World Economic Forum Names Syrian Entrepreneur as Young Global Leader
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The Davos-based World Economic Forum (WEF) named a Syrian entrepreneur to be among
200 most distinguished young leaders in 2009.
Damascus, Syria, March 09, 2009 -- The Davos-based World Economic Forum (WEF) named
a Syrian entrepreneur...
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The Davos-based World Economic Forum (WEF) named a Syrian entrepreneur to be among
200 most distinguished young leaders in 2009.
Damascus, Syria, March 09, 2009 -- The Davos-based World Economic Forum (WEF) named
a Syrian entrepreneur to be among 200 most distinguished young leaders in 2009.
Abdulsalam Haykal, founder and CEO of Transtek Information Systems and Haykal
Media, was selected as a Young Global Leader by WEF?s selection committee, composed
of top media leaders and chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abullah of Jordan.
Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum said that
Haykal?s nomination was ?in recognition of [his] record of professional
accomplishments, [his] commitment to society and [his] potential to contribute to
shaping the future of the world through [his] inspiring leadership.
? Schwab added
that "the World Economic Forum is a true multi-stakeholder community of global
decision-makers.
Among the Forum communities, the Young Global Leaders represent
the voice for the future and a catalyst for initiatives in the global public
interest.
As we currently face one of the most challenging times economically and
socially, the Young Global Leaders are even more important in developing, designing
and leading a world committed to positive change.
"
Haykal, who is Forward Magazine?s publisher, said in a statement, ?I?m very happy
to have this honor bestowed on me by the World Economic Forum.
It does not give
recognition to me only, but to all the young men and women of Syria, who have taken
upon themselves the commitment to lead their societies through serious and creative
initiatives.
Those are the ones who are leading the positive change, building on
the country?s legacy as a principal contributor to the human civilization for
thousands of years.
They are courageous individuals that take charge in at this
time of reform and transformation, and stand up for Syria?s historic role as a
maker of peace and prosperity for the region and the world.
?
Named among 10 leaders from the Arab world, Haykal is considered to be one of
Syria?s leading media and technology entrepreneurs.
As president of the Syrian
Young Entrepreneurs Association (SYEA), Haykal has been active in advancing new
concepts in the business and society in Syria, including corporate social
responsibility.
Haykal advocates education as the most effective development
vehicle in the Middle East; He is a trustee of the American University of Beirut,
and of Kalamoon University in Syria, and founding board member of Tumouhi
Scholarship Fund, an NGO.
The list includes the CEOs of YouTube, Facebook, and
Skype Technologies, in addition to Ferrari?s racecar driver Michael Schumacher, and
200 other leaders from government, NGOs, business, and academia in 71 countries.
?I don?t consider this honor as a tribute to my past work; it stands as a constant
reminder of my commitment to my country?s young population, and to an economy based
on free initiative, entrepreneurship, and fair reward to knowledge, creativity, and
hard work,? Haykal said.
Contact :
Alex Pigeon
Transtek Information Systems
Damascus, Syria
+963 11 5038
alex.
pigeon@haykal.
com
http://www.
transtek.
com
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