About us

Pal-Think for Strategic Studies

Empowering tomorrow's experts

At Pal-Think we work to develop skills and strengthen knowledge so as to enable the leaders of the future to face challenges and make a positive impact in their communities. We believe that investing in expertise and innovation is the key to building a brighter future.

A training centre without equal, offering high-value education.

We raise the level of education through distinguished training programmes that strengthen skills and knowledge, ensuring an effective and impactful learning experience.

At Pal-Think we firmly believe that every individual and institution has the capacity to make a real impact in the world. Since our founding in 2007 we have been committed to nurturing and strengthening this potential through innovative training programmes, to enable individuals and institutions to achieve success and make a difference.

At Pal-Think we recognise the importance of keeping pace with the latest learning tools, and so we adopt an advanced educational model that combines traditional methods with modern technologies. We offer an approach that combines classroom learning, electronic resources and advanced technology, to ensure a comprehensive and effective learning experience that meets the needs of individuals and institutions.

Our goal

To strengthen the capacities of young people and graduates through high-quality training programmes aimed at closing the gap between higher education and the needs of the labour market, enabling them to create, innovate and contribute effectively to the development of society.

Our vision

We aspire to empower individuals and strengthen creative thinking by providing an advanced learning environment that equips young people with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to the development of society.

Our mission

We work to empower individuals and strengthen critical and creative thinking through specialised educational and training programmes. We aim to develop the capacities of young people, strengthen their role in society and connect education with the labour market, in order to make a positive and sustainable impact on development.

Our values at Pal-Think

Our core principles form the foundation on which our expertise rests, enabling us to deliver outstanding results and to make a positive and sustainable impact.

Tailored training

We recognise that every individual and every institution has its own needs and goals, and so we offer training programmes carefully designed to meet unique requirements, ensuring maximum benefit and sustainable development.

Quality and expertise

At Pal-Think we devote our efforts to delivering high-quality training, drawing on our accumulated experience and deep knowledge to achieve the best results, through the design of integrated training programmes suited to the requirements of the labour market

Accessibility

At Pal-Think we believe that every individual has the right to access high-level training. Whoever you are and wherever you are, we are here to help you achieve your goals and develop your skills.

Innovation

We enable you to stay ahead through our innovative training model, designed to help you adapt to the latest developments in the field and to strengthen your skills sustainably.

Our team

The essential engine that drives you towards success

Hussein Jibril Abu Khodeir

Administrative and financial director

Hussein represents an essential pillar at Pal-Think, ensuring the sustainability of financial resources and the efficiency of operations through his experience in financial management and strategic planning, which strengthens institutional performance and supports the achievement of sustainable-development goals.

Omar Shaban Ismail

Director of the Pal-Think institution

Omar Shaban is a leading mind and an inspiring vision in the field of intellectual and community development. With his extensive experience in supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening critical thinking, he has succeeded in establishing Pal-Think as a leading platform for dialogue and for empowering individuals. Under his leadership the institution has become a model of innovation and impact, working to employ knowledge to create an interactive environment that develops academic and professional capacities and supports sustainable development.

Sally Fouad al-Sammak

Projects coordinator

Sally has extensive experience in coordinating projects and managing development initiatives, mastering planning and coordination to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently. Thanks to her skills in building partnerships and organising events, she contributes to strengthening Pal-Think's impact and its role in empowering individuals and developing society sustainably.

Badr Salem al-Zaharna

Fundraising

Badr Salem al-Zaharna has extensive experience in the field of fundraising, playing an essential role in securing the financial resources needed to support Pal-Think's projects and initiatives. Thanks to his skills in building partnerships and attracting funding, he contributes to the institution's sustainability and to broadening the scope of its impact, which strengthens its ability to empower individuals and support sustainable development.

The founder's message

I founded Pal-Think for Strategic Studies in 1995 out of a belief in the importance of scientific research and dialogue in shaping the future of Palestine. From the outset we sought to create an independent intellectual platform that contributes objective insights and analyses of national and regional issues, away from polarisation.

We believe that knowledge is power, and that rigorous research is the effective instrument of change. We have therefore strengthened our partnerships locally and internationally, and sought to offer recommendations to decision-makers, grounded in objectivity and scientific neutrality.

We continue on our path to be a platform for thought and analysis, contributing to building a more stable and prosperous future for Palestine and the region.

Omar Shaban

Founder and director of Pal-Think for Strategic Studies