Forward Together: AKSOB, Forward MENA and Global Partners Reshaping the Ecosystem

LAU Beirut campus-AKSOB 16th floor

The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at LAU is pleased to invite you to a Memorandum of Understanding signing between AKSOB and Nammiskills by Forward MENA at Beirut Digital District, followed by a panel discussion titled Forward Together: AKSOB, Forward MENA and Global Partners Reshaping the Ecosystem. 

A strategic conversation bringing together leaders from academia, international development and industry to explore how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen youth employability, digital readiness and workforce transformation in Lebanon and the wider region.

As the demands of the labor market continue to evolve, universities, employers and development organizations play an increasingly important role in shaping meaningful pathways between education and employment. This discussion will examine how partnerships can help equip young people with the skills, opportunities and support needed to navigate a rapidly changing professional landscape.

Speakers:

Dr. Dima Jamali
Dean of the Adnan Kassar School of Business, LAU

Mr. Mouhamad Rabah
CEO of Beirut Digital District
President of Forward MENA

Ms. Amal Obeid
Chief of Adolescent and Youth Programme, UNICEF

Ms. Angela El Zir
Senior Labor Market Specialist, World Bank

Moderator:

Dr. Elsa Abboud

Assistant Professor and Director of the Institute of Human Resource Management at AKSOB