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USQBC Doha, Amideast Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Workforce Development in Qatar

This strategic partnership aligns with the priorities of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3).

The agreement sets the foundation for collaboration on localised training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, and sustained engagement with stakeholders across both public and private sectors.

Through this collaboration, Amideast will extend its international expertise into the Qatari market— supporting the development of a future-ready workforce tailored to national needs and private sector demands.

Amideast Lebanon Celebrates an “Evening of Hope” and Names 2024 Education Hero

The benefit, which took place at the historical Sursock Museum, honored Lebanese businessman and philanthropist Philippe Jabre as Amideast’s 2024 Education Hero for his commitment to education in Lebanon through access to quality education to underprivileged as well as scholarship programs. This prestigious award recognizes those whose lifetime achievements have significantly advanced educational opportunities and inspired future generations in Lebanon and beyond.

Gulf YES Regional Alumni Conference

To prepare for this intensive in-person event, 11 pre-selected alumni leaders met virtually from March 20 to April 18 to design the new alumni association structure. They also planned the content for the in-person workshop in Riyadh. During the virtual sessions, Amideast delivered training on teambuilding, inclusive leadership, strategic planning, and volunteer management. The alumni leaders were eager to envision new ways and opportunities for YES alumni to connect across the Gulf region.

Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In the face of heightened global crises, Amideast acknowledges that the most underserved communities, including people with disabilities, are at higher risk of increased vulnerability, limited access to resources, disrupted education, and social stigma. As we navigate these challenges globally, Amideast remains committed to advancing sustainable development goals for PwDs and ensuring that they are not left behind.

Schmidt Futures, Rhodes Trust, and Amideast Recognize 100 Promising Youth as 2023 Rise Global Winners

Schmidt Futures, in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust and Amideast, announced the 2023 cohort of Rise Global Winners and launched a new application cycle for the 2023-2024 Rise Challenge. Rise is a program that finds promising young people, aged 15-17, and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes.

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