Damascus Workshop Highlights

The Syria ArabNet Workshop took place at the Arab Cultural Center in Kafrsouseh on December 5, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM.

Local experts walked participants through the stages of legalizing a business in Syria, cautioned them against being too greedy with their ambitions, and advised them to always to work for potential growth and not just for a fixed salary. Attendees were warned that the only way to protect their idea is to go into the market and were motivated with facts about the amazing growth potential in the web-business in the Arab world.

Interesting Stats

300+ attendees
5 speakers
50%+ of the attendees were students
15+ attendees signed up to become ArabNet Ambassadors

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Mohammed Khaled Darwiche talked about legalizing a business in Syria, and suggested a Limited Liability Company as the best form for online startups

Tarek Saadi cautioned the audience of entrepreneurs not to be greedy with their ambitions, explaining that retaining a mere 15-20% of the profits of a business you launch 5-6 years later is a great sign

Abdulsalam Haykal made a strong remark when he told the audience that the only way to protect your idea is to go into the market

Bassel Jiroudy told his inspiring success story of founding a successful online brokerage company, and cautioned the audience always to work for potential growth and not just for a fixed salary.

Fadi Mujahid, sprinkled his talk with gripping figures about virtual reality, informing us that 22% of all internet users have a virtual profile, and that it is growing at 16% per year