13 leaders from MENA join World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2021

13 leaders from MENA join World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2021

The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are joining the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2021. The class of 2021 is gender equal and has representatives from 56 countries including 13 from the Middle East and North Africa. Members will take part in a five-year programme, which offers executive education courses, expeditions and opportunities to collaborate and test ideas among a trusted network of peers.YGLs are active in the most exciting and dynamic fields and focus on impact. In the past year they have worked on more than 30 COVID-19-related initiatives, including expanding the use of free public digital health services, launching data challenges to build an ecosystem that can help tackle the pandemic, creating mobile intensive care shelters, opening mental health support platforms and working on vaccine development.“The YGL Class of 2021 is comprised of thoughtful and courageous leaders who will shape a more sustainable and inclusive post-pandemic era,” said Mariah Levin, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.“We are delighted to welcome the class of 2021 at a time when cultivating responsible leadership is needed more than ever to steer us