Blog: Middle East and North Africa | Creative Economy

31 May 2017

Digital Steps fellowship: supporting Syrian innovators

The Digital Steps Fellowship supports Syrian organisations working to promote peaceful values and change perceptions of Syria to gain digital skills that will increase their impact.

10 October 2016

Tales of Transformation: #CreativeCitiesUK

Join us for a series of articles from Egyptian online publishing hub Progrss, digging into the unique DNA of UK creative cities and showcasing their achievements, struggles and future plans. First stop: Edinburgh

An Aerial View of the Zaatri Refugee Camp

8 September 2016

Peacetech in Syria: new research published

A new report from British Council and Build Up considers current peacetech initiatives responding to the Syrian crisis as well as options for future work using technology for peace building and development

6 December 2015

Join the conversation - @HUBinaBOX now open!

An intensive four day workshop in Cairo and a worldwide discussion; we are exploring how to foster thriving and resilient creative communities. We need your voice!

9 November 2015

New research into Peace Technology in the Syrian context

The British Council is looking for an expert to map current peace tech initiatives responding to the Syrian crisis and consider options for future work using technology for peacebuilding and development. [THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW CLOSED]

14 October 2015

New collaborations in Tunisia: A Nobel Peace Prize and Dreams of Dismaland

Our Director, Beatrice Pembroke, writes from Tunis on the social and political power of co-working, and how creative hubs have overcome challenging contexts in the region.

Culture Shift Dubai

17 May 2015

Culture Shift Dubai - the results!

Sarah Drummond, Director of UK service design agency Snook, reflects on delivering Culture Shift in Dubai, how to run a hack, and how great team work can start with a fightclub!