Young Arab Leaders- Kuwait chapter announced that it will launch its initiatives this Sunday April 1st, 2007 aimed in encouraging young people to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in the differen areas of opportunities.
It is noteworthy that the Young Arab Leaders was established in February 2004, by young ambitious personalities that were able to reach high levels of success in their lives, aiming to aspire a better Arab future.
The regional executive board consist of Mr. Saeed Al Muntafiq, Chair of YAL board, Chairman- Tatweer, Dubai, Dr. Bassem Awadallah Director- Office of HM King Abdullah II of Jordan, Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor- Dubai International Financial Center, Mr. Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President- American University of Dubai, and Mr. Hani Al Zubair- Managing Director- The Zubair Corporation, Oman.
It is worth noting that the most important objectives of Young Arab Leaders is to expand their offices to 500 by applying its various strategies to all it targeted sectors.
The organization currently has regional offices in several countries in the Arab region, including Kuwait (established in 2005), Lebanon, Jordan, U.A.E., Palestine, Egypt, and Morocco.
On the other side, YAL- Kuwait includes, Mrs. Al-Ghunaim; Dr. Rola Dashti Chairperson Kuwait Economic Society & FARO International Co., Mr. Fareed Al-Fozan Vice Chairman Gulf Group Holding Company, Mr. Ayad Al-Khorafi Chairman Scientific Club, Ms. Rana Al-Khalid Director, Private Equity NBK Capital, Mr. Ali Al-Rashed Member of Kuwait's National Assembly, and Ms. Dana Al-Sabah Chairperson American University of Kuwait (AUK) Board of Trustees.
The organization nominates its members from every part of the Arab world and selected from a myriad of disciplines and sectors, including business, politics, media, culture, science and civil society. Hence, in 2005, the Kuwait branch founded in Kuwait, aims to focus on educational programs and initiatives for the development of the local community.
Regional branches are currently located in Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, and the U.A.E., Palestine, Egypt, and Morocco.