Webinar Series

Formalization as a Pathway to SME Growth and Economic Resilience

The webinar series organised by UN-ESCWA in partnership with the ICC–ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship focuses on SMEs as key drivers of employment and economic activity in the Arab region, especially in fragile and crisis-affected contexts. It addresses informality driven by barriers such as high registration costs, complex licensing, limited access to finance, weak infrastructure, and low institutional trust, which restrict business growth and access to markets and support.

The series promotes business formalization as a gradual and practical pathway to resilience, growth, and inclusion, with particular attention to Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Somalia.

Internationalization for SMEs Series

This regional webinar series, organized by UN-ESCWA in partnership with the ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship, equips SMEs in the Arab region with practical knowledge to access international markets. Across six interactive sessions, participants will learn the core concepts and policies of SME Internationalization, how to diversify risks, increase income, and strengthen long-term sustainability, with particular focus on fragile and transitional contexts. All sessions are delivered in Arabic.

AI Tools for Small Business Growth: A Practical Webinar Series

This webinar series, organized by UN-ESCWA in partnership with the ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship, equips Arab small businesses and startups with practical knowledge to leverage AI for growth. Across seven interactive sessions, participants will learn how to optimize sales, create content, enhance digital marketing, improve customer service, harness data analytics, and protect intellectual property — all using AI tools. Sessions are delivered in Arabic with English slides, offering hands-on guidance to drive business efficiency and innovation.

Webinar Startup Readiness Series

The MENA region is experiencing rapid transformation driven by innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. To sustain this momentum, UN-ESCWA, in partnership with the ICC-ESCWA Centre of Entrepreneurship and the Founder Institute, organized a four-part webinar series.

Arab Creative Market Webinar Series

In support of Arab creatives and entrepreneurs, ESCWA’s Arab Creative Market, in collaboration with the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship and the Creativity Lab, launched a six-part webinar series titled “Narratives That Matter: Creativity with Purpose and Impact.” Held between 18 June and 23 July 2025, the series connected a diverse regional audience in an interactive and engaging learning journey.