12 DECEMBER 2022
13 DECEMBER 2022
12 DECEMBER 2022
13 DECEMBER 2022
The event will lead to embracing all aspects of the Palestinian ICT sector; trends, challenges, decision makers, businessmen and economists under one roof for opening new horizons towards putting Palestine on the top of the global ICT sector.
The event will focus on Palestine’s aptitude to be at the forefront of the digitalization arena for presenting an overview of the most applicable digitization efforts.
The event will enable the Palestinian sectors and the community as a whole to thrive and cope with any future crisis and will give exposure to multiple regional and international success stories and experiences.
The event will be a vital opportunity to work together to signify the need for a sea-change as the world has begun to walk in the journey of digital transformation.
This event is organized Under the Patronage of the president of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas. The event will spot the lights on Palestine’s aptitude and readiness for the adoption of Digital Transformation and its intersection with the various Palestinian sectors.
Secretary General – Council of Ministers
Born in 1965 in Deir El Ghusun, Amjed is an established engineering management expert and academic in the field of artificial intelligence, policy making, strategic planning, institutional development, performance management, and innovation and excellence, with more than 25- year experience designing and delivering effective solutions to governments & companies seeking business excellence. He has extensive experience in government and private sectors locally, regionally, and internationally.
Joined An-Najah National University in 1996, where he established the first Industrial Engineering (IE) program in Palestine and chaired the department for several years, after which he worked for many years as a professor of Management Engineering. He also managed to establish other BIS program in the IT Faculty in 2005, and an MS program in Management Engineering in 2007.
Resigned from academia in 2007, and continued to deliver mission through a network of business offices in Ramallah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Amman, where he designed and supervised hundreds of projects in strategy and policy development, restructuring, risk management, innovation, and quality/excellence.
Worked in Palestine, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, and UK, and with many international organizations such as World Bank, Dubai Quality Group, WHO, CHF International, JICA, GIZ, and the European EFQM as a licensed advisor to deliver Excellence consulting services. Long experience in the Palestinian Government and Laws through previous assignments at the Office of the President, Ministry of National Economy, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Civil Police, Judicial Council, Ministry of Transport, Statistics Bureau, and State Audit Bureau.
Education
Program Leader for Infrastructure & Senior Energy Specialist – World Bank
Dr. Ashok Sarkar
Program Leader -Infrastructure & Senior Energy Specialist, MENA Infrastructure Practice Group, The World Bank (West Bank and Gaza Office), Jerusalem.
Dr. Ashok Sarkar is a Program Leader for Infrastructure and Senior Energy Specialist in the World Bank’s MENA Infrastructure Practice Group (Energy, Digital and Transport), and is based in the West Bank and Gaza Office in Jerusalem.
During his professional career in international development spanning 30+ years, including earlier in the ADB, USAID, RMA (USA), and BHEL (India) Ashok has worked in 40+ countries, developing clean energy projects valued cumulatively at $2.5 billion+. He started his career as a power engineer designing thermal power plants in mid-1980s. He is currently working on projects in solar PV, electric mobility, energy efficiency, DSM/demand response, sustainable cooling, and clean energy and jobs in MENA, South Asia, and Africa regions, specifically through financing and/or technical advisory operations in the West Bank and Gaza, Egypt, Yemen, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa.
Ashok has presented and published widely in different aspects of clean energy development and decarbonization. Until 2018, he had been a regular visiting faculty for sustainable energy at the University of Oslo’s summer program for over 15 years. While working in ADB and the World Bank, he had also served as an international technical expert member of the UNFCCC’s CDM Methodologies Panel and as chair of the UNEP’s Global LED Lighting Taskforce. An engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, India, Ashok holds a Masters in Energy Planning & Policy from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. He received his Ph.D. in 1997 from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, which also conferred upon him a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022.
CEO of Ooredoo Palestine
Dr. Durgham Maraee is the CEO of Ooredoo Palestine. He has extensive experience in the telecom industry as well as in business management and investment management. Under his leadership, Ooredoo Palestine delivered strong growth in market share, subscriber base, revenue, EBITDA and net profit year after year. Dr. Maraee also oversaw the successful launch of the company’s commercial services in the Gaza Strip, as well as its highly successful launch of 3G services in the West Bank.
Before joining Ooredoo, Dr. Maraee served as the Chief Investment Officer of the Palestine Investment Fund (“PIF”), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Palestine. At PIF, Dr. Maraee managed an 800 million USD investment portfolio and supervised the development of many new investment initiatives that aimed at promoting economic growth in Palestine in various economic sectors such as telecom, energy, housing, finance, and manufacturing. Prior to that, Dr. Maraee worked as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in New York City, where he provided strategic advice to leading American and international companies in various economic sectors.
Dr. Maraee holds a master’s and doctorate degrees in International Law from Harvard University.
Economic Growth and Infrastructure Team Leader USAID/ West Bank and Gaza Mission
Dr. Fadi Abdellatif is a strategic planner and economic development expert with more than twenty-seven years of experience working in private and public sector entities. He joined USAID in 2005 and worked on designing and managing multi-million dollar economic development programs in the West Bank and Gaza and in Jordan. Dr. Abdellatif currently leads the Economic Growth and Infrastructure (EGI) team at the USAID/ West Bank and Gaza Mission. EGI portfolio covers economic growth, water and sanitation, energy, climate change, community development, and infrastructure activities.
In 2010, Dr. Abdellatif worked in the United States for President Barak Obama’s Global Engagement Initiative by developing programs that would advance entrepreneurship in Muslim Majority Countries. In addition, he actively participated in preparing for the 2010 Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship that was led by the President of the United States. As a result of this work, he received a letter of appreciation from President Obama.
Dr. Abdellatif was seconded by USAID as Special Advisor to the Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy for four years (2014-2018). During that time, he advised senior Palestinian Authority leadership on economic development, energy, Gaza reconstruction, and policy reform matters.
Prior to joining USAID, Dr. Abdellatif managed private businesses in the West Bank and Gaza, Israel, Jordan, and Turkey. His work covered regional and international trade, manufacturing, agribusiness, hospitality services, and marketing.
Dr. Abdellatif’s areas of expertise include institutional capacity building, political economy, public financial management, economic policy, trade facilitation, investment promotion, private sector development, inclusive financial sector development, livelihood recovery, post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, water and energy security, infrastructure development, and academic research.
