ArabNetMe Roadshow

I just got an email from ArabNet announcing their Roadshow event in Jordan. A free training workshop about entrepreneurship in the technology sector. It’s taking place on Dec 8, 2010 at the Friendship Auditorium in PSUT.

This traveling workshop is part of the ArabNet Roadshow, which will span 7 countries including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Egypt.

The workshop will give you the tools and expertise you need to grow your company and gain further exposure by helping you:

• meet with investors and learn about how to secure financing
• meet with experienced entrepreneurs and learn about growing your business, managing talent, and building a corporate culture
• learn more about the latest trends in the web space
• network and meet with skillful employees you can hire if you’ re looking to expand

Organized by the International Business Alliance Group / ArabNet, the workshop will feature a panel of experts from diverse backgrounds, and a roundtable breakout session where you can talk to the speakers in a close setting and get personalized advice.

It is an ideal opportunity for you to network and get expert insights to help you grow your business.

For more details click here to download the workshop flyer. For registration and information about the speakers, venue and more; click here.

ArabNet Pre-conference Workshop

Couple of hours ago we were at Al-Hasan Science City  (the campus that hosts QRCE) interacting and working together to explain the idea behind the first international conference for the Arab web industry; ArabNet 2010.

The workshop started with an introduction about the conference by Mohamad Khawaja (QRCE) and Ayman Azzeh (YEA), the introduction also included some stories on entrepreneurship in the Arab world. We were 9 in the hall when it started, then people started to join until we reached 14 people who introduced themselves in front of everyone.

Based on the agenda Khawaja and Azzeh started to explain the idea of the “Ideathon” giving an example for the template of a business case, and to make more useful, one of the attendees presented the business case he submitted to the “Ideation” already and discussed the idea with the audience. Also a good question came from one of the attendees asking about the benefits of submitting an idea, Khawaja answered that the people who will be there in Beirut during the conference time are a mix of entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, venture capitalists… etc; that obviously helps in taking any idea that will be presented to another level with the input from all people there. I also added to Khawaja’s answer the cash prize that the best 3 ideas will get (2500$, 1500$ and 1000$).

I’ve been invited to speak about Ideation Labs involvement to come back with ideas from the conference then I explained the “Startup Demo” part of the agenda and the event. We also announced the new deadline for applications and early registration.

After 6 months of launching the pre-beta version of nakhweh.com and under the patronage of Her Excellency Hala Bseiso Lattouf – Minister of Social Development; an outstanding social event sponsored by the Arab Bank will be held on the 27th of February as the official launch of the website.

The agenda of the event includes an interesting video (filmed by Aramram) and a lot segments that show the importance of volunteerism and social engagement. All segments are done in partnership with:

• 7iber.com by Mariam Abu Adas
• “Together” program by the Arab Bank
• Ta3leeleh by Rawan Zeine
• Madrasati by Dana Dajani
• Hamzet Wasel by Raghda Butros
• Jordan River Foundation by Valentina Qussisiya
• Raneen by Rawan Barakat
• Specific Union for Farmer Women in Jordan by Zeinab Al-Momany
• Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship by Mohammad Khawaja
• Zikra Initiative by Rabee’ Zureikat

There will also be a lot of surprises and announcements during the event about new services Nakhweh.com will be providing very soon.

Live streaming for the event will be available using the internet connection provided by Mada (link to be provided very soon).

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