Middle East Entrepreneur Training (MEET) is an innovative program designed to provide professional training, networking, and alumni support systems to increase the managerial and entrepreneurial skills of Middle Eastern and North African businesspeople and civil society leaders. The program is accepting applications from talented entrepreneurs and leaders from growth-oriented businesses and civil society organizations for three sessions: a program for chief executive officers and senior executives January 20-30, 2008; a program for leaders of civil society organizations March 16-26, 2008; and a program for entrepreneurs and managers from the business services sector May 11-21, 2008.
The program aims to help promising leaders realize their aspirations to build successful, growing enterprises that will contribute to economic development and community well-being in the region. The participation of women is highly encouraged. The programs will be conducted in English with simultaneous Arabic interpretation.
Applications are welcome from Bahraini business and civil society leaders with 5-10 years of experience. Applications will be evaluated based upon leadership ability, community involvement and potential for expanded leadership roles. Deadline for applications is October 5, 2007. They are available at www.beysterinstitute.ucsd.edu.
MEET is sponsored by the Middle East Partnership Initiative of the U.S. Department of State and is managed by the Beyster Institute at the University of California, San Diego Rady School of Management. The program includes learning materials, travel, hotel and meals. For more information, contact Mona Yousry at myousry@beysterinstitute.ucsd.edu or 011-858-822-6000. | 
