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2023 Inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards and Tenth Anniversary Gala

Wednesday, February 14, 2023
Kennedy Center

The Rafik Hariri Center celebrates 10 years of impact in promoting peace and prosperity in the MENA region and unlocking the human potential of the region. The center also launches its inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards to celebrate exceptional figures in Arts, social entrepreneurship, and business. 

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Online Event Thu, April 13, 2023 • 2:00 pm ET

A conversation with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade H.E. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi

Event Recap

Mar 8, 2023

WIn Fellowship Roadshow Recap: a promising start for the inaugural fellows

By Amira Attia, Lynn Monzer

A recap of the 2023 WIn Fellowship Roadshow

Economy & Business Future of Work
Public Event Thu, March 2, 2023 • 3:00 pm ET

Saudi Arabia’s new economic force: Women entrepreneurs
Economy & Business Middle East Saudi Arabia Women

Event Recap

Feb 9, 2023

Redefining the meaning of ‘failure’ in policies and culture to promote business risk

By Amira Attia

On January 24th, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative held a discussion about destigmatizing failure and promoting business risk through policies and culture.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth
Public Event Tue, January 24, 2023 • 10:00 am ET

Destigmatizing failure and promoting business risk through policies and culture

Event Recap

Dec 12, 2022

Societal norms in Saudi Arabia clearing the way for more women to start and lead businesses

By Nour Alhajjeh

On December 5, 2022 the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative held a panel event on the impact of societal norms and structures on women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia.

Civil Society Economy & Business
Online Event Mon, December 5, 2022 • 10:00 am ET

The impact of societal norms and structures on women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Online Event Thu, October 13, 2022 • 12:30 pm ET

A conversation with the Finance Minister of Jordan H.E. Mohamad Al-Ississ
Economy & Business Inclusive Growth International Markets Macroeconomics
Online Event Wed, October 12, 2022 • 10:30 am ET

A conversation with the Planning and Economic Development Minister of Egypt H.E. Hala H. Elsaid
Economy & Business Inclusive Growth International Markets Macroeconomics
Online Event Tue, October 4, 2022 • 11:00 am ET

The economic and social impact of climate change in the MENA region
Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment Middle East Renewables & Advanced Energy
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