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"What’s really interesting about my team is everyone who comes and works here are people who are here for the dream and really want to really help #Lebanon get to a better place. " @AdnanAmmache of @presentail https://t.co/2ls7hMjb22

It's the #holidayseason, so what better time to shine the spotlight on @AdnanAmmache and his company @presentail - the gift-giving platform specifically designed for #Lebanese expats to send gifts to their loved ones back home in Lebanon. https://t.co/SZfrO32t86

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""I would say that we really need more programs like this @YTLMiddleEast, and I already asked my mentor to help me find similar programs." Check out my interview with Yara Farhat, Dunya Soran, and Rama Labbad about their project Ektos!

I can’t speak highly enough of @YTLMiddleEast. My latest interview shines the light on three bright, driven, and ambitious young women – Dunya Soran, Rama Labbad, and Yara Farhat – and the project they worked on as a part of this program – Ektos. https://t.co/Fw8Kj871i0

"In Palestine, 33% of the supplied water is lost before even reaching the end customer. This is equal to like $54 million every year of losses in Palestine due to water losses." Check out my latest interview with Baker Bozeyeh, the CEO & Founder of Flowless

It's been much too long since I shared an interview. Here's a good one to get back in the swing of things - Baker Bozeyeh, CEO & Founder of Flowless, a Palestinian startup that optimizes water flow and sustainability for municipalities and agriculture. https://t.co/ooHn534JIp

Majd’s mission is to change the perception of Syrians as "victims" & "refugees", to one of skilled, qualified, professionals. He launched Syrpronet, a global network for Syrian professionals, in September 2019 to promote this vision. I hope you enjoy! https://t.co/6lSPgzb4mm

In July, I participated in a “Careers in #Product Panel” for @YTLMiddleEast - One of this blog's goals is to highlight rising #tech stars coming out of #MENA, so it’s a real pleasure to share these short profiles of two of the program’s participants https://t.co/xzjGvoAZUK

Check out my latest interview with @ZFinkelstein, Managing Partner at Class 5 Ventures. Zach and Class 5 have participated in some of the #MENA regions hottest startups, including @getbaraka's recent raise! https://t.co/qcakO9EgOs

مهمة المحامي ضرورية حقا - للتأكد من أن المؤسس ، أو المستثمر ، لا يتعارضون مع قوانين البلاد ، أو بعضهم البعض. يلعب هشام قاسم هذا الدور في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقي https://t.co/gnf47xKCdq

#Lawyers play a central role in a #ecosystem’s smooth operation, giving them a unique perspective. Hisham Kassim certainly plays such a role in #MENA and I'm really excited to be able to share his insights with you in this interview! https://t.co/c4pTvDgNre

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From my interview with Hani Al-Dajane and Mays Alwash of Yalla! Let's Talk.: "From a personal standpoint, I think what I’ve learned over the years is to be more empathetic, and hearing people’s narratives can actually make you a more empathetic person." https://t.co/LfuBzcbUyT

Congrats @KZaidan88. Excited to hear this next step in your journey!

ميس و هاني، مؤسسين، يلا نحكي (@yallaletstalk) تابع القراءة لمعرفة المزيد عن ميس وهاني، وتطور "يلا نحكي https://t.co/4k1B3LUUJ5

After a long hiatus, I'm excited to be back and share a new interview. I talked with @hani_aldajane and @AlwashMays of the #Arab #diaspora #media #platform @yallaletstalk! https://t.co/xZqeWAAJ5O

I'm honored to have been asked to be a judge at @Jusoor_ngo's WIRED Roadshow. Tomorrow's pitch-day aims to select the strongest 12 teams from Jusoor’s Roadshow 50 SMEs and Startups to compete in the final demo-day for 60,000 USD.