As part of efforts to support and empower youth in the business and investment sectors, the Global Organization for Civil Society Advancement (GLOCA), in collaboration with the Investment Forum for Building New Entrepreneurs, organized a panel discussion titled "Is There a Young Investor?" on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Faculty of Economics, University of Aleppo.

Key Topics: Building a Promising Economic Future for Youth

The discussion covered essential topics aimed at enabling youth to engage in entrepreneurship, including:
🔹 How to support young people in achieving success in business and investment.
🔹 The challenges faced by young entrepreneurs and the key elements needed to establish successful startups.
🔹 The role of youth in investment, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding Syria.

Expert Insights and Engaging Discussions

The event featured a distinguished panel of experts and specialists who shared valuable insights and practical experiences in investment and entrepreneurship, including:

• Osama Al-Tanji: Consultant in investment, management, and business development, and CEO of BE IN Market for investment and international marketing.

• Mohammad Moubayed: PhD in Automation and Robotic Systems, and Director of GLOCA's Syria Office.

• Hala Kouli: Director of Mothertend Educational Institution, and a certified trainer from the Arab Creators Union and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai.

The discussion was moderated by Khadija Al-Karim, a specialized trainer and faculty member at the Faculty of Economics, University of Aleppo.

Outcomes and Future Prospects

The event witnessed active engagement from young participants who discussed their challenges and aspirations in the field of investment. The panelists emphasized the importance of providing training programs and support opportunities to help young entrepreneurs enter the market and contribute effectively to Syria’s economic development.

This panel discussion marks a significant step towards fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among youth and highlighting the vast opportunities that can be leveraged to build a sustainable economic future in Syria.