Dear Executive readers, As a pan-Arab non-governmental organization, Young Arab Leaders (YAL) has kept up with the current local, regional and global developments in order to anticipate trends and adapt its strategies and business objectives for the creation of a better future for the Arab youth. In the five years since YAL was established, the world has witnessed a number of significant changes. A grave financial crisis has hit the world casting doubt on the fundamentals of capitalism and the free economy. As a result economies need to react to this situation. Entrepreneurship has gained increasing importance as an employment vehicle that both developed and developing economies, including those in the Arab world, depend on to create jobs for the younger population. The good news is that technology has made entrepreneurship easier than ever, with computers and Internet available to future entrepreneurs. YAL’s mission is to help create a positive
