Omar Shaban Ismail

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. He founded the institution in 1995 following the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority, and reactivated it in 2007. 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.