Young Arab Leaders’ (YAL) programs and initiatives have been developed to enable young Arab achievers to become true leaders, entrepreneurs and triggers of positive change. Thanks to these programs and initiatives, beneficiaries of both genders have been exposed to international expertise and experiences to help them acquire global leadership and entrepreneurial thinking skills. Participation in YAL programs qualifies them to hold leadership positions in local and international companies in their countries. Our programs are based on regional needs identified through our research of Arab youth, current challenges and fact-based analysis. They are championed by YAL members and evaluated on a continuous basis to assess impact and efficiency. YAL partners with other organizations to drive these programs. Of the challenges facing Arab youth, YAL aims to tackle the issue of unemployment through education and entrepreneurship programs and initiatives, operating using a facilitator/partner model. Given the new strategy of operations, YAL country
