{"id":7529,"date":"2021-05-25T13:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdfint.net\/?p=7529"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:00:47","slug":"sdf-launches-a-series-of-interactive-dialogues-on-clubhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdfint.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/25\/sdf-launches-a-series-of-interactive-dialogues-on-clubhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"SDF Launches a Series of Interactive Dialogues on Clubhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As part of its efforts to promote national dialogue on major economic and developmental challenges, the <strong>Sectors Development Forums (SDF)<\/strong> launched a series of interactive webinars via <strong>Clubhouse<\/strong>, hosting a distinguished group of experts and specialists in the fields of finance, media, and technology. The events attracted significant engagement from various stakeholders both inside and outside Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Markets at the Forefront of Discussions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 10, 2021, SDF hosted a session titled <strong>&#8220;Activating the Libyan Stock Market&#8221;<\/strong>, where participants discussed the importance of revitalizing the financial market as a vital tool for strengthening the national economy.<br><strong>Suleiman Al-Shahoumi<\/strong>, founder of the Libyan capital market, presented a comprehensive vision for the legal and regulatory frameworks needed.<br><strong>Rajab Khalil<\/strong>, Deputy Minister of Economy, highlighted government strategies to support investment.<br>Other contributors included <strong>Nasser Al-Hadi<\/strong>, an expert in digital currencies and blockchain, <strong>Marwan Al-Majn<\/strong>, a legal accountant, and <strong>Mundher Al-Shahoumi<\/strong>, Head of Investment Products at Schroders, who offered in-depth analyses on funding challenges and market stimulation strategies.<br>The session was moderated by banker <strong>Ghassan Atiqa<\/strong>, who facilitated a conversation that bridged technical and institutional perspectives on developing Libya\u2019s financial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronic Payments and Fintech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 7, 2021, in collaboration with the <strong>Libyan Fintech and Blockchain Lab<\/strong>, SDF hosted a webinar discussing the <strong>current state of electronic payments in Libya<\/strong>. The discussion covered key statistics, regulatory and technical challenges, and ways to develop this vital sector.<br>The panel included <strong>Awsam Al-Atrash<\/strong>, Director of the Arab Commercial Bank, <strong>Hussam Al-Aqeeli<\/strong>, a Libyan banker, <strong>Alaa Khmeira<\/strong>, CEO of Tadawul Company, and <strong>Khaled Al-Beebas<\/strong>, Director of Masarat Company.<br>The session emphasized the need for a secure and efficient infrastructure to support electronic payments and expand the scope of financial innovation for national economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, SDF presented an informative series on <strong>Tadawul Technology Company<\/strong>, showcasing its products, payment processing mechanisms, and settlement types, with contributions from <strong>Alaa Khmeira<\/strong>, <strong>Ahmed Al-Dhagri<\/strong>, Technical Director, and <strong>Hani Al-Saoudi<\/strong>, Corporate Affairs Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media and Development: A Central Role in Economic Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 24, 2021, SDF hosted a dedicated session titled <strong>&#8220;Economic Media and Development&#8221;<\/strong>, which addressed the essential role of media in supporting development efforts, combating corruption, and enhancing journalists\u2019 skills in economic analysis.<br>Speakers included economic journalist <strong>Ahmed Al-Sanousi<\/strong>, economic reporter <strong>Zeneb Tarh<\/strong>, journalist <strong>Hisham Al-Bousifi<\/strong>, businessman <strong>Husni Bey<\/strong>, and Libyan banker <strong>Misbahi Al-Akkari<\/strong>.<br>The session was moderated by journalist <strong>Mohamed Zeidan<\/strong> and media specialist <strong>Rana Al-Uqaybi<\/strong>, and was marked by high interaction from the audience, who raised insightful questions about the future of economic journalism and the need to strengthen credibility and professionalism in economic reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This initiative by the Sectors Development Forums (SDF) reflects a strategic approach to leveraging social media platforms as innovative spaces for dialogue, helping expand national conversations around development issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of its efforts to promote national dialogue on major economic and developmental challenges, the Sectors Development Forums (SDF) launched a series of interactive webinars via Clubhouse, hosting a distinguished group of experts and specialists in the fields of finance, media, and technology. 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