Ihab Imran AL-Souse

A new tech Co-founder moving into the tech world after years of working in global security, diplomacy, and community development. My background has taught me how to navigate complex environments, understand people deeply, and build solutions that create real impact. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

• Date of Birth: 12/16/87
• Nationality: Jerusalem ID/ Finnish

• Participated in international youth work and education programs with SALTO & Erasmus+., Latvia, Turkey, Germany, 2023, 2022, 2022
• Completed MIMA mental health training for migrant students., 2021, 2022
• Peer support training with Finnish Refugee Council., 2021
• Municipal elections candidate (SDP Espoo)., 2021
• Internships: Political science intern at the Mission of Palestine to Finland., 2015
• Finnish language teaching assistant, Vantaa Adult Education Centre., 2013
• First Aid Course, Finnish Red Cross, Vantaa., 2018, 2023
• Internship at swimming pool and gym, City of Vantaa., 2015
• Work Safety Course, Vantaa Adult Education Centre., 2013
• Life Saver Professional Course, Palestinian Swimming & Aquatic Sports Federation, Ramallah., 2010

• Arabic, Native
• English, Fluent
• Finnish, Advanced
• Hebrew, Intermediate

• Co-Founder & Co-CEO | COO, FitArenaa Oy, Helsinki, Finland, 11/01/25, Present, A new tech Co-founder moving into the tech world after years of working in global security, diplomacy, and community development.
• Project Manager, Mirsal Ry, Pystyvätvanhemmat, Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland, 08/01/25, Present, Manage and deliver a holistic health project by coordinating with professionals to design fitness, mental health, and nutrition programs.
• Chairperson, Askel JA Kirja Ry, 03/01/25, Present, Leading an association that promotes education, sports, and culture to support mental and physical well-being.
• Multilingual Instructor (Arabic), City of Vantaa, 11/01/20, Present, Facilitating communication between schools and Arabic-speaking families.
• Representative, Dustur ry, 07/01/24, 02/01/25, Represented a politically neutral association focused on educating Finnish Arabs about democratic participation.
• Project Manager, Mirsal ry - 'Isä on tärkeä' (Father is Important), 03/01/22, 07/01/23, Managed planning, execution, and reporting of a family-oriented project.
• Project Manager, Mirsal ry - 'Youth for Better Work', 04/01/21, 12/01/21, Led a youth empowerment project funded by the European Solidarity Corps.
• Executive Director, Mirsal ry, Espoo, 03/01/19, 07/01/23, Oversaw strategic development, budgeting, staff performance, and fundraising activities.
• Sports Services Worker, City of Vantaa, 01/01/18, 08/01/21, Coordinated activities and managed customer relations at a city sports center.
• Project Coordinator, Aseman Lapset ry, Helsinki, 04/01/18, 08/01/18, Led youth engagement and awareness programs within the Arabic-speaking community.
• Project Coordinator, Helsinki, 2018, 2019, Coordinated educational guidance projects for migrants.
• Manager Assistant, UNRWA, Jerusalem, Palestine, 2010, 2011, Assisted in managing job creation programs.

• Khalil Ahmed, Service Adviser, City of Helsinki, Finland, +358 40 334 4395, ahmed.khalil@hel.fi
• Petri Haapanen, Security Specialist, City of Vantaa, Finland, +358 50 312 2083, petri.haapanen@vantaa.fi