• Corporate Video

    Welcome to Silatech

    The organization working to improve opportunities for young people throughout the Arab world. Get to know us and learn about our approach to boosting employment, entrepreneurship and civic engagement among Arab youth!


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  • Microenterprise

    Innovations in Finance

    24-year-old Moroccan shopkeeper Hicham Bouchtat dreamed of expanding his babouche (traditional Moroccan slippers) shop, but financing it was always out of reach. After taking a loan through the Silatech-supported "Boudour" youth loan program, Hicham has expanded his shop and continues to grow his business.

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  • Microenterprise

    Saving for the Future

    Afrah Ali Tilha has opened her first savings account, thanks to a Silatech partnership with Yemen’s Al Amal Microfinance Bank. According to Afrah, “I never thought a bank would welcome someone like me who’s not rich. But now I have a savings account and I can see my money grow.”

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  • Employability

    Skills for Life

    24-year-old Mohammed Nabti beams with pride at his new job. Mohammed completed a groundbreaking two-year program which teaches young people many of the fundamental skills they need to get a job—everything from resolving conflicts and how to interview for a job, to managing emotions and making a positive first impression.

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  • Employability

    A Click Away

    “Ta3mal” is the region’s first all-in-one youth employability portal, with a wealth of resources for young job seekers or aspiring entrepreneurs. Career guidance, online courses and language training, job search and matching, business plan and financing advice—it’s all just a click away!

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  • SME Development

    Developing Entrepreneurs

    Bahaa Ahmed of social media analytics startup Crowd Analyzer pitches to judges and investors at Silatech’s first annual Arab Mobile App Challenge Competition. Over 150 teams from throughout the region took part for a chance at prizes, investment and recognition.

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What We Do

Latest News

QU, Silatech, Oxy Qatar develop Nasmou Program for Young Engineers
22 January 2015

Qatar University College of Engineering, Silatech, and Occidental Petroleum Qatar have announced the Nasmou program to help Qatari engineering students prepare for the workplace.

Palestine Ta3mal Teams Up with Jobs.ps to Reach Job Seekers
22 January 2015

Silatech, along with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), Microsoft Corporation and online jobs matching company Jobs.ps will join forces to assist greater numbers of young Palestinians seeking w...

Silatech, Welfare Association Train Young Palestinian Leaders
29 December 2014

Sixteen young Palestinians recently completed an eight-day leadership training program organized by Silatech and the Welfare Association of Palestine.

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