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Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization launches news agency specialized in ICT .
Amman, June 9 --Chairman of the United National Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh announced the launch of the first fully functional news agency specialized in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
In remarks at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) High Level Panel held in Geneva, Abu-Ghazaleh noted that the one-of-a-kind project follows the success of Ag-IP-news agency, the only specialized global intellectual property (IP) news agency which was established in 2003 to serve the IP society around the globe.
He added that ''the TAG-IT News Agency will act as a coverage tool of the latest news, events and activities in the Information Technology (IT) field and will also unleash the passion inside all of us for a world full of innovations and technology''.
"We would like to present this news agency as a reference to all IT companies and educational institutions in addition to organizations for all the news, events and activities of the IT society," Abu-Ghazaleh said.
Based in Amman, the news agency will cover major IT events and news through 73 offices around the world through a high caliber team of journalists and reporters who will bring the latest in IT world.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=upi20100609-214027-9998&show_article=1
09 Jun 2010
UN-GAID Chairman launches first fully functional news agency specialized in ICT .
TAG-IT News Agency will act as a coverage tool of the latest news, events and activities in the Information Technology (IT) field and will also unleash the passion inside all of us for a world full of innovations and technology - Abu-Ghazaleh.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the United National Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID), announced the launch of the first fully functional news agency specialized in the field of Information and communication technology (ICT).
The one-of-a-kind project follows the success of Ag-IP-news Agency, The Only Specialized Global Intellectual Property (IP) News Agency which was established in 2003 to serve the IP society around the globe.
"TAG-IT News Agency will act as a coverage tool of the latest news, events and activities in the Information Technology (IT) field and will also unleash the passion inside all of us for a world full of innovations and technology,"
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said in his speech at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) High Level Panel held in Geneva.
"We would like to present this news agency as a reference to all IT companies and educational institutions in addition to organizations for all the news, events and activities of the IT society," he added.
Based in Amman, the news agency will cover major IT events and news through 73 offices around the world through a high caliber team of journalists and reporters who will bring the latest in IT world.
According to Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh, "Our work is not being accomplished without our fortified network established with leaders in the IT domain who keeps us updated with their latest technological inventions, news, events and cooperation ties. We promise our readers to deliver refined media coverage and in-depth analysis with a wider perspective and thorough viewpoint in IT domain."
http://www.ameinfo.com/234916.html
01 Jun 2010
TAG-Confucius’ mystical Chinese culture festival concludes .
The mystical beauty of the ancient Chinese culture mixed with colourful images of dragons and lanterns evoked the final day of the Chinese cultural heritage dancing and musical performance by Shenyang Normal University band organised by Talal Abu Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) at Al Hussein Cultural Centre.
The event was attended by a host of diplomats headed by the Chinese and Korean ambassadors and thousands of fans of the Chinese culture.
Talal Abu Ghazaleh, chairman and chief executive officer of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organisation (TAG-Org), said: “This is the Chinese culture in all its glory and beauty; the wonderful depiction of certain eras in the Chinese civilisation mixed with the beauty of sound decorated our senses.
The performance opened the door to many people who are excited to know more about the Chinese culture. It was a celebration of life.
” According to Mohammad Sami Al Kharouf, TAG-Confucius director, the event was a part of TAG-Confucius programme which focuses on enriching and promoting knowledge of the Chinese culture.
“The numerous sketches, the colourful images and costumes made us all feel as part of the event. We, at TAG-Confucius, will try to introduce the Chinese culture in all its glory through more events,” he said
http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=27165
01 Jun 2010
TAG-Confucius' Mystical Chinese Culture Festival Concludes.
The mystical beauty of the ancient Chinese culture mixed with colorful images of dragons and lanterns evoked the final day of the Chinese Cultural Heritage dancing and musical performance by Shenyang Normal University Band organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) at Al Hussein Cultural Center.
Visions of ancient China were set in motion through a hazy atmosphere as varied Chinese musical instruments played in the background drawing images of love and peace.
The May 29-30 event, held under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), was attended by a host of diplomats headed by the Chinese and Korean ambassadors and thousands of fans of the Chinese culture.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said, "This is the Chinese culture in all its glory and beauty; the wonderful depiction of certain eras in the Chinese civilization mixed with the beauty of sound decorated our senses. The performance opened the door to many people who are excited to know more about the Chinese culture. It was a celebration of life."
Meanwhile, according to Mr. Mohammad Sami Al-Kharouf, TAG-Confucius director, the event was a part of TAG-Confucius program which focuses on enriching and promoting knowledge of the Chinese culture.
"The numerous sketches, the colorful images and costumes made us all feel as part of the event.
We, at TAG-Confucius, will try to introduce the Chinese culture in all its glory through more events," he said.
