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Maysoun Ibrahim

Maysoun Ibrahim is a Palestinian expert in Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and the ^[1]founding president of the Palestinian Syndicate of Technological Informatics. She has extensive experience across the public sector, academia, and private industry, where she led national technology projects and contributed to digital transformation strategies and national IT policies in Palestine.

Career

Ibrahim has been actively involved in national digital transformation initiatives and serves as a ^[2]member of the Board of Trustees at the Arab American University in Palestine (AAUP). She is also the Vice Chairperson of the Digital Transformation and AI Center at the same university and a ^[3]board member of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence in Palestine, where she heads both the Experimental Development and Incubation Committee and the Innovation Support Network.

In 2019, she chaired the National Forum on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Internationally, she has been selected as a consultant for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), advising on sustainable smart cities, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, emerging technologies, and digital inclusion for Arab women.^[4]^[5]^[6]

Positions

President, Palestinian Syndicate of Technological Informatics (2021–present)
Board Member, Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (2024–present)
Vice Chair, National Center for Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence, AAUP (2023–present)
Trustee, Arab American University (2020–present)
Board Member & Trustee, Euro-Mediterranean University in Slovenia (2020–2024)
Board Member, Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence (2018–present)
Consultant & reviewer, UN-ESCWA (2018–present)
Chair, Preparatory Committee of the 4th National Forum on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (2019)
Jury Member, L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Award (2019)
Member, Technical Committee, UN-ESCWA Technology Center (2019–2021)
Jury, Hult Prize (2018–2022)
Judge, Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (2013–2018)
Peer reviewer for international journals including IEEE Xplore and Sustainable Cities and Society
Visiting lecturer at UC Berkeley, Rice University, NYU Abu Dhabi, Portsmouth University, and more ^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

Education

Dr. Ibrahim holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology for Development with a focus on Smart Sustainable Cities. She also holds bachelor's and master’s degrees in Computer Science.

Publications

*Smart Sustainable Cities: Transformation Towards Future Cities* (Book)
"Science, Technology and Innovation Diplomacy in the Arab Region with Emphasis on the State of Palestine" (Book chapter)^[11]
"The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Smart Cities in the Time of COVID-19" (Book chapter)
Various UN-ESCWA research studies on digital transformation, gender equality, and smart cities in the Arab region^[12]
Numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers on smart cities, ICT4D, and public innovation

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Ibrahim has received several awards recognizing her contributions to scientific research, women's empowerment, and gender equality in technology. In 2016, she won Best Research Paper at the SMART2016 International Conference on Smart Cities in Valencia, Spain. She was the first Palestinian woman to chair strategic committees at the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence.

References

^ ProVision. "Palist | Dr. Mason Ibrahim". Palist. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ Arab American University. "Board of Trustees | Dr. Maysoon Ibrahim". aaup. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Dr. Maysoun Ibrahim | ATF". arabthought.org. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Maysoun Ibrahim and Ameni Channoufi". TechWomen. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "All 4 Palestine | Maysoon Ibrahim". all4palestine.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Maysoun Ibrahim". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "The role of emerging technologies and innovation in enhancing effectiveness and decision-making in Arab public institutions - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia". www.unescwa.org. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Smart sustainable cities and smart digital solutions for urban resilience in the Arab region: Lessons from the pandemic - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia". www.unescwa.org. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution on Development in the Arab Region - United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia". www.unescwa.org. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "Information and Communication Technologies: Prospects for Promoting Gender Equality in the Arab Region". United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ Ibrahim, Dr.Maysoun. Science and Technology Parks in Arab Countries with a focus on the State of Palestine (PDF).
^ Ibrahim, Dr.Maysoun. Digital Transformation in Palestine - The Future City of Rawabi - (PDF).