Co-Founder Muna Alamer discusses entrepreneurial challenges in IDB’s first Youth & Development Seminar

 

As part of The 37^th Annual Meeting of The Islamic Development Bank Group, Naqaa Co-Founder Muna Alamer was invited to speak at the Seminar On Youth and Development in The IDB Member Countries.  The meeting held in Khartoum, Sudan discussed the opportunities and challenges facing Muslim youth in the Islamic world from the perspective of youth representatives from several countries.

Other than highlighting the importance of the role Naqaa & similar organizations does in promoting business sustainability, Alamer highlighted the obstacles that can be faced by any startup businesses reflecting from her own experience in building the enterprise. 

The seminar was held for the first time and is planned to be a continuous initiative to reflect the IDB’s emphasis on the importance of youth entrepreneurship as a major gateway in solving unemployment. 

Naqa’a @Gulf Environment Forum 2012

Naqa’a @Gulf Environment Forum 2012

Naqa’a @Gulf Environment Forum 2012

Naqa’a @Gulf Environment Forum 2012

Naqa’a feature story in Emel Magazine

 

Our Water, Our Life – GCC Awareness Campaign Competition

BMG is calling upon students to be part of a GCC-wide student competition to find the most innovative, most impactful idea for raising awareness about our world’s diminishing water supplies, and how Arab homes can do their share in conserving water.

Creative Challenge:

To come up with a Campaignable idea (one which can be implemented) that addresses the global water crisis and inspires Arab homes around the GCC to embrace a culture of water conservation.

Proposals can be any of the following mediums (Mandatory):

Newspaper Ad (Full Page) – 300 DPI, PDF Format OR Youtube Video: 2-5 Minutes

Optional collaterals:
- TV commercial: 30 second clip
- Radio
- Outdoor (Billboards or Unipoles).
- Any other innovative non-traditional medium.

Starting from January 2012, the submission portal will be open through the following website www.bmgfoundation.com .Deadline for entries is April 30, 2012. Through the website students will create an account for their groups and upload their projects.
Friends, Family and supporters can vote for the best project.