Category Archives: News

YAL Member Article

In a time where technology is taking over, it is time to adapt traditional arrangements with the right digital technology. YAL Member Helal Lootah explains what can go wrong with traditional social saving arrangements and how technology could enhance the traditional methods in his latest. Read full article

YAL Member Article

YAL Member Omar Al Handal, Managing Director of Al Handal International Group and Co-Founder of The Station, a foundation for Entrepreneurship is announcing its strategic partnership with Iraq’s leading telecommunications company, Zain Iraq. Zain’s expertise across the Middle East working on youth development coupled with The Station’s great access to a wide pool of entrepreneurs will be of great benefit to the future of our ecosystem. Read full press release 

YAL Member Article

YAL Member Al Anoud Al Hashmi shares her thoughts on the future of Smart Agriculture in the UAE in an article by Al Bayan. Passionate about Smart Agriculture, she launches The Futurist Company that aims to develop long term future facing solutions and ideas that create a positive impact worldwide using technology and innovation. Read full article

YAL Board Member Winning Moment

 Congratulations to YAL Board Member Saad Al Rubaiaan who has been appointed as a Chapter Ambassador (GCC) for LSE Generate! 

LSE Generate is a program by the London School of Economics and Political Science that supports students and alumni at each stage of their entrepreneurial journey and provides the infrastructure to build, develop and scale their ideas.

YAL Member Winning Moment

YAL Member Heba Sayed has been featured among 50 Marketing and Strategy Executives worldwide in the latest report by TalkWalker and Trust Pilot exploring State of Conversation in 2021. The report explored how leading brands leverage the voice of the customer to accelerate their growth in light of how the COVID 19 pandemic has changed the way brands and consumers interact, altering expectations on both sides.

YAL Chairperson Article

YAL Chairperson Muna Al Gurg was interviewed by Emirates Woman in part of their Gratitude Issue. The topics discussed were Philanthropy and how to give back to the community where Muna was able to share her views on her passion, inspirations and her plans for the future. Read full article here.