Arab Excellence
Arab Excellence is a nonprofit organisation that empowers young leaders across the Arab world by helping them define a clear vision and roadmap for their professional futures. Through culturally resonant coaching, skills training, and ongoing mentorship, as well as exposure to Arab role models, Arab Excellence equips youth with the tools and networks they need to succeed. Its programmes have been delivered at institutions such as INSEAD, Stanford, and UAE University.
- Organisation type Nonprofit
- Year founded 2013
- Headquartered Dubai
- Registration United Arab Emirates
- Website https://www.arabexcellence.info/
Related sustainable development goals
Impact
Career Readiness: Higher Education
- 89% of students were able to secure internships, short or long term employment within two months
- 95% have a clearer purpose and professional vision
- 87% were able to expand their professional network
Career Readiness: High School
- 95% of students developed a sense of responsibility
- 72% are more motivated to achieve their goals
- 89% were able to have a conversation about their career and vision
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Development
- Business and industry
- Entrepreneurship
- Economic development
- Employment
- Job creation and workforce development
Education
- Vocational education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Secondary education
- Education services
- College preparation
- Higher education
Focus populations
- Adolescents
- Preteens
- Young adults
Focus geographies
- Middle East
- North Africa
Partners
- Alfaisal University
- Alnahda
- Baan
- Bank of America
- Bunyan
- Capgemini
- Casablanca Stock Exchange
- CFYE
- Dell
- Effat University
- EY
- GIZ
- InseadStanford University
- International Olympic Committee
- KACST
- King Khalid Foundation
- Mashreq
- Mastercard
- NEOM
- Saudi General Sports Authority
- Tanweel
- The British School - Al Khubairat
- UAE University
- UAEU Science and Innovation Park
- Unilever
Programmes
Career Readiness: High School
Tailored for high school students, this programme provides early guidance to help students navigate their academic and professional paths.
Career Readiness: Higher Education
This training programme equips students with the mindset and skills for excellence.
Corporate Alignment
This programme aims to help organisations foster a sense of purpose, motivation, and commitment within their teams.
Entrepreneurship Programme
Along with incubators and accelerators partners, this Programme aims to empower startups through training, mentorship, and strategic workshops.
Financials
Funding model
- Foundation-administered programme awards
Primary funders
- J.P. Morgan
Funding source
- Corporate
Operations
Key staff
- Hamza Chraibi , Founder and president
- Issaad El Kadiri, Senior director
- Lama Fozan, Head coach
- Samer Pharaon, Head of legal
- Shaden Almunajem, Head coach
- Ziad El Kadiri, CTO