The cultural troupe of Drama College, in Shenyang Normal University was set up in 2004 and composed of professors and students specializing in drama, dancing and Chinese traditional musical instrument.
The troupe has visited India, Djibouti, Republic of Korea, the US, Lebanon, Thailand, Hong Kong and now Jordan through cooperation with TAG-Confucius.
http://business.maktoob.com/20090000476030/ArticleAnnouncement.htm
01 Jun 2010
TAG-Confucius' Mystical Chinese Culture Festival Concludes.
(MENAFN Press) This is the Chinese culture in all its glory and beauty; the wonderful depiction of certain eras in the Chinese civilization mixed with the beauty of sound decorated our senses. The performance opened the door to many people who are excited to know more about the Chinese culture. It was a celebration of life – Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh
The mystical beauty of the ancient Chinese culture mixed with colorful images of dragons and lanterns evoked the final day of the Chinese Cultural Heritage dancing and musical performance by Shenyang Normal University Band organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) at Al Hussein Cultural Center.
Visions of ancient China were set in motion through a hazy atmosphere as varied Chinese musical instruments played in the background drawing images of love and peace.
The May 29-30 event, held under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), was attended by a host of diplomats headed by the Chinese and Korean ambassadors and thousands of fans of the Chinese culture.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said, "This is the Chinese culture in all its glory and beauty; the wonderful depiction of certain eras in the Chinese civilization mixed with the beauty of sound decorated our senses. The performance opened the door to many people who are excited to know more about the Chinese culture. It was a celebration of life."
Meanwhile, according to Mr. Mohammad Sami Al-Kharouf, TAG-Confucius director, the event was a part of TAG-Confucius program which focuses on enriching and promoting knowledge of the Chinese culture.
"The numerous sketches, the colorful images and costumes made us all feel as part of the event.
We, at TAG-Confucius, will try to introduce the Chinese culture in all its glory through more events," he said.
The cultural troupe of Drama College, in Shenyang Normal University was set up in 2004 and composed of professors and students specializing in drama, dancing and Chinese traditional musical instrument.
The troupe has visited India, Djibouti, Republic of Korea, the US, Lebanon, Thailand, Hong Kong and now Jordan through cooperation with TAG-Confucius.
http://menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093341947
01 Jun 2010
TAG-Confucius' Mystical Chinese Culture Festival Concludes.
The mystical beauty of the ancient Chinese culture mixed with colorful images of dragons and lanterns evoked the final day of the Chinese Cultural Heritage dancing and musical performance by Shenyang Normal University Band organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) at Al Hussein Cultural Center.
Visions of ancient China were set in motion through a hazy atmosphere as varied Chinese musical instruments played in the background drawing images of love and peace.
The May 29-30 event, held under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), was attended by a host of diplomats headed by the Chinese and Korean ambassadors and thousands of fans of the Chinese culture.
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said, "This is the Chinese culture in all its glory and beauty; the wonderful depiction of certain eras in the Chinese civilization mixed with the beauty of sound decorated our senses. The performance opened the door to many people who are excited to know more about the Chinese culture. It was a celebration of life."
Meanwhile, according to Mr. Mohammad Sami Al-Kharouf, TAG-Confucius director, the event was a part of TAG-Confucius program which focuses on enriching and promoting knowledge of the Chinese culture.
"The numerous sketches, the colorful images and costumes made us all feel as part of the event.
We, at TAG-Confucius, will try to introduce the Chinese culture in all its glory through more events," he said.
The cultural troupe of Drama College, in Shenyang Normal University was set up in 2004 and composed of professors and students specializing in drama, dancing and Chinese traditional musical instrument.
The troupe has visited India, Djibouti, Republic of Korea, the US, Lebanon, Thailand, Hong Kong and now Jordan through cooperation with TAG-Confucius.
http://www1.albawaba.com/en/news/tag-confucius-mystical-chinese-culture-festival-concludes
30 May 2010
Microsoft signs MoU with Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Society.
Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat Al Ordon, int@j and Meydan to support the Microsoft Innovation Academy programme in developing the technical, business and operational skills of ICT start-ups and entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their growth and success.
The Innovation Academy programme, the second phase of the BizSpark programme and an initiative launched by the Microsoft Innovation Centre, is a learning path for startups and entrepreneurs designed to help participants in the initial phases of a start-up and enable them to move to the next step in developing their projects.
The MoU signed between microsoft and its partners will create a set of policy recommendations and define the business, operations and technical tracks of the programme that will support the sustainability and the successful execution of the Innovation Academy.
Rula Ammuri, country manager of Microsoft Jordan stated: “The MoU we are signing will lead to combining the expertise of microsoft with that of leading and respected business and training entities that will provide the programme’s participants with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable their businesses to grow, achieve sustainability and become profitable”.
http://www.jordantimes.com/index.php?news=27089
30 May 2010
Microsoft signs MOU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat al Ordon, Int@j & Meydan .
