I am continuously seeking ways to connect the Netherlands and the Arab World. The Arab World is an intriguing part of the world. There's so much going on, both socially and economically. The Arab world and Europe are closely intertwined, because of their geographical locations. And ties are continuously developing, socially, economically and politically.My approach includes a deep dive into the issue, flexibility, thorough preparations and interactive engagement with the client or… Show more I am continuously seeking ways to connect the Netherlands and the Arab World. The Arab World is an intriguing part of the world. There's so much going on, both socially and economically. The Arab world and Europe are closely intertwined, because of their geographical locations. And ties are continuously developing, socially, economically and politically.My approach includes a deep dive into the issue, flexibility, thorough preparations and interactive engagement with the client or audience. With my open and sensitive way of working my aim is to help my clients in the best possible way.My activities:- I share my insights on issues relevant in the Arab World and of Diversity & Inclusion and Intercultural Communication. I train businesses and expats to prepare them in doing business internationally. I have trained staff of Philips, Outlet Centers, Royal Haskoning, Dutch Ministry of Finance, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomats), FrieslandCampina, NVWA, among others. Also, I have trained civil servants of various Arab countries on cultural awareness and diversity. - I train migrants (including Syrians and Eritreans) to the Netherlands on cultural awareness, intercultural communication and entrepreneurship.- I have co-developed blended learning programmes on intercultural communication. Besides developing e-modules this included a rigorous redesign of the face to face training.- As speaker and keynote I provide insights in various Arab world- related topics, including Women, Human Rights, Entrepreneurship and Culture.- I lead round tables and moderate theme discussions.- I am a member of het Grote Midden Oosten Platform, a Dutch network of Middle East specialists (www.gmop.nl) - I advise and co-organise trade missions to the Gulf in cooperation with handelsroute.nl and RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency).- I have set up study visits for young people from the Gulf states to The Netherlands to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. Show less

Het Grote Midden Oosten Platform promotes a more humane picture of the great Middle East and aims to replace fear with knowledge, insight and understanding. The platform achieves this goal by combining the strengths and expertise of Middle East experts in the Netherlands. I am involved in the development of the network and setting up events.

Developing and executing intercultural training programs for a wide variety of corporate and governmental clients. These include the training Understanding the Dutch for new internationals to the Netherlands and preparatory intercultural trainings for Dutch diplomats moving abroad.

Lead trainer for an entrepreneurial program- De Ondernemersschool. Target groups for the different programs: migrants and people with physical disabilities.

Roia is an independent non-profit organisation harnessing the power of information and communications technology to improve lives in the most difficult circumstances. Founded in 2012 following the outbreak of conflict in Syria, Roia has grown to become a leading actor in the region providing ICT-based solutions to local communities and non-violent organisations. 'Roia' means 'vision' in Arabic.

Majal.org is a network of digital platforms that amplify under-reported and marginalized voices in the Middle East and North Africa.

Thaki empowers refugee and vulnerable children to learn and thrive through self-paced, motivational electronic educational tools. These tools are their key to accessing 21st century skills.Thaki, pronounced “the key,” means “smart” in Arabic.