Abeer Abu Shmeis is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies. She brings over 15 years of professional experience in the cultural, creative, and tourism industries, including strategic planning, project management, and marketing across media, culture, and tourism sectors. As founder of Originative Capital, Abeer has focused on fostering entrepreneurship in the Middle East and Africa. Her research explores alternative funding frameworks for cultural and creative industries, museums serving stateless populations, diasporic collection practices, and community-driven cultural tourism. Through her studies, she aims to develop sustainable cultural partnerships that contribute to the economic and social development of these regions.
"The Africa Institute is guided by a clearly articulated mission to revitalize the multiplicity of knowledge production, enabling scholars to reinterpret their worlds, identities, and cultures through the lens of critical theory and praxis. Being part of this inaugural, brilliant, and diverse student cohort has been a privilege, allowing me to contribute to the development of a program envisioned and realized by innovative leadership, esteemed faculty, and dedicated staff."
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