Dr. Abdellatif holds a PhD in Social Sciences and International Studies (Palestine Studies) from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Haifa, and a BSc in Food Engineering from the Middle East Technical University in Turkey. As part of his PhD studies, he did a research on the effect of the energy crisis in Gaza on de-development and unviability.
Governor and Chairman of PMA
Dr. Feras Milhem is a PhD. holder of Law from the Vrije Universities Brussel in 2004, he got his master's degree from Birzeit University in 2000 at Commercial Law. He got his first degree in law from Fez-Morocco.
He has gained in-depth experience in his field; he has served as the team leader of the Rule of Law (Justice and Security) in the International Quartet office for more than seven years, was in charge of the Economic Relationship File on fiscal leakages between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, was in charge of the Palestine Monetary Authority’s Ombudsperson Office for four years, and served for two-time as a member in the PMA’s board before he was appointed as a Governor.
For nearly eighteen years, Dr.Milhem worked as a researcher and consultant on several legislative and judicial projects. Dr.Milhem was a lecturer at Birzeit University Law School from 2004 to 2009, during which time he served as assistant dean of the faculty and was an adviser to the Palestinian Minister of Interior from 2007 to 2009. He has also contributed to several studies related to economic research, including with the MAS Institute.
Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology
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Prime minister of the Palestinian national authority
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Strategic Advisor of Enabel in Palestine and Jordan.
Dr. Khaled Rajab is the Strategic Advisor of Enabel in Palestine and Jordan. He is the leading the EU group of Team Europe Initiative on digital transformation. Dr. Rajab is a senior development expert with 20+ years of experience in project management, strategic development, investment planning, designing, formulating and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation procedures for multi-million programs and projects in the MENA region.
Before joining ENABEL, Khaled worked as a Senior Development Officer at the Representative Office of Canada in Ramallah. Khaled Rajab has a PhD in Governance and Policy Analysis from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, a MA in Environmental Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in the USA, and BS in Civil Engineering from Birzeit University.
CEO - The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Subsequent to the decision undertaken by the Council of Minister in November 2021, H.E Eng. Bassam Fadel Al-Sarhan was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of TRC.
Eng. Al-Sarhan has long experience in the Telecommunications and Information Technology field, which he held many prominent positions and memberships as a General Manager for many international telecommunications companies.
Throughout his professional career, Eng. AL- Sarhan assigned and entrusted for managing a number of important positions in telecommunication and information technology, he was the Chief of Projects and Technical Division for His Majesty’s Royal Communications in the period of 1987-1997, he was selected a member of the Jordan’s delegation and heading the communication services during the negotiations of the delegation through the peace process Negotiations in the Middle East , in addition he held many prominent memberships in the Board of Directors at international companies for Telecommunications and Business Developments.
Eng. Al-Sarhan holds a Master’s degree of Engineering Administration and management of information systems from George Washington University (Washington D.C), a Bachelor’s degree of Science (Electrical/ Telecommunications) from George Washington University (Washington D.C).
Chief Operations Officer – BCI Group
Eng. Mohammed Tamimi: Chief Operations Officer – BCI Group. Mr. Tamimi holds BSc in computer engineering. Joined BCI Group in 2016 as the Operations Director; managing all the activities at BCI Solutions, providing Solutions, telecommunications, and system integration to the public sector, private sector, banking, academic, energy, water authority, and utility services.
Served 22 years in the public sector, held the position of General Director of IT at the Palestinian Ministry of Interior, and a member of the Team Core of the EGovernment, National Cyber Security Team.
Minister of National Economy
Mr. Khalid Osaily assumed his responsibilities as a Minister of National Economy in April 2019. In this capacity, he also chairs the Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency (PIPA), Palestine Industrial Estates and the Free Zones Authority (PIEFZA), and the Palestine Standards Institute (PSI).
Mr. Osaily who is holding a degree in Business Administration obtained in 1970,
is a pioneer businessman and a private sector leader and well-known for his visionary thinking and successful initiatives. He served on the Board of Directors of a number of companies including the Gaza Power Generating Company (GPGC). He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) that represents a diversified portfolio of investment companies. Moreover, he was the Chairman of Osaily General Trading and Contracting Company as well as of the National Aluminum and Profile Company (NAPCO). Mr. Khaled Osaily is a member of the Board at many Public Sector authorities.
As a socially responsible leader and supporter of the Public Good, Osaily held a number of public positions. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Palestinian Monetary Authority from 2002 to 2005. Back in 1976, Osaily was elected as the youngest member of Hebron’s Municipal Council. He then served as Deputy Mayor till 2003.
In April 2007, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, placed his trust in Khaled Osaily by appointing him as Mayor of Hebron, attesting to his skills and ability to lead the largest city in the West Bank. Since then, as a dedicated leader, Osaily has been a driver for change in Hebron Municipality till October 2012.
As a well-known person in the private sector on the National level Mr. Osaily was elected as a member of the board of trustees at Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) in 2015.
For his contributions in supporting the high education system Mr. Osaily is a Board of Trustees’ member at the Middle East University in Jordan since 2012 and a Board of Trustees’ Member of Al Quds University in Jerusalem.
Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Member of the PLO Executive Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Investment Fund PIF - on behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF). At PIF, Dr. Mustafa is focused on impact and innovation – two themes that have defined his career. He has launched a number of start-ups and companies, including PalTel, Wataniya Mobile, and Massader for Natural Resources and Infrastructure, as well as investment funds, such as the Rasmalah Palestine Equity Fund and the Sharakat Fund for SMEs. He facilitated the IPOs and exits of Saudi Telecom, Orange Jordan, PalTel, Sanad, and Wataniya, and was instrumental in building the Palestinian Islamic banking sector. Dr. Mustafa has extensive experience with government, global institutions, and academia. He served as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs in 2013 and as Deputy PM and Minister of National Economy from 2013-2014. On the international front, he held senior positions across a variety of sectors at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. for a period of 15 years.
Minister of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
Usama Sadawi is the Palestinian State Minster of the newly established Ministry of
Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.
He is in charge of setting the fundamentals and building the Palestinian
entrepreneurial ecosystem with relevant stakeholders including public and nongovernmental institutions, private sector and entrepreneurs, with specific mandate
and focus on youth and women.