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Marwan Jumaa, Minister of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT), Microsoft has signed a MOU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat Al Ordon, int@j and Meydan to support the Microsoft Innovation Academy program in developing the technical, business and operational skills of ICT start-ups and entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their growth and success.
The Innovation Academy program, the second phase of the BizSpark program and an initiative launched by the Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC), is a learning path for startups & entrepreneurs designed to help participants in the initial phases of a start-up and enable them to move to the next step in developing their projects. The MOU signed between Microsoft and its partners will create a set of policy recommendations and define the business, operations and technical tracks of the program that will support the sustainability and the successful execution of the Innovation Academy.
Rula Ammuri, Country Manager of Microsoft Jordan stated, “We are committed to providing start ups and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector with all the support they need to drive the growth of the local software economy. The MOU we are signing today will lead to combining the expertise of Microsoft with that of leading and respected business and training entities that will provide the program’s participants with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable their businesses to grow, achieve sustainability and become profitable.” The program has three main pillars: Business - where the focus is on developing skills in software business planning, sales and marketing, and HR. Operations - focused on software development practices, services execution management, agile methodologies, and performance measurement. And finally Technology - which is focused on developing technical skills. Microsoft will be providing participants with access to its technologies, technical support and various other offline and online resources to enable their development of the technical aspects. Microsoft’s partners in the program will provide participants with support in developing their skills in business, operations and investor relations.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, expressed his delight about the program by saying, “I am so proud and happy with this partnership with one of the leading companies in the world. As the head of an international consortium for ICT and development in the UN, I would like to commend you all on this partnership and wish you all the success as a leading example that will achieve the goals we share”.
Mr. Azzam Shweihat, Chairman of Shabakat Al Ordon, stated, “We became partners in the BizSpark program two months ago and we will work hand in hand with Microsoft and its esteemed partners to implement a number of programs for small businesses related to internet programs, software and mobile application. We will provide them with a comprehensive learning path in technology, management and operations and will offer access to all our resources and capabilities to ensure the success of the Microsoft Innovation Academy.”
Mr. Ayman Mazahreh, Chairman of Int@j, stated, “We continuously work at int@j to support start-ups to ensure they have a real contribution to the ICT sector. We hope to see this program achieve its goals in accelerating the success of startups in the ICT sector, which will open a door to further innovative projects and ideas that will lead to positioning Jordan on the map of advanced countries in ICT.”
Maher Kaddoura, Founder and Chairman of Meydan, stated “We are very excited to be involved in this program with Microsoft as we share the same belief in the talents and capabilities of the youth and entrepreneurs in Jordan and those around the region, and are happy to provide them with all the support and guidance they need to create new and successful businesses and contribute to the further development and advancement of ICT in the Arab world.” The MIC aims at fostering innovation through a number of programs it offers, one of the programs is the BizSpark, an innovative program that provides Startups with key resources such as easy and fast access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, technical support and marketing visibility from Microsoft, as well as support through a select group of network partners such as investors, advisors and government agencies.
http://business.maktoob.com/20090000474706/ArticleAnnouncement.htm
30 May 2010
Microsoft signs MoU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat al Ordon, Int@j and Meydan to support ICT start ups and entrepreneurs .
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Marwan Jumaa, Minister of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT), Microsoft has signed a MOU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat Al Ordon, int@j and Meydan to support the Microsoft Innovation Academy program in developing the technical, business and operational skills of ICT start-ups and entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their growth and success.
The Innovation Academy program, the second phase of the BizSpark program and an initiative launched by the Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC), is a learning path for startups & entrepreneurs designed to help participants in the initial phases of a start-up and enable them to move to the next step in developing their projects. The MOU signed between Microsoft and its partners will create a set of policy recommendations and define the business, operations and technical tracks of the program that will support the sustainability and the successful execution of the Innovation Academy.
Rula Ammuri, Country Manager of Microsoft Jordan stated, "We are committed to providing start ups and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector with all the support they need to drive the growth of the local software economy. The MOU we are signing today will lead to combining the expertise of Microsoft with that of leading and respected business and training entities that will provide the program's participants with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable their businesses to grow, achieve sustainability and become profitable."
The program has three main pillars: Business - where the focus is on developing skills in software business planning, sales and marketing, and HR. Operations - focused on software development practices, services execution management, agile methodologies, and performance measurement. And finally Technology - which is focused on developing technical skills.
Microsoft will be providing participants with access to its technologies, technical support and various other offline and online resources to enable their development of the technical aspects. Microsoft's partners in the program will provide participants with support in developing their skills in business, operations and investor relations.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, expressed his delight about the program by saying, "I am so proud and happy with this partnership with one of the leading companies in the world. As the head of an international consortium for ICT and development in the UN, I would like to commend you all on this partnership and wish you all the success as a leading example that will achieve the goals we share".
