Syria Digital Lab had the pleasure of interviewing Wassef Haroun, a Syrian-born entrepreneur, investor, founder and operator of mama restaurant group. Wassef’s journey took him from computer science to culinary experiences. During our chat, Wassef shared his take on...
Syria Digital Lab: Interview with Ahmad Sufian Bayram
Syria Digital Lab sat down with Ahmad Sufian Bayram, Syrian entrepreneur, activist and author of ‘Entrepreneurship in Exile – offering Insights into Syria Refugees Startups in Host Countries’. Today, Ahmad is the Regional Manager at Techstars Middle East and Africa, a...
The importance of local talent in rebuilding conflict impacted communities
The ‘rally around the flag effect’ is a political science concept that loosely contends that events such as war and trauma unite people, giving rise to nationalist ideals and driving social cohesion. This however, does not ring true for the nearly decade-long conflict...
Syria Digital Lab at the Brussels III Conference
At the Brussels III Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”, Syria Digital Lab brought together leading tech entrepreneurs, humanitarian organizations, government donors and private sector investors to explore how to unlock the potential of the...