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Qatar

Qatar to open telecoms sector
March 7, 2007

Qatar is preparing to open up its telecommunications sector, currently monopolised by state operator Q-tel, AFP reported. The Supreme Council for Information and Communications Technology said it would publish licensing details in Q2 2007 after consulting potential operators. (Source: AME INFOwww.ameinfo.com)

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Iraq

AME INFO
Iraq's telecom market joins the regional pioneers as it awaits full effective liberalization in 2007
February 14, 2007

The Iraqi communications market enters a whole new competitive era in 2007, with the expected launch of multiple wireless fixed service providers. The country also has competition between three national cellular operators and two regional ones.

(Source: AME INFOwww.ameinfo.com)

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Jordan

Jordan promotes its national ICT industry
September 9, 2007

As part of Jordan's delegation participating at Gitex, the largest ICT trade show in the Middle East, a press conference was held at DICEC yesterday September 9th. The conference was attended by His Excellency Basim Al Roussan, the Jordanian Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sabri Tabbaa, CEO of the Information Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) and representatives of 10 Jordanian companies participating at Gitex under the Int@j umbrella.

The Jordanian minister reiterated that the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology will continue to help Jordan to emerge as a preferred outsourcing destination across the region. In 2005 and in line with His Majesty's directives, Jordan established a dedicated call center initiative to facilitate the development of this industry and align the investment environment with competitors.?

He added, ¡°Jordan offers all the right ingredients for a successful and vibrant outsourcing industry, such as our capable workforce at competitive cost as well as the country¡¯s robust technology infrastructure¡±. He also added that ¡°this can only be achieved through an effective public-private partnership that leverages each sector¡¯s strengths and areas of influence to ensure economic sustainability."

Jordan has taken great strides towards achieving its ICT National Strategy objectives. The MoICT has lately announced an initiative which provides each university student with a subsidized laptop in order to reach 50% internet penetration, and aims at increasing both revenue and direct employment of the sector.?

Sabri Tabbaa, Intaj's CEO commented, "Intaj works closely with the MOICT to achieve the objectives of the ICT National strategy 2007-2011. We are working diligently on implementing a Research and Development (R&D) fund that will be supported by deducting a tax from telecommunication companies to support startups and incubated projects."

The Information Technology Association of Jordan is an ICT industry-support association that embraces Jordan's ICT businesses, with a mission to promote their advancement on a local and international level, and enhance their capacity and performance; it has supported 10 Jordanian companies¡¯ participation at Gitex this year.?

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The Information Technology Association of Jordan received the Mark for Best Practice of the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence

November 19, 2006

The Information Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) received the Mark for Best Practice of the King Abdullah II Center, in October 2006, for Excellence last month for excelling in providing services to local ICT companies that encourage their active participation in developing the country's economy. The Certificate was presented to Mr. Mustafa Naserridine, Chairman of int@j, by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Al Hussein during a ceremony that was held at the Grand Hyatt, Amman.

The King Abdullah II Award for Excellence is the highest level of quality recognition in Jordan. The Award aims at enhancing the competitiveness of Jordanian businesses by promoting quality awareness and performance excellence, and recognizing the successful achievements of Jordanian companies.

(Source: Information Technology Association-Jordan www.intaj.net )

October 2001
The Jordanian Information Technology Association kick started this summer a national IT program called Connecting Jordanian Initiatives. High on the agenda were discussions on how best to use public and private sector organizations and enterprises for improving IT infrastructure at the national level, develop local digital content and alleviate the Digital Divide within the Jordanian population. For more information refer to www.intaj.net.

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai Internet City¡¯s Reality Check 2.0 Goes Online
Posted on September 11, 2007

Videos of Reality Check 2.0, a series of high-powered panel discussions on the development of information and communications technology (ICT) in the region, can now be viewed online at www.realitychecktv.aethermedia.com, powered by Aether media, a leading web TV services company.

The discussions were held for the second consecutive year during GITEX Technology Week 2007 at the Dubai Internet City Community Zone. Led by IT experts, entrepreneurs and decision makers from private and public sector organizations, the talks generated significant interest among trade visitors, industry professionals and officials.

Panel discussions on the future of telecommunications held on the first day of GITEX 2007 saw the participation of Osman Sultan, CEO, du; Mohamed Al Ghanim, Director General, UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA); and Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, CEO, Etisalat.

For more information, please visit: www.dubaiinternetcity.com/news