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The Eternal Leader Hafez Al-Assad The eternal leader Hafez al-Assad 1 2 Mr. President Bashar al-Assad President of the Syrian Arab Republic 3 4 Martyr major Staff Parachute Bassel al-Assad 5 6 Under the Patronage Of the Prime Minister Dr. Adel Safar The Ministry of Economy & Trade in Cooperation with the League of Arab states & the World Intellectual Property Organization & the Association of Syrian inventors Organize The 15th Al- Bassel Fair for Invention & Innovation Damascus – International Fair Ground 15 -20 July 2011 International Hall /2/ 7 8 9 10 Creativeness in the Thought of the Eternal Leader Hafez AL Assad In every country there are creators that we have to look for and encourage them towards having more Innovation. Time is moving. A missed time is difficult to be recovered. If we do not grasp the core of the scientific research and examine its depth, we will not possess the advancement and progress that we aspire to achieve, and may not maintain our achievements that we have realized by the perspiration and sacrifices performed by our people. The issue of scientific research has not to remain within the theoretical limits as it has to be a basic foundation in every university along with the education, and the government has to afford the prerequisites of achieving this mission. The human wealth we have is not only a quantity, but it is a heritage, history and civilization as well as what it produces of thinking, will and determination. Human being always has the ability if s/he wants to create and do right. Human being innovation and work is the most important fortune. Work Development at the State departments and organizations has become a pressing need and a national responsibility in order to not expand the gap between us and others and to be qualified partners in all what is taking place in respect of the political and economic developments in the Arab world and in the whole world. , From the Oath Speech of the Party s and People›s Leader Mr. President Bashar AL- Assad President of the Syrian Arab Republic Renewed thought: I mean by the renewed thought which does not stop at a specified limit and does not limit itself in one frozen mold. We are greatly in need today and tomorrow to push the process of development forward. Some people think that this renewed thought is linked (tied) with age, i.e. it presence mostly exists among youth and this is not accurately precise, as some people enter the youth age while their minds were early stone-minded …. And some other of aged people depart life while their minds were still roaring with activity, renewal and innovation. 11 12 The Speech of Dr. Mohamad Nedal Alchaar Minister of Economy in The Syrian Arab Republic Ladies and Gentlemen, The world›s attention to innovation and invention is becoming of a high priority. A careful reading of history will emphasize the importance of inventions and innovations in the evolution of humanity, and the emergence of civilizations. We, in Syria, have given this aspect all the concern, care and follow-up it needs through Al-Bassel Fair for Creativity and Invention. The fair has become young at its fifteenth session this year in which we have made, despite all the challenges we are facing, qualitative efforts in cooperation with our partners in the Association of Syrian Inventors, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Islamic Bank of Development (IDB). The fair has grown up and reached an important rank at the global level as it ranked third in the WIPO assessment in 2002, and became one of the best exhibitions at the international level, in terms of organization, number and quality of participants, creative exhibits, and the innovations that have received local, regional, and international attention. This was manifested by the popularity, interest and appreciation which the fair and its organizers and participants enjoy. This attention and care correspond to the action programs of the conferences of the Economic Summit in Kuwait and Sharm El-Sheikh, which emphasized the protection of intellectual property, encouragement of Arab inventors, and linking between Arab inventors and investors. Syria will always be the forum of giving, development and innovation in all shapes and types. Syria was and will remain a welcoming place that spreads love, honesty, attention and care and embraces all Arab brothers and sisters. Ladies and Gentlemen, Behind the success of this fair, there is a working group that deserves our appreciation, respect and gratitude. This group consists of several sectors, organizations, syndicates as well as the president and members of the Preparatory Committee and the General Establishment for International Fairs and Markets. 13 I will never forget the great efforts of the ministry of economy and the affiliated institutions and companies. My appreciation and respect for Prime Minister Dr. Adel Safar, the sponsor of this fair, for his care and sponsorship. And thanks also to the Arab League and its Secretary-General and the Follow-up Committee for their sincere support of this fair in preparation and organization. Our sincere respect is for the great sponsorship and comprehensive care of President Bashar al-Assad for each achievement, innovation, sincere effort and hard work in Syria. I wish you all the best. 14 Message froM Mr. Francis Gurry Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is honored to be invited once again by the Syrian Arab Republic to present the WIPO Awards on the occasion of the Fifteenth Al Bassel Fair for Invention and Innovation, organized by the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade. Innovation is integral to human progress. It is responsible for improvements in our quality of life and for economic competitiveness; and it is the means by which we address and resolve challenges facing society. Encouraging innovation is the very reason why we have intellectual property. Innovation and its many benefits do not come without the investment of time, of effort, and of human and financial resources. Intellectual property provides the incentive for that investment, as well as facilitating the transfer and diffusion of the fruits of innovation. The WIPO Awards pay tribute to the innovators and entrepreneurs whose ingenuity fuels this productive cycle of innovation. In today’s competitive global market, where the knowledge component of production has become so important, rights related to knowledge - intellectual property rights - represent critical national assets. WIPO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, is at the forefront of efforts to ensure that the rights of inventors and innovators are recognized, rewarded and protected worldwide. The WIPO Awards recognize the contribution of individual innovators to the development of their national economies and, in turn, to the prosperity of their people. In awarding the WIPO medals at the Fifteenth Al Bassel Fair for Invention and Innovation, we join the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade in its efforts to promote the culture of innovation and creativity in the Syrian Arab Republic, and seek to highlight the role that intellectual property can play in such an environment. 15 I warmly congratulate all the Award winners and commend the organizers of the Al Bassel Fair for highlighting the importance of innovation to the Syrian Arab Republic’s economy. I wish you a very successful event. 16 Statement of Sponsoring companies There up in the upper, a voice is heard telling us: go ahead… If we listen attentively, we will realize it is the saying of the late president Hafez Al-Assad calling on us: ‹› in every and each country there are creators, we have to look for them, help them towards more creativity›› In the 21century, we stand before a decisive question: ‹› to be or not to be›› Under the leadership of president Bashar Al Assad, Syria has been seeking to prove her self through implementing the policy of development modernization pursued in the Syrian economic policy. However, this equilibrium to attain development can be only materialized through reliance on our local potentials to scientific researches and technology. The might and dignity of every country stem from the hands of its people who are able to give and be creative. This exhibition- Al-Bassel exhibition, is genuine occasion for Syrian inventors with them the exhibition is complete. We have started from this occasion, through which we get to know each other. It has become imperative for us to continue the March altogether in order to build the future of our homeland, Syria. This exhibition is a mirror for the achievement and creativity of the people of this country. It reflects that fact number of country›s inventors is increasing throughout out years since it was started. Therefore, getting those inventors involved in the March of modernization and production, became a must and national duty, simultaneously in the private and the public sectors, a twin for the service of the Syrian Economy. Creativity creates originality… originality creates belonging… belonging in an eternal status of love to our homeland, for which we have to scarifies. Home is a large enough to knead the principles of creativity and originality in the crucible of the labor ship especially in this conditions, which our darling country is pass in it, it must dependence on the self. Moreover, the competition creation and export all patents through the interior and external exploitation. The process of adopting the creative works of the Syrian inventors is a 17 national obligation imposed by conditions we pass through. We are on the cross-road of crucial economic turning We need to work together hand for encouraging inventors and creators to integrate them into the industrial and commercial entity, apply equity to secure them to be able to reach ultimate creativity.
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