What are your aspirations for a promising future for the Arab region?
“The Arab world is passing through a critical phase, i.e. standstill of the peace process, the economic crisis etc. Although this region faces crises, the prospects and aspirations of the future are still promising. There are several challenges, but we all have the confidence of our capabilities to tackle them, believing that our problems are to be solved and our region is able to move forward on the right path. Our Arab region possesses a human wealth capable of creating a new and better future.”
What role can educational organizations and social organizations play in generating socio-economic progress in the region?
“Create social support. It is fundamental that education be unbiased and founded on intellectual rigor to raise standards and elevate what is the ‘cornerstone’ of society and the basis of a diversified social and economic progress.”
What role can the youth play in our future and how can we support them?
“Young people of today represent a powerful means for peace and development in our region. Besides their intellectual contribution and their ability to mobilize support, their unique perspectives and creativity can assist them to energize these processes. We can assist our youth by providing them with the right tools and resources that will enable them to realize their visions and aspirations for a more prosperous region. This approach entails the need to build the skills and capacity of our youth to actively collaborate with adults in the implementation of peace and development goals.”
