Silatech, a regional social organization that works to produce jobs and expand financial opportunities for young Arabs, has actually signed a collaboration arrangement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to empower youth and ensure employment in Gaza, the State of Palestine.

The contract-- signed by Mr. Mohammed al-Naimi, Acting CEO of Silatech, and Mr. Omar Rifai, Head of the Arab Partnerships Unit at UNRWA, on 15 February 2016 at Silatech's headquarters in Doha, Qatar-- intends to supply standard training courses focused on essential building and health and safety skills to youth in Gaza who are interested in pursuing tasks or presently employed in the building sector.

"This arrangement will support our mission in connecting Arab youth to job opportunities," said Mr. al-Naimi. "It is another action to accomplishing the vision of our creator, H.H. Sheikha Moza bint Naser, in having an Arab world where young people are able to work and are taken part in the financial advancement of their societies.".

As part of the contract, Silatech will make available its technical and trade education and training (TVET) programme, modules and training handbooks. These materials are created to evaluate the abilities and knowledge needed of those working in the design sector to perform their work successfully and securely.

Thanking Silatech, Mr. Rifai kept in mind, "The signing of this MOU signifies another important step, not just in serving the youth of Palestine, however likewise in reinforcing further the UNRWA-Qatari relationship for the positive aspect of all Palestine refugees.".

UNRWA currently handles 2 TVET centres in Gaza. The two centres offer approximately 50 regular courses and utilize over 200 hundred personnel. As the most credible organization in Gaza delivering technical and occupation education and training, UNRWA has substantial experience in providing occupation short-term training courses for susceptible groups in high-demand fields in the local market, including construction.