His ultimate goal is to build the Palestinian ecosystem, to enhance
entrepreneurship and innovation up to the global standards and best practices
taking into consideration the Palestinian identity.
In the institutional building process, the Minister lead a participatory planning
approach with all stakeholders and actors to identify the main characteristics of the
Palestinian ecosystem that resulted in the first strategic plan framework and then
developed as the first sectorial strategic plan for the entrepreneurship and
empowerment in Palestine.
He believes in Palestinian youth, provides them with the opportunity to become
vital partners in the decision-making process and empowers them in shaping their
future.
Chief Executive Officer of Paltel Group
Mr. Abdel Majeed Melhem is the Chief Executive Officer of Paltel Group.
Melhem started his career with “Jawwal” in 1999, where he held several senior positions, including Sales Director and Customer Care Director.
In 2010, he was promoted by the Board of Directors to the position of General Manager for the sister company Palestine Telecommunications Company "Paltel". Over the next four years Melhem and his team strengthened investment in the network infrastructure, upgrading it with the latest technologies, increasing the spread of Internet services and doubling Internet speeds over Palestine. In addition, during his journey in Paltel, he was able to make the first direct connection to the Palestinian network via the international submarine cable, a critical development that put Paltel on equal footing with other major telecommunications companies operating in the region.
In 2014 Melhem moved back from Paltel to his second family, Jawwal where he held the position of the General Manager from October 2014 until early 2022. In this period as a General Manger of Jawwal, Melhem and his team were successfully launched 3G services across the country, thus enabling a quantum leap in the levels of speed and data transmission in Palestine’s telecommunication infrastructure- a feat now recognized as a national achievement due to the digital transformation undergone in Palestine since.
Following this achievement, Melham went forward still, launching The National Electronic Payment Company “Jawwal Pay” in 2020; an integrated and smart electronic wallet able to facilitate commercial services in digital form. This was another first for the company (and country) obtaining a license from the Palestinian Monetary Authority to create such a system and maintain Palestine’s telecommunication development alongside the most developed nations in the world. Indeed, this innovative service can be considered as a breakthrough step enabling the consumer to complete all daily financial movements quickly and safely.
In recognition of his groundbreaking achievements for both Paltel and Jawwal, and for telecommunication advances in Palestine more generally, alongside his dynamic and forward-thinking management skills, Melhem was promoted to CEO Of Jawwal in February 2022 by the board of Directors.
Currently, Mr. Melhem sits as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for “Jawwal Pay”, is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hebron University, is a part of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of PADICO Industrial and sits on the Board of Directors of Arkan Real Estate Company. In addition to these important business positions, he is also a member of the Executive Office of the Palestinian Olympic Committee.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Sciences from Hebron University, and has attained several specialized certificates in the field of management, financial sciences and marketing from globally recognized international institutions.
Founder and CEO - Intertech
Mr. Ala Alaeddin holds a Master Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has over 25 years of experience in IT Management and Leadership, Consultation, Training, Web Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Technology Innovation, and Management Information Systems. Mr. Alaeddin is the executive director and founder of InterTech Company for Web, Mobile and Innovative Technologies Development, which was founded 1999. Since 2004, Alaeddin founded and chaired many startup companies including Nmotion for Multimedia and Animation, giftstopalestine.com (an e-commerce platform) and Digital Plus, which produces “Aliqtisadi” (an economic media portal).
Mr. Alaeddin is currently a vice chairperson and one of the main founders of the Palestine India Technopark (PITP), a national science and technology park established in 2016. He also helped in establishing Palestine IT Associations (PITA) in 1999, The Palestinian National Naming Authority (PNINA) in 2003 and Palestine ICT Incubator (PICTI) in 2004. From 2007 until 2011, Mr. Alaeddin severed as the Chairman of the Board for PITA and the Palestine ICT Incubator (PICTI) for 4 years. He also served as a board member at many national organizations like PNINA, Palestine Investment Promotion Agency (PIPA), Palestine Private Sector Coordination Council (PPSC), and the QIF Project and the Scientific Research Counsel at the Ministry of Higher Education and Palestine Education Initiative (PEI).
Founder of Rawabi City and Vice Chairman of Paltel Group
Bashar Masri is chairman of Massar International, a company he founded in 1995 to promote private sector development and economic growth in Palestine. Under his leadership, Massar has grown to include more than 30 subsidiaries in the fields of financial services, real estate, media and communications, logistics, retail, agribusiness, and information technology. Massar’s group of enterprises employs thousands of Palestinians and has brought technology, know-how, and industry best practices to Palestine.
Masri is the visionary behind Rawabi, the first Palestinian planned city, a massive undertaking that has garnered world attention. With thousands of housing units built to serve families from multiple demographics, ultramodern infrastructure, and emerging commercial and tech hubs, the city has already had profound economic and social impacts on Palestinians.
In 2021, Masri launched an ambitious new project in East Jerusalem, Lana, to serve the Palestinian community. The new mixed-use residential neighborhood will include eight residential towers, a shopping center, a commercial hub, a school, and green space for outdoor recreation.
Masri serves as board chair of the Palestine Development and Investment Company (PEX: PADICO) which helps drive the Palestinian economy with investments in vital industrial sectors including real estate, telecommunications, tourism, industry, agriculture, environment, and energy. He is also the vice chair of Palestine Telecommunication Company (PEX: Paltel) the main telecommunication operator in Palestine.
Named by the World Economic Forum as a Global Leader of Tomorrow and ranked among the World's 50 Greatest Leaders in 2018 by Fortune magazine, Masri was featured in a full-length segment on CBS’s 60 Minutes: “Rawabi: One Man’s Vision for a Palestinian Future” (December 2019). He dedicates significant time to public service and board membership, serving on the Development Advisory Council of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the Board of Trustees of An-Najah National University, the Deans’ Council at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the Board of the Palestine Olympic Committee. He is also board chair of the Palestine Chess Federation.
Masri holds a B.S degree in Chemical Engineering. from Virginia Polytechnic University.
