Middle East and North Africa
We are an open house for innovation and a global liberal think tank, dedicated to promoting the values and principles of freedom worldwide. Through our activities and publications, we empower individuals to exercise their right to political participation. Our offices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operate within the framework of freedom and human rights, adapting to each country’s unique context. Based in Amman, Jordan, FNF MENA drives three key programs that foster cross-country cooperation: MENA-NET, MENA-EU, and MENA-GEOPOL. We advise, inspire, and engage key stakeholders, developing and advocating solutions that strengthen individual freedom and responsibility.
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SheLeads Initiative Hosts High-Level Panel and Training Session on “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Age of AI”
As part of the SheLeads initiative, women entrepreneurs from across MENA came together for a full day of training and discussion on how AI is shaping the future of business and innovation in the region.
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Post Conflict Democracy Building
In a region long defined by volatility, shifting alliances, and protracted conflict, the question of whether genuine democratic systems can emerge in the aftermath of violence remains .....
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Naumann Theater for the Middle East and North Africa
Amman, Jordan – On November 17th, 2023, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom MENA (FNF MENA) proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that brings the transformative power of theater...
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Jordan’s Throne Speech Reaches Beyond Borders.
In his annual speech marking the opening of the 20th Jordanian Parliament’s second ordinary session, His Majesty King Abdullah II went beyond calling for domestic reform...
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Transformations in Youth Political Participation in Morocco
Over the past decade, Morocco has witnessed profound transformations in the way young people engage with politics and public life.
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From Centralization to Inclusion:
For more than five decades, Syria’s political and economic trajectory was shaped by a deeply centralized system under the Ba’ath regime.
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AHLN ExCom and 6th Assembly Shape Network’s Future
The Arab Liberal Network (AHLN) convened its 11th Executive Committee Meeting and 6th General Assembly on 19–20 September in Amman, Jordan.
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