Achieving Political Stability in the Middle East : Indybay

How do entrepreneurship, innovation and a sustainable private sector thrive in a stateless nation largely defined by conflict? Can they provide a stable solution to a perpetually unstable region? As Palestine continues to strive for full statehood, there are strong signs of growth in economic development throughout the region; change-makers in the private sector, entrepreneurs, innovators and philanthropists are all playing major roles in this unprecedented evolution. Join us as prominent development leaders share their experiences, perspectives and visions for the promising yet uncertain future of their troubled region.

Panelists:
Sabri Saidam, Ph.D., Advisor to the Palestinian President on Telecommunications, Information Technology and Technical Education; Deputy Secretary, Fateh Council

Nafez Husseini, Vice President, ICT & Digital Business, Consolidated Contractors Company

Zahi W. Khouri, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Palestinian National Beverage Company

Ammar Aker, CEO, Palestine Telecom Group

Jonathan Curiel, Journalist; Author, Al'America: Travel Through America's Arab and Islamic Roots - Moderator

Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program
Cost: $20 non-members, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students (with valid ID)
Also know: In association with the Middle East Member-Led Forum

Tickets: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2013-09-30/achieving-political-stability-middle-east-palestinian-view

Achieving Political Stability in the Middle East
Date	Monday September 30
Time	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location Details
The Commonwealth Club San Francisco office, right at the Montgomery Street BART station 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105
Event Type	Panel Discussion
Organizer/Author	Sam Conrad
How do entrepreneurship, innovation and a sustainable private sector thrive in a stateless nation largely defined by conflict? Can they provide a stable solution to a perpetually unstable region? As Palestine continues to strive for full statehood, there are strong signs of growth in economic development throughout the region; change-makers in the private sector, entrepreneurs, innovators and philanthropists are all playing major roles in this unprecedented evolution. Join us as prominent development leaders share their experiences, perspectives and visions for the promising yet uncertain future of their troubled region. Panelists: Sabri Saidam, Ph.D., Advisor to the Palestinian President on Telecommunications, Information Technology and Technical Education; Deputy Secretary, Fateh Council Nafez Husseini, Vice President, ICT & Digital Business, Consolidated Contractors Company Zahi W. Khouri, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Palestinian National Beverage Company Ammar Aker, CEO, Palestine Telecom Group Jonathan Curiel, Journalist; Author, Al'America: Travel Through America's Arab and Islamic Roots - Moderator Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program Cost: $20 non-members, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students (with valid ID) Also know: In association with the Middle East Member-Led Forum Tickets: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2013-09-30/achieving-political-stability-middle-east-palestinian-view For more event information: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/201... Added to the calendar on Thursday Sep 26th, 2013 4:57 PM

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