Ramallah – Wednesday, 26/11/2025

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, represented by its Chairman of the Board, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, participated in the Green Solutions Conference and Exhibition 2025, organized by the Ministry of National Economy as part of the Green Growth in Palestine Project, implemented in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The event witnessed the participation of the Minister of National Economy, Eng. Muhammad Al-Amour, along with representatives of international and local institutions, forty emerging Palestinian companies specializing in clean technology, universities, and financial institutions were also present, showcasing projects and innovations supporting the green economy and promoting the transition toward renewable energy and sustainable development in Palestine.

The organization emphasized that its participation aims to strengthen the orientation of digital media toward issues of environment, health, and development, and to reinforce the role of media and journalism in tracking climate and economic transformations, this contributes to advancing environmental and health journalism and building responsible professional awareness that supports Palestine’s direction toward a progressive, sustainable, and innovative future.

(Photo: Mohammad Saloudi)

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization has announced the launch of the "Digital Community Responsibility Initiative", aimed at promoting community responsibility and building media capacities among youth in the Arab world, while supporting the development of their professional skills in media, journalism, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The initiative targets trainers from across the Arab world to participate in delivering voluntary digital workshops and training courses, as well as enhancing the skills of journalists, media students and graduates, and ambitious young professionals, additionally, the initiative seeks to transfer expertise and create an interactive media network between trainers and trainees, fostering media professionalism, innovation, and development in the region.

Commenting on the initiative, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, stated:

"This initiative represents a unique opportunity to strengthen the organization’s role in serving the local and Arab media community, creating an interactive learning environment that inspires youth to innovate, develop professionally, and actively engage in media production and digital transformation, utilizing AI tools and technologies in a professional manner."

📌 How to Apply:

🔹 Registration is available via the Trainers’ Application Portal: https://forms.gle/KdEydoTxGgauBcWm8

🔹 Join the official WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3D0MEU4d2c91AWH6lWQ9l

The initiative provides trainers with a unique opportunity to contribute to community service, refine youth media skills on a voluntary and professional basis, and leave a tangible impact on the development of Arab media while building qualified young media professionals.

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization participated in an interactive, specialized workshop on Generative Search Engine Optimization (SEO), organized by the Journalism and Artificial Intelligence Network in the Middle East and North Africa, which spanned two days.

The workshop focused on presenting the latest techniques in digital content generation and ways to enhance its visibility on search engines, it also offered practical applications that Palestinian journalists and media professionals can implement in their daily work, the workshop aimed to equip participants with innovative tools to improve the quality of digital content and increase its reach, aligning with the rapid digital transformations in the media industry.

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization emphasized that its participation in such initiatives aligns with its ongoing strategy to support independent media, develop the skills of young journalists, and promote digital transformation in Palestinian media, contributing to the production of professional and effective digital content.

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, represented by its Board of Directors, administrative staff, department heads, and volunteers, extends its warmest congratulations to its Chairman, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, for his outstanding leadership achievement in advocacy and promoting youth leadership.

This accomplishment recognizes his participation in the Advanced Training Course for Young Union Leaders, organized by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) via the eCampus platform, the course was designed to equip young union leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to launch effective advocacy campaigns.

The fully online course included video lessons led by experts and focused on strategies to engage young workers, utilize digital platforms, and promote social justice within the labor movement.

This achievement represents a significant addition to Mr. Yousef Al Krunz leadership record and to the organization’s journey, reflecting his ongoing commitment to empowering young journalists and enhancing their skills.