Telecommunications tycoon
HANI ALAMI is a Palestinian telecommunications tycoon, born and living in Jerusalem, who established a number of telecommunications companies — first and foremost Coolnet, an Internet service provider (ISP) that operates high-speed Internet services. On 2015 Alami acquired Alvarion jointly with Via
Europa Group that won the IEC Optic fiber tender for $10.5 Million. In the last years he acquired Fusion and SMT two Palestinian operators in Gaza strip to develop the broadband over fiber and microwave infrastructure . In addition in 2020 he Co-founded EziCodes in Egypt with Saudi Partners to answer the Coding development in the Middle East. HANI ALAMI, CEO of COOLNET, has many years of national and regional experience in telecommunications and business development. He is attuned to all aspects of technology and entrepreneurship and supports a wide range of endeavors. Coolnet also operates integration services for wireless communication networks, carries out projects and serves as a project contractor in Africa and the Middle East. Since 2009, with HANI at the helm, COOLNET GROUP has become one of the largest telco companies in Palestine and leading telecom solutions provider in the field of broadband and communication technologies. COOLNET has branched out to several locations in both the developed and developing world. An experienced enthusiast, HANI excels at creating blue oceans and the kind of added value that triggers markets. With multiple acquisitions and mergers in the telecom sector he leverages his experience and network to mentor and support emerging entrepreneurs and promising ideas. A career of successful business exits in the technology sector grants HANI the ability to see the big picture and steer management through difficulties and challenging crises. HANI routinely contributes his time and experience as a philanthropist and mentor to multiple initiatives across the region. Few years ago he established JEST (JERUSALEM ENTREPRENEURS FOR SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY), the first entrepreneurship center and hub for startups in EAST JERUSALEM. JEST promotes and supports technology and the culture of innovation, with special emphasis on programs for women and youth.
Creating new echo system in Center of the middle east (Jerusalem) that considered the center of the conflict zone is not an easy mission yet Alami could create the first waves to make the change while the hub is creating a unique convergence point in East Jerusalem where students, graduates, entrepreneurs and innovators can come together to work on their ideas and projects in an open environment that can be leveraged as the start of an ecosystem. Where all the services provided targeted existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, in addition to the wider community. Lectured in Harvard, MIT and California University around the Palestinian entrepreneurs ecosystem and the challenges under the occupation, TEDx speaker in Jerusalem about the drain brain between Palestinians in Jerusalem. Participated as judge in several international competitions between them for Ebay, Google and Microsoft.
Head of Product Management Department - Bank of Palestine.
Husam Awwad joined Bank of Palestine (BOP) in 2008. He is currently the Head of the Product Management Department at the Bank of Palestine with a focus on retail credit, cards, small businesses, and Digital products. Prior to this position, Husam held various roles in the bank's departments, like business digital banking, business development and financial inclusion, and in BOP’s subsidiary company that specializes in e-payment solutions, PalPay (Palestine Payments). His expertise in this industry was earned by occupying both sales and business development roles in the field of payments and products, in addition to his worldwide exposure to forums and dealing with the industry giants.
Digital Development
Mr. Julius Zubė is an international development cooperation expert with more than ten years of experience working in the field of development cooperation, particularly in terms of supporting the development of international partnerships between the European Union and developing countries. During his career, Julius has implemented international projects focused on digitalization and/or sustainable development initiatives in Iraq, Ghana, South Africa, Somalia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Guyana, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Sint Maarten. Apart from supporting the implementation of these projects, he was responsible for setting up effective partnerships with local partners and government institutions in these countries.
Currently, Julius acts as the International Development Consultant at NRD Companies, a global ICT development and digital transformation firm based in Lithuania, supporting international partnerships with experts and organizations for projects in the areas of e-Governance, digital transformation, and/or institutional capacity building. Alongside this role, Julius also acts as the Development Cooperation Lead at INFOBALT, the national DigiTech Sector Association of Lithuania, in which he supports the development of partnerships and exchanges between Lithuania’s ICT sector and partner institutions and organizations in developing countries.
Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
Mr. Karolis Žemaitis is the Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania. K.Žemaitis has been working as an advisor to the Minister of the Economy and Innovation since the beginning of the current government term. Prior to joining EIMIN, he worked as Head of Business Unit at Go Vilnius, Project Manager at Kaunas University of Technology, and at the Invest Lithuania Agency. During his career, K. Žemaitis has accumulated valuable knowledge in the areas of investment attraction, economic competitiveness, business development and international cooperation. K. Žemaitis has a master degree in Marketing and Management and a bachelor degree in Economics and Politics and from ISM University.
CEO - IT expert
Mr. Ewaida is an IT expert. He has more than 28 years experience in IT, software development and management. His education background supports him. He holds a Master of Philosophy (Mphil) degree in computer science (Data Engineering) since 1999, and a master of science M.S.c in 1997 from Keele University U.K. Moreover, Mr. Ewaida has worked as IT lecturer at Birzeit University, IT department from the year 1999 till 2004.
On the other hand, Mr. Ewaida owns a private IT company, in Palestine called Al-Andalus Software Development co. )ASD). It has been established since 2000 in Ramallah.
Mr. Ewaida has experience and skills in developing, implementing, and managing IT projects specially financial and business solutions. In addition, he has rich experience in business development, managing people, planning, marketing and partnerships, banks, telecom & finance industry, system implementations, and business analysis.
Since he has a company which works in Jordan, Iraq and UAE, he gained a good experience in the region market in IT & other sectors.
Recently, Mr. Ewaida has joined two EU IT research projects, with other universities from UK, Spain, Italy, Jordan, Tunis, and Palestine under Erasums+ initiatives (Program of the European Union)
Mr. Ewaida was Member of the Board of Directors, Palestinian IT Association of Companies (PITA) and Palestinian ICT Incubator (PICTI). At that time, he was a Fintech Group chairman (2019-2021)
Team Leader - Tasdeer Programme
A seasoned private sector development professional, entrepreneur and impact investment specialist with over 30 years of diverse experience with international, private, and public sector organizations across Africa, Australia, and Palestine.
Nassim Nour is currently the Team Leader for the UK-funded Trade Facilitation and Customs Support Programme (Tasdeer). Before that, he was the Executive Director of Sharakat Co - a subsidiary of the Palestine Investment Fund and its platform for investment in agriculture, health, technology, and education. Prior to his work with Sharakat, he was seconded by the UK government as advisor to Quartet Representative Tony Blair to lead on tourism and light manufacturing portfolio within the Initiative for the Palestinian Economy. He also held several senior positions with the UK Department for International Development (now FCDO) for over ten years, including as policy lead for its multilateral support and as head of private sector development division. Earlier in his career, Mr Nour held several senior leadership positions during his tenure with World Vision International in Mauritania, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Australia.