Mr. Azzam Shweihat, Chairman of Shabakat Al Ordon, stated, "We became partners in the BizSpark program two months ago and we will work hand in hand with Microsoft and its esteemed partners to implement a number of programs for small businesses related to internet programs, software and mobile application. We will provide them with a comprehensive learning path in technology, management and operations and will offer access to all our resources and capabilities to ensure the success of the Microsoft Innovation Academy."
Mr. Ayman Mazahreh, Chairman of Int@j, stated, "We continuously work at int@j to support start-ups to ensure they have a real contribution to the ICT sector. We hope to see this program achieve its goals in accelerating the success of startups in the ICT sector, which will open a door to further innovative projects and ideas that will lead to positioning Jordan on the map of advanced countries in ICT."
Maher Kaddoura, Founder and Chairman of Meydan, stated "We are very excited to be involved in this program with Microsoft as we share the same belief in the talents and capabilities of the youth and entrepreneurs in Jordan and those around the region, and are happy to provide them with all the support and guidance they need to create new and successful businesses and contribute to the further development and advancement of ICT in the Arab world." The MIC aims at fostering innovation through a number of programs it offers, one of the programs is the BizSpark, an innovative program that provides Startups with key resources such as easy and fast access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, technical support and marketing visibility from Microsoft, as well as support through a select group of network partners such as investors, advisors and government agencies.
http://www.ameinfo.com/233871.html
30 May 2010
Microsoft signs MOU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat al Ordon, Int@j and Meydan to Support ICT Start Ups and Entrepreneurs .
Amman, May 30th, 2010 - Under the Patronage of His Excellency Marwan Jumaa, Minister of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT), Microsoft has signed a MOU with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, Shabakat Al Ordon, int@j and Meydan to support the Microsoft Innovation Academy program in developing the technical, business and operational skills of ICT start-ups and entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their growth and success.
The Innovation Academy program, the second phase of the BizSpark program and an initiative launched by the Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC), is a learning path for startups & entrepreneurs designed to help participants in the initial phases of a start-up and enable them to move to the next step in developing their projects. The MOU signed between Microsoft and its partners will create a set of policy recommendations and define the business, operations and technical tracks of the program that will support the sustainability and the successful execution of the Innovation Academy.
Rula Ammuri, Country Manager of Microsoft Jordan stated, "We are committed to providing start ups and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector with all the support they need to drive the growth of the local software economy. The MOU we are signing today will lead to combining the expertise of Microsoft with that of leading and respected business and training entities that will provide the program's participants with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable their businesses to grow, achieve sustainability and become profitable." The program has three main pillars: Business - where the focus is on developing skills in software business planning, sales and marketing, and HR. Operations - focused on software development practices, services execution management, agile methodologies, and performance measurement. And finally Technology - which is focused on developing technical skills. Microsoft will be providing participants with access to its technologies, technical support and various other offline and online resources to enable their development of the technical aspects. Microsoft's partners in the program will provide participants with support in developing their skills in business, operations and investor relations.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, expressed his delight about the program by saying, "I am so proud and happy with this partnership with one of the leading companies in the world. As the head of an international consortium for ICT and development in the UN, I would like to commend you all on this partnership and wish you all the success as a leading example that will achieve the goals we share".
Mr. Azzam Shweihat, Chairman of Shabakat Al Ordon, stated, "We became partners in the BizSpark program two months ago and we will work hand in hand with Microsoft and its esteemed partners to implement a number of programs for small businesses related to internet programs, software and mobile application. We will provide them with a comprehensive learning path in technology, management and operations and will offer access to all our resources and capabilities to ensure the success of the Microsoft Innovation Academy."
Mr. Ayman Mazahreh, Chairman of Int@j, stated, "We continuously work at int@j to support start-ups to ensure they have a real contribution to the ICT sector. We hope to see this program achieve its goals in accelerating the success of startups in the ICT sector, which will open a door to further innovative projects and ideas that will lead to positioning Jordan on the map of advanced countries in ICT."
Maher Kaddoura, Founder and Chairman of Meydan, stated "We are very excited to be involved in this program with Microsoft as we share the same belief in the talents and capabilities of the youth and entrepreneurs in Jordan and those around the region, and are happy to provide them with all the support and guidance they need to create new and successful businesses and contribute to the further development and advancement of ICT in the Arab world." The MIC aims at fostering innovation through a number of programs it offers, one of the programs is the BizSpark, an innovative program that provides Startups with key resources such as easy and fast access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, technical support and marketing visibility from Microsoft, as well as support through a select group of network partners such as investors, advisors and government agencies.
