Knights and the Last Drop of Oil! !الفرسان و آخر قطرة نفط | Bader AlEssa | TEDxSafat Square
هذا الحديث يستعرض تاريخ ومستقبل ريادة الأعمال في شبه الجزيرة العربية، مع التركيز على كيفية استعداد المنطقة لاقتصاد ما بعد النفط. يستخدم المتحدث، بدر العيسى، سرداً حيوياً لتسليط الضوء على مخاطر الاعتماد المفرط على النفط، ويؤكد على أهمية العودة إلى روح ريادة الأعمال التي تميز بها أجداد المنطقة.يبدأ الحديث بقصة خيالية تدور أحداثها في عام 2054، حيث يتصور عالماً نفدت فيه احتياطيات النفط في الكويت تماماً، مما يترك مواطنيها وحكومتها في أزمة. يدفع هذا السيناريو المتحدث للتأمل في صمود شعب شبه الجزيرة العربية عبر التاريخ، والذين ازدهروا من خلال التجارة والاعتماد على الموارد المتاحة قبل عصر النفط.يستعرض بدر تاريخ ريادة الأعمال في المنطقة، بداية من طرق التجارة القديمة. كما يبرز الموقع الاستراتيجي لشبه الجزيرة العربية الذي جعلها دائماً مركزاً للتجارة العالمية.ينتقل الحديث إلى قصة شخصية يروي فيها بدر درساً مهماً تعلمه من أحد معلميه: ألا يعتمد على مصدر دخل واحد. هذا الدرس ألهمه لترك وظيفة مستقرة والسعي نحو مسار ريادي أكثر ديناميكية. يشارك كيف تمكنت شركته من مواجهة التحديات الاقتصادية خلال جائحة كوفيد-19 من خلال تعزيز روح الابتكار والتكيف.الرسالة المركزية للحديث هي أن المستقبل يكمن في اكتشاف "النفط الجديد" داخلنا، المتمثل في الإبداع والثقافة والقدرات البشرية. يدعو بدر إلى تغيير في العقلية لبناء اقتصاد متنوع يحترم صمود وريادة "فرسان" المنطقة وأسلافها.This talk explores the history and future of entrepreneurship in the Arabian Peninsula, with a focus on how the region can prepare for a post-oil economy. The speaker, Bader Al-Essa, uses a vivid narrative to highlight the dangers of over-reliance on oil and emphasizes the importance of returning to the entrepreneurial spirit of the region's ancestors.The talk begins with a fictional story set in 2054, imagining a world where Kuwait’s oil reserves are completely depleted, leaving its citizens and government in crisis. This scenario prompts the speaker to reflect on the historical resilience of the Arabian Peninsula's people, who thrived through trade and resourcefulness long before the oil era.Bader recounts the region's entrepreneurial history, from the ancient trade routes.
He highlights the strategic location of the Arabian Peninsula, which has always been a hub for global commerce.The talk transitions to a personal story where Bader reflects on a key lesson from a mentor: never depend on a single source of income. This inspired him to leave a stable job to pursue a more dynamic entrepreneurial path. He shares how his company navigated the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by fostering a spirit of innovation and adaptability.The central message of the talk is that the future lies in rediscovering the "new oil" within—creativity, culture, and human potential. Bader calls for a shift in mindset to build a diversified economy that honors the resilience and resourcefulness of the region's "knights" and pioneers. Bader Nabil Al-Essa, known as "Bu Nabil," is a passionate entrepreneur and influential figure who received the "Best Arab Influencer" award from the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah in 2021. A motivational Arab content creator, he seeks to raise collective awareness about the importance of freelancing and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Imkan Community, the largest Arab entrepreneurial network in the region.Bu Nabil is an inspiring role model, dedicated to empowering Arab youth, fostering individual growth, thriving communities, and advancing economic development.He is also one of the prominent figures who put Kuwait on the Guinness World Records map by achieving the highest digital ticket sales for an online play performed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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