Mr. Nour served on a number of executive boards, including: the Palestine Ijara Islamic Leasing Company, Al-Rabyeh Animal Feed Plant, Istishari Arab Hospital, Souktel Incorporation and the Palestine Trade Center (Paltrade). He is also the founder of Transcend business process outsourcing company and a former member of the National Team for Local Economic Development.
Born and raised in Bethlehem, Palestine, Mr. Nour is a Fulbright scholar with an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Bethlehem University.
CEO of Business Alliance
Omar Al-Sahili is the CEO of Business Alliance, BA, (www.BusinessAlliance.me), a management consulting and business support services company with offices in Palestine and Jordan.
Business Alliance (BA) provides unique services in the wider domains of Job Creation & Self-employment, GIG Economy & ICT Sector Development, IT Consulting, and Recruitment.
Omar has over 27 years of extensive experience in the private, governmental, telecom, and educational sectors, as well as proven experience and skills in project management, institutional development, and partnership development. Omar’s professional and life mission is to work with IDEAS, PEOPLE, and ORGANIZATIONS to develop and move forward.
Commercial Director at BCI
Tamer graduated from the University of Essex in the UK, and currently he is the Commercial Director at BCI, which is a leading ICT company in Palestine and the region. Tamer has played a main role in the success of BCI in the Palestinian market, and was a main pillar in building BCI well established infrastructure with a main focus to have a state of art service centers network offering a different customer journey and after sales service experience. He is also a former Board Member and the current Chairman of the Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies (PITA) and Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), PITA is the umbrella for all the Palestinian IT and Telecom companies.
Tamer is also a member in a number of national and regional committees
Chief Retail Officer - Bank of Palestine
He is the head of 73 branch and office in Bank of Palestine with more than 1000 employees, responsible for all the banking operations within Bank of Palestine, for all segments (Retail, Corporate, SMES, and small business. Leading 4 departments that are responsible of retail market share increase and development: Head of Marketing Department, Head of Direct Sales Department for individual and small business, Head of Retail Relations Department (premier and diaspora relations), and Head of Business Development Department. He has BA in Business Administration and MBA.
CEO of Ajyal Radio Network
Mr. Walid is the CEO and editor in chief – AJYAL RADIO NETWORK. He is also new media and journalism lecturer in many Palestinian universities, and a participant in several international programs for the exchange of international experience in journalism such as (BBC -France 24 – DW Germany- Fojo Sweden – NIPPON TV Japan - ARIJ Jordan- Radio of Cairo) and others.
With more than 20 years’ experience in media and journalism field, and was enrolled in an Austrian Ph.D. program of management (EASA). Holds M.A degree of democracy and human rights – Birzeit University – Palestine, and B.A degree of radio and TV – Birzeit University – Palestine.
Executive Director of the Financial Stability Group in PMA
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Birzeit University and holds certificate in enterprise risk management from the institution of risk management (IRM), London, UK, in addition to many academic and professional certificates specialized in the fields of central banking.
He joined the Monetary Authority in 2001, and was involved in several important positions until he got promoted as Executive Director of the Financial Stability Group. He is a chairman and member of many local and international committees in the field of banking. He is also a board member of foundation of orphans fund development and administration, municipal Development and lending fund, and the Palestinian National Economic Empowerment Institution (PNEEI).
GovTech Policy Expert
Ms. Ieva Žilionienė is an established government digitalization policy and strategy expert with deep expertise in national and global GovTech trends, initiatives, programs and use cases. Ms. Žilionienė has more than 20 years of experience in high-level positions at the national governmental institutions of Lithuania, as well as in the implementation of many intersectoral reforms and projects aimed at the digitalization of Lithuania and development of digital Government, including the application of GovTech solutions. Apart from her current role as the Consulting Business Lead at the NRD Companies, a global ICT development and digital transformation firm, Ieva also acts as the GovTech Policy Lead at INFOBALT, the national DigiTech Sector Association of Lithuania.
Ieva Žilionienė spent 15 years working for the Lithuanian Government at the Information Society Development Committee in the roles of the Head of Strategies and Programmes and the Deputy Director General. Furthermore, as the Director of the Strategy and later – the Deputy Director General at the Communications Regulation Authority of Lithuania, she was responsible for regulating electronic communications, postal services, rail transport sectors, and supervision of digital trust services, such as e-signature. Ieva has substantial experience supporting developing countries in their national digitalization processes, both through the implementation of the EU Twinning projects in the EU neighborhood countries and by currently leading several international consultancy projects that support the development of digital governments in the Caribbean region.
Minister of Education
Minister of Education
President, Palestine Academy for Science & Technology
President, Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie
Chairman, Palestinian European Academic Cooperation Council
Acting President, Al-Quds University
Chairman, Board of Directors of the Arab Foundations Forum
President, Alpha International for Research, Polling & Informatics
President, the Palestinian Society for Mathematical Sciences
Co-founder, the Network of Palestinian Scientists and Technologists Abroad
Director, National Team for Scientific Research Policies
Director, Science and Technology Planning Unit at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretary General, Foundation Global Education
Founder, Elham Palestine
Chairman, the selection committee for the WISE Prize
Member of the High Council for Innovation and Excellence
Adviser to the World Bank, UNESCO, ESCWA, the European Union, and other international organizations in Education & Innovation, Science & Technology and Development.
Member of the Supreme Council on Technical and Vocational Education.
Prime minister of the Palestinian national authority
Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology
CEO - The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Subsequent to the decision undertaken by the Council of Minister in November 2021, H.E Eng. Bassam Fadel Al-Sarhan was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of TRC.
Eng. Al-Sarhan has long experience in the Telecommunications and Information Technology field, which he held many prominent positions and memberships as a General Manager for many international telecommunications companies.
