We call ourselves a "capacity building" organization; self-motivated and self-initiated capacity building. For example, in 30 years, I don't think I have signed a check for the company. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
Despite the immense challenges that we have faced and continue to face, we refuse to indulge in negativity or pessimism. We are an organization that believes in empowering people to be their best. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
The foremost challenge is that of the knowledge revolution. Economic power will depend on creativity and innovation. Creation of wealth will move from traditional… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
Human experience throughout the ages has been enhanced through learning, information and communication. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
We can never be certain about the future and therefore we must continue to be flexible and adaptable so that we can react quickly… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
With support from institutions like the United Nations as well as the donor community, governments can strengthen their national technological and scientific capacities by… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
I wanted to be the exception to the other kids, but in the right way. We have a lot of suffering in our part… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
An efficient telecommunications network is the foundation upon which an information society is built. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
Technology is not simply additive; it is more often exponential. An invention usually triggers other inventions. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
The goal of providing basic literacy and education to all the world's people is still the most basic development challenge. — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
I believe that I was lucky to have suffered. Some people don't realize that in suffering there is great potential, because if you are… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
Business can constitute an enormous force for goodness in society. Through its commitments to corporate citizenship and to the principles of the UNGC, the… — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Copy Share Image
