OverviewSymposium Description: The EastWest Institute and Zayed University cordially invite you to an International Symposium: "Creating Stable and Prosperous Communities in the Middle East: Education and Innovation for Economic Security." JOB CREATION. EDUCATION. INNOVATION. AN END TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM. Bringing together top governmental experts, educators and business leaders from around the world, this day-long symposium will explore one of the most crucial challenges of our time: how to how harness the economy to create a more stable Middle East. Our panelists will advance new strategies and solutions, but WE WANT YOUR IDEAS on how to bring economic security to the region. Join the conversation in a WORKING LUNCH. Breakthrough-group topics will include women’s empowerment, nurturing entrepreneurship, and fostering better partnerships between industry and academia. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION. Please RSVP to Raymond Karam BackgroundRaymond Karam: rkaram@ewi.info Program Overview Countering Violent Extremism (Unpublished) Leadership Regional Security in Southwest Asia AgendaWed, 2010-10-13 09:00 - 16:40