Throughout his professional career, Eng. AL- Sarhan assigned and entrusted for managing a number of important positions in telecommunication and information technology, he was the Chief of Projects and Technical Division for His Majesty’s Royal Communications in the period of 1987-1997, he was selected a member of the Jordan’s delegation and heading the communication services during the negotiations of the delegation through the peace process Negotiations in the Middle East , in addition he held many prominent memberships in the Board of Directors at international companies for Telecommunications and Business Developments.
Eng. Al-Sarhan holds a Master’s degree of Engineering Administration and management of information systems from George Washington University (Washington D.C), a Bachelor’s degree of Science (Electrical/ Telecommunications) from George Washington University (Washington D.C).
Commercial Director at BCI
Tamer graduated from the University of Essex in the UK, and currently he is the Commercial Director at BCI, which is a leading ICT company in Palestine and the region. Tamer has played a main role in the success of BCI in the Palestinian market, and was a main pillar in building BCI well established infrastructure with a main focus to have a state of art service centers network offering a different customer journey and after sales service experience. He is also a former Board Member and the current Chairman of the Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies (PITA) and Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), PITA is the umbrella for all the Palestinian IT and Telecom companies.
Tamer is also a member in a number of national and regional committees
ICT Conference on the 13th of December at 09:00 AM. For 2022; We Are Building Palestine’s Digital Building Blocks! Through:
Executive Director of Gaza Geteway
Bassma Ali, has 11+ years of progressive experience in both Information Technology and Project Management for different international and local businesses and organizations. Bassma has cofounded GGateway an. Outsourcing Impact Company in West Bank and Gaza in 2013 and currently is GG Chief Executive Officer (CEO). For her work with GGateway, Bassma was featured as Next Generation Leader in Time Magazine in Oct 2018 and GQ Middle East. Also, Bassma is SDG&Her Winner for 2020 on behalf of MENA Region.
Bassma had Bachelor of Science in computer science with honor from Montana State University, Mt, USA 2008. In 2011, Bassma completed the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program—a one-year MBA-equivalent program in Business and Leadership drawn from Portland State University’s (PSU) MBA curriculum, provided for distinguished global leaders.
PITA board members and Chief Executive officer at fusion for Internet and telecommunication system
Education Eng/ BSC in Communication Engineer PHD in management Lecture in Palestine university 2021,
Pita board member from 2021 to 2023 IVLP USA ,
specialist resource mobilization ,HR,
Fusion ISP and Telecommunication Founder
13 years in The IT as Telecommunication and networking engineer
IT Entrepreneur
Software development
Tetra network certified
Mobile banking system Palestinian Entrepreneur invited by state department , USA ,IVLP 2013 ( international leadership USA 2013
Lecturer of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at IUG
Lecturer of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at IUG, Senior Marketing Manager at Rasseed, Doctor of Medicine, MSc Digital Marketing from Loughborough University London, MSc Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning from Imperial College London
Central Banking Supervision Specialist-Palestine Monetary Authority
Dr. Rafat Alaraj is a Central Banking Supervision Specialist with over 22 years of a significant experience in risk-based supervision, inspection, and fraud investigation.
Dr. Alaraj holds a Ph. D. in Accounting and Finance / Economics and Business with First Honor's Degree from Santiago de Compostela University – Spain.
Dr. Alaraj has been working as a Regional Supervisor for Supervision at Gaza Office, Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA). Moreover, he is a certified trainer at The Palestinian Banking Institute (PBI) for many courses such as: supervision and risk management, banks standards evaluation, compliance in banks, fraud risk assessment, credit risk, market risk, operational risk under Basel II.
Dr. Alaraj attended many forums, seminars, workshops, and conferences on various subjects held by professional organizations.
In addition, Dr. Alaraj was the head of many scientific sessions in international Conferences.
He is also Certified Journal Referee in many International journals, and a supervisor for many masters’ thesis and external discussant in the area of Accounting, Financial Management, Banking and Finance
Business Development Office at Business & Technology Incubator (BTI)
He has completed his master degree in Management and Finance. He has been working as a Business Development Office at the Business and Technology Incubator (BTI) since 2015. He has worked closely with many CBOs, NGOs and incubators in the Gaza Strip in capacity building and business development for youth entrepreneurs and many startups through delivering training, coaching, consultations and mentorship.
IT Expert
Over the past Twenty-Six years of his professional career, Haitham Abu Shaaban has accumulated a wide range of experiences in strategic investment management, mobile and telecommunication and digitization sector, corporate strategy and management, strategic commercial management, as well as business development.
Today, he has become a recognized senior business figure serving as one of the investment, telecommunication, and corporate private sector experts. Through his experiences with reputable international telecommunication corporations, regional financial institutions, and international development firms; he has managed to create major achievements that were acknowledged on all economic levels in Palestine. He has also contributed to reset the telecommunication market dynamics through several strategic projects and interventions in the West Bank and Gaza markets. Mr. Abu Shaaban was and still is voluntarily involved in many civil institutions and projects on board of directors’ levels including private sector associations, financial, education, and health sectors.
His experience was enhanced with high standard education and training, as he is graduate of International Business Administration from California State University and has attended several high level international training programs
PITA board member and CEO of Nepras for Media & IT
Hammam Alnabahin is the CEO of Nepras for Media & IT which has been established in 2001. Nepras provides IT services solutions in cloud hosting services and web systems.
Hammam has a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He worked a full-time job as an IT Infrastructure Manager at the Islamic University of Gaza for more than 10 years in addition to working as a consultant in IT Infrastructure with many local universities and institutions.
Regional Director- Paltel
Mohamed has graduated from Arab Academy in Science and technology he studied computer science as a Computer Engineer in Alexandria. He began his career establishing his own company , he is Currently working as a Regional director at Paltel,
Eng.Mohamed is widely known for his Ideas , thoughts and shares in the High tech , While his engagements in the social activities as a previous PITA Board member are respected and known.
Director General of the General Directorate of Licensing, the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology.
Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications with a demonstrated history of working in the industry of telecommunications and Internet for over 28 years. Mr. Ziad Elsheikhdeeb is the Director General of the General Directorate of Licensing in the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Gaza. Having worked for several years in the private sector in the field of telecommunications networks management. Mr. Ziad Elsheikhdeeb is a certified arbitrator in the Engineering Arbitration Center and has an extensive experience in both the academic and training fields.
