Abou Hana explains that for significant developments to take place, such as economic diversification; the region must incorporate skills-based strategies, and public-private sector collaboration to create ecosystems and develop youth skills.

In this interview, she highlights the need for a collective effort to address challenges related to talent, such as upskilling, tenure, and compensation, and to protect intellectual property – all that to foster innovation.

According to her, the ability of the region to attract talent from other parts of the world must be met with continuous investment in future-proofing the workforce.