Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd Annual Harvard MENA Weekend taking place on December 4-6, 2008 in Boston. This event aims to raise awareness of key trends and developments in MENA and to address the increasing interest of students seeking professional opportunities in the region. This year's theme “Eyes on MENA: Opportunities Amidst Global Turmoil” will address developments and explore opportunities in business, economic development, civil society and public health in the MENA region during a period in which the world is facing overwhelming financial challenges. The weekend includes several components anchored by the Harvard MENA Conference, the 3rd Annual Career Fair, a Civil Society Forum and an Alumni Awards Dinner

We expect the Harvard MENA Weekend to build on the tremendous success of last year's inaugural weekend which attracted more than 400 participants including students and alumni from leading universities across the United States, prominent figures from our region, and leading global and regional institutions.

The Harvard MENA Weekend is a student-led initiative organized by the following groups within Harvard University: Harvard Arab Alumni Association (HAAA), Harvard Business School MENA Club, Harvard Kennedy School Arab Caucus, Harvard College Society of Arab Students, MENA Students Group at HSPH, The Middle East Initiative, and the Dubai Initiative.

We look forward to welcoming you in December.

Regards,
Harvard MENA Weekend Organizing Team

EVENTS

Civil Society Forum at the Harvard Kennedy School

Business Conference at the Harvard Business School

Careers Fair at the Harvard Business School

Public Health Conference at the Harvard School of Public Health

Alumni Gala Dinner (by invitation only)