Deputy Minister of Telecom and IT
Holds a master’s degree in information technology and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, with experience in computing, network systems, the management and regulation of communications for more than 28 years.
He worked for several years in the academic field and has a long training experience in computer systems and networks. He has such various experiences in the field of institutional development.
He chaired the E-government strategic plan preparation committee, and supervised the preparation of the national strategy for information and communication technology, he provided technical support and advice to many governmental, academic and civil institutions, Dr. Suhail has participated in many local and international conferences, and published many researches, studies and working papers.
Founder of Torood Company for E-Commerce Solutions
Entrepreneur and Founder of many startups.
I started my way in entrepreneurship when I founded with my friend Omar a company for Marketing and business, this company still working until now, I worked for 3 years in this company, I contacted a lot of companies in the Gaza strip and entrepreneurs, this experience set my stage to think to build my own company, in 2019 started the search in Gaza market problems, and what is fit with my experience, until I with my team found the problem that leads me to build my company Torood. Torood is a digital system for online shops in Gaza that give them delivery and storage services, and we hope to lead all shops in Gaza to transform from traditional commerce to e-commerce”
General Assistant Manager - IT manager - PalPay
An accomplished professional, and a noteworthy leader in the field of Information Technology. Having a Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Qusa started his professional Career at Bank of Palestine, as a Software Development Manager for 7 years, then moved to PalPay as the Assistant General Manager and IT Manager. Qusa had played an essential role in foreseeing and developing new and innovative payment services for PalPay, and led the IT department towards excel and success, utilizing both his professional and personal skills.
Gaza Portfolio Manager- Belgian Development Agency - Enabel
Haneen has more than 15 years of professional experience in developing international cooperation. Expertise includes program management, strategic planning, political analysis, advocacy, negotiating, networking, leadership, and strategic communication. Demonstrate an ability to manage, motivate and build cohesive teams that achieve results. Consistently recognized for excellent performance and successful contributions. Dedicated to meeting the organization's goals. Work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges. Organized, result-oriented, work in a team spirit and lead positively. She has a master’s degree in business administration.
Recently, Haneen is working with the Belgian Development Agency as a Gaza Portfolio Manager supervising different interventions in the diverse thematic areas; Education, Mental Health, TVET, Entrepreneurship and Greening.
Gaza program Manager at PalTrade .
Over the last seventeen years, I have accumulated a wide range of experiences in designing and implementing, development projects in Gaza, including projects funded and implemented by UNDP, OXFAM, USAID, DAI, GIZ, IDB, Quartet, World Bank among many other donors. I possess exceptionally strong leadership skills in managing diverse stakeholders to implement multi-million-dollar donor funded programs in an extremely difficult operating environment. Throughout my professional career, I have also developed excellent organizational and operational skills in assessing, designing, and evaluating project developments in collaboration with local authorities and private sector community representatives. Besides my professional and technical experience, I have MSc in Economics which provided me with foundational knowledge and excellent understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic models. My technical areas of expertise include market research, studies and data analysis using different statistical methods, value chain analysis, marketing system and tools, promotion activities, business and trade development, statistical analysis, econometrics, and feasibility studies. I have also developed a network of contacts within the Palestinian business community, Palestinian Authority, and related agencies, and international organizations working in the West Bank and Gaza.
Managing Director, 1plus1 Business Consulting
A leading expert with a solid background in the fields of FinTech, eCommerce, and Digital Transformation and over +25 years of experience in Cellular Telecom and Entrepreneurship Sectors with pixel perfection performance supported by an MBA in Business Administration and B.Sc. in Computer Engineering in addition to multiple professional certificates in the fields of Project Management, Computer Networks and Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Finance. Founding member of Innovation Support Network in Palestine. Also, he is having an international recognition and senior memberships from multiple organizations and initiatives; and representing Palestine as a national expert of UN-based digital contest; World Summit Awards. Moreover, he has participated as a judge for many national and international digital initiatives, and has been awarded multiple prizes for his outstanding performance. His achievements include also academic and research papers and books. Currently, he is working as a Technical/Business Development Advisor and as a Visiting Lecturer in the national universities
Director of the Business & Technology Incubator (BTI).
Mr. Qandeel has a Master degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering background, and more than sixteen years of professional and academic experience in the fields of Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Quality Management. He is working at the Islamic University in Gaza as a Director of the Business & Technology Incubator (BTI).
He has a professional experience in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation, this experience has been gained through participation in the International Visitor leadership Program organized by the United States of America, where he visited five US states in this program, in this program he saw and visited many programs, institutions, and success stories on the area of entrepreneurship, as well as working on simulating the American model to the Palestinian territories through Processing of a project proposal to establish a business incubator was presented to the concerned officials.
He has a solid experience and thorough understanding of the Palestinian private sector through working, as a manager of the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) which is the technical arm of the Palestinian Federation of Industries (PFI), besides his working as a consultant of Palestine Company for establishing and developing of Industrial estates (PIEDCO).
Also, Mr. Qandeel has an academic experience through working at several universities, notably the Islamic University in Gaza, as well as, he is a recognized trainer in the project management, Entrepreneurship, Freelancing and Quality Management.
General Manager for the Palestinian Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (PIEDCO)
Mr Al-Ashi brings over 30 years of technical leadership experience in implementation and management of many donor funded projects, including in outsourcing, entrepreneurship, and organisational development. He has assisted hundreds of Palestinian businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, business incubators/accelerators, and other private sector associations to benefit from in-kind grants and non-financial services, he further provides mentoring services for a number of entrepreneurs and their respective business start-ups.
Between 2016 and 2021, Mr Al-Ashi was the Gaza Programme Manager and ICT Sector Lead for the DAI-managed Compete programme and the Innovative Private Sector Development- IPSD programme.
Over his career, Mr Al-Ashi has built a reputation for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with grantees, local partners, the international community, government agencies, and private sector representatives.
Most recently, Mr. Al-Ashi was appointed as the General Manager for the Palestinian Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (PIEDCO), who developed the Gaza Industrial Estate (GIE) largest state-of-the-art industrial estate in Palestine.
