Cultural Heritage of Ancient Cities.” The event which is held every year for decades in the city of Abujaad, Morocco, aimed at creating awareness among young people to actively participate in the celebration of ancient cities’ heritage and to preserve this tradition throughout generations, thus promoting the cultural and artistic heritage of the ancient cities.

Discussion Session with Sirin Hamsho | Amman

Al Sharq Youth Amman Hub organized an interactive discussion session with the Syrian engineer and inventor Sirin Hamsho. During the fruitful event, Hamsho highlighted the importance of linking one’s desire and skills for something with an investment opportunity to bring about excellence in a certain field.

Social Good Summit | London

As part of Al Sharq Opportunities Program, Osha Mahmoud, member of the London Hub, attended the Social Good Summit, which is held annually during the UN General Assembly Week in New York, USA. Organized around the common theme of #2030NOW, the event focused on the ways in which we can unlock technology’s potential to make the world a better place.

“Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018” | Italy

Saida Hamouyehy, Horizons Circle Coordinator of the Italy Hub, attended the “Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018” event which was held in the city of Turin, Italy as a delegate representing Al Sharq Youth. Organized by Slow Food International, the 5-day event included interactive exhibitions, educational activities, forums, debates and taste workshops under the motto of “Food for Change.”

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‘4th Youth Leadership Forum’ | Istanbul

As part of Al Sharq Opportunities Program, 2 network members attended the ‘4th Youth Leadership Forum’ that was held in Istanbul, Turkey. The 8-day event organized by the network’s partner, the International Academy for Leadership and Development (IALD), included workshops and seminars on various topics including leadership, managing public opinion, entrepreneurship and social media as well as a competition for entrepreneurial and community initiatives.

‘On Arab Reason and Pluralism’ | Italy

Al Sharq Youth Italy Hub held a roundtable meeting titled ‘On Arab Reason and Pluralism’ with Mohammed Hashas, professor in the department of Political Science at LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome.

‘Telling Our Stories, Building Our Legacies’ | Cape Town

Al Sharq Youth organized its 3rd Regional Event this year ‘Telling Our Stories, Building Our Legacies’ in Cape Town, South Africa. The unique event was conducted in three main sessions that focused on youth participation in democratic processes, media as an empowering tool and the ways in which innovative youth can contribute to the economic growth and the uplifting of the South African society. Many distinguished speakers including Fazela Mahomed, Former Head of F&A in the Constitutional Assembly; Yusuf Omar, Founder of Hashtag Our Stories, Sihle Tshabalala, CEO of Quirky 30 NPC and Quirky Innovations and Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher at Al Jazeera Research Center shared their valuable insights with the youth present. The event also witnessed the official launch of Al Sharq Youth South Africa Hub.

‘Peace Travelers Program’ | Erbil

In cooperation with Binaa Academy, Al Sharq Youth Network organized the ‘Peace Travelers Program’ in the city of Nineveh, Iraq with the participation of 50 youth from various backgrounds. During the program, the participants visited the archaeological site of Nimrud, the Mar Behnam Monastery and the Mohammed Al Amin Mosque. As part of their visits, the travelers also had the opportunity to meet Jacob Francis, the priest of the monastery and Mohammed Al Tai, the sheikh of the mosque and to discuss key topics including the importance of peaceful coexistence, promoting community reconciliation and developing a religious discourse based on peace and human rights.

Orientation Session | Italy

Al Sharq Youth Italy Hub organized an introductory meeting for the new members who have joined the network. During the event, the new members were introduced to the vision and the values of Al Sharq Youth.

‘Publishing Research in International Journals’ | Baghdad

Aiming at improving the research skills of the youth, Al Sharq Youth Baghdad Hub held a workshop on ‘Publishing Research in International Journals’ targeting young researchers, university students and academics. During the fruitful workshop conducted by Dr. Omar Hussain Salman, the Innovations Circle Coordinator of Baghdad Hub, the participants acquired knowledge on the methodology of conducting research, the stages of research publication and the international publication standards.