Vice Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Trade Center (PalTrade)
Mr. Faisal Al-Shawwa joined the Board of Directors of Ooredoo Palestine in January 2011. He was the General Manager of Al-Shawwa General Trading and Contracting Company, and is its Chairman of the Board. Mr. Al-Shawwa is also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Middle East Pharmaceutical Company, and the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Amal Asphalt Company. In addition, he was a Board member of the Palestine Electric Company (PEC), and the Vice Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Trade Center (PalTrade). He is a member of the American Engineering Association, the Palestinian Contractors Union, the Palestine Engineers Association, and the Palestinian Businessmen Association.
Mr. Al-Shawwa holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from North Virginia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Memphis State University, USA.
CEO of Patric Technology
Fares hold degree in Creative Multimedia from MMU University - Malaysia. Has 10+ years’ experience in information technology and business administration. He started his professional career at Faris Petroleum company in 2013 as a member of the board of directors.
He has an essential role in the adoption of digital transformation in the company and developing solutions and systems that help the company to manage its operations digitally such as the gas stations management system, including the internal operations and the customer operations, cards management system, fleet management system, payment solutions, and loyalty cards.
Currently, he is the CEO of Patric Technology, recognize by its Clever platform, the first Palestinian platform that offers loyalty solutions for businesses and retailers.
Patric Technology is one of the trademarks of Faris Petroleum. Beside the loyalty solutions, also provides other products and services such as, customer relationship management system (CRM), payment services (QuickPick), SaaS (SpeedoCloud), web & mobile apps, consulting services, and many more.
Technical Department Head at Jawwal - Gaza
Mr. Hasan has over 20 Years of professional experience in the field of Mobile Telecommunications, Core Switching and Operations, Network Planning and Radio Optimization.
He is currently the Technical Department Head at Palestine Cellular Communications Company, Jawwal, Gaza.
Mr. Hasan holds a Master degree in Business Administration, a B.Sc. degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering and a Bachelor in Computer Science in addition to several professional certificates in the field of Computer Networks and Mobile Technologies from International vendors.
The Chairman of Palestinian Information & communication Technology Association
An accomplished professional and a leading icon in the field of Information Technology. Having a bachelor degree in computer science, Abu Safiya started his professional career at the Palestinian electricity distribution company as a manager of the management information system for three years. Then, moved to the Palestinian ministry of finance as a central financial Information system manager since 2000. Abu Safiya played a leading role in designing and implementing many projects in different companies and institutions like the Municipality of Gaza and the Palestinian ministry of finance. In addition, working as a professional consultant and lecturer for many authorities and centers like Jabalya Municipality, Midad IT Company, UCAS, Computer Land Center, El-Kalel Center.
Gaza Regional Director – Jawwal
Mr. SHAMALY serves as the Director of Gaza Directorate since January 2015 where his tasks are to manage all activities and operations of Jawwal, starting from engineering, customer care, sales, marketing and procurement until stores, commercial and financial planning and development, information technology and personnel affairs of Gaza Strip staff.
Mr. SHAMALY has started his career at Jawwal in 1999. Since that time, he held several positions at the Company and was promoted to serve as the manager of corporate sales in 2004. In 2007, he served as the manager of showrooms in Gaza Strip, then in 2011 he assumed the position of sales and marketing manager after which he was promoted to serve as the Commercial Director of Jawwal in Gaza Strip.
Mr. SHAMALY holds a master degree in Economics & Political Science from Al-Azhar University, as well as a bachelor degree in Economics & Political Science from the Islamic University – Gaza. He has also obtained Mini MBA in Telecoms from UAE in addition to other certificates such as Leadership Certificate from USA. Moreover, he has attended and participated in several programs and conferences in the field of customer care, strategic planning and project management such as “Customer Experience” Conference that took place in UN (Britain).
The Marketing Communication acting Senior Manager at Ooredoo Palestine
Nour Nusseibeh is the Marketing Communication acting Senior Manager at Ooredoo Palestine, with expanding team in Westbank and Gaza. Mrs. Nusseibeh has over 14 years of professional experience in the field of Public Relations and Marketing Communications where She has previously held several positions in private sectors and non-governmental organizations in the domain of marketing, communications, and program management
Mrs. Nusseibeh holds a bachelor’s degree from Birzeit University and an MBA degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in addition recently graduated from Strategies that Build winning Brands from Northwestern / Kellogg School of Management
Head of Gaza Office - UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People
Victor joined the UNDP team in Palestine in 2021, representing UNDP/PAPP in Gaza and overseeing a growing portfolio of interventions, promoting sustainable livelihoods, economic resilience, basic services provision, as well as environmental protection.
He brings over 20 years of international experience in recovery, development management, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Prior to joining UNDP PAPP, Victor served as Team Lead for the Inclusive Development, Recovery and Peacebuilding with UNDP Ukraine, supporting reconstruction and development in the conflict affected regions of the country.
He also served as a Peace and Development Advisor in Moldova and as Strategic Planning Advisor in Belarus, ensuring risk management and conflict sensitivity is mainstreamed across UN country programme portfolios. Prior to this, Victor managed comprehensive crisis prevention, recovery and peacebuilding programmers with UNDP Georgia and UNDP Moldova.
Before joining the UN in 2009, Victor served with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, coordinating political, as well as press and public affairs.
Victor holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the State University of Moldova, and a M.Sc. in International Development Management from the Open University, UK.
Expotech is the largest meeting platform that connects decision makers, corporate byers, businessmen, economists, and innovators from the public, and private sectors. Participation in Palestine’s most comprehensive event of innovation, allows participants to engage, expand and nurture their digitization efforts.
ICT experts and innovators consistently work hard to realize new business models that can provide efficient and accountable services and solutions. Expotech platform provides its participants the opportunity to take part in these intensive break-out sessions that expands their business exposure and determines what new products and services can drive the greatest value.
Receive first-hand information regarding the latest ICT developments from thought-leaders in the various economic sectors around the world. In this event, participants have the opportunity to attend mind-challenging discussions, get insights into the latest trends, and explore how to grow their business activities and investment opportunities.
Expotech strives to drive Palestine’s efforts in the digitization of operations and services to international levels. By exploring new areas, expanding Palestine’s aptitude to adopt technology, and knowledge of how technologies impact business, societies, and our lives at large.
For its 17th consecutive year, Expotech 2021 encapsulated all the related elements of a revolutionary digital event – exclusively focusing on the proliferation of technology in all sectors. Thus, digitally disrupting the world.
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