Partners in Sustainable Development
Global Expertise, Local Solution
Report 2015
tag-foundation.com Welcome to TAG-Foundation
At Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), we are guided by a set of core values that binds our employees together to generate a host of services that can lead the way to a better future and a better understanding of our clients’ needs.
Today, we proudly present Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development (TAG-Foundation), which will bring the uniqueness of TAG-Org’s long experience and dedicate its mission to participate in the social and economic development of various fields locally, regionally and globally.
In 2014, TAG-Org added another global milestone by opening its 81st office around the world fulfilling its promise of building its global business and relations with clients based on its ethics and values that drove its expansion since its establishment in 1972; and today TAG-Foundation will be a mirror to the achievements and success of TAG-Org in implementing projects that will serve the greater good in a sustainable manner.
As a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact, TAG-Org, supports the Compact’s Ten Founding Principles covering human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption and we have committed ourselves to making the Global Compact and its principles a core part of our culture and day-to-day operations. .
The establishment of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development which capitalizes on its strengths, achievements and legacy to make a unique contribution to the society by providing appropriate responses to the society’s needs and aspirations, is yet another step on our journey of good corporate citizenship.
We are proud to be your partners in sustainable development, global expertise and local solutions.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chairman
tag-foundation.com | 1 2 | tag-foundation.com CHAIRMAN`S MESSAGE …...... 1 ABOUT US ………...... 4 ORGANIZATION CHART ...... 5 TAG-FOUNDATION MEMBERS …...... 6 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ...... 8 ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS ...... 13 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ...... 17 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ...... 24 FORUMS ...... 29 NEWS AGENCIES ...... 32 INITIATIVES …...... 35 ACTIVITIES IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ...... 47 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS …...... 73 COOPERATION AGREEMENTS ...... 80 HE DR. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH PROFILE ...... 90 PUBLICATIONS ...... 94 LIAISON OFFICES ...... 102 TAG-ORG MEMBERS ...... 104
tag-foundation.com | 3 About Us
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development is a non-profit organization, for promoting sustainable development emphasizing social and economic development initiatives with the aim of enhancing capabilities of individuals, groups, institution and societies worldwide.
TAG Organization is a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact, supporting the ten foundation principles within the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
The establishment of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development is yet another step in our journey of good corporate citizenship.
We are proud to be your partners in fostering sustainable development, global expertise and local solutions.
Our vision
Enhance the sustainable development process regionally and internationally.
Our mission
Institutionally participate in the development process, contribute to social and economic development, build capacities locally, and serve globally.
Our objectives
Improve the social, economic and cultural environment whilst empowering individuals, groups, institutions and societies in order to face global challenges Maintain a high level of successful capacity-building initiatives in the fields of education and scientific research, youth empowerment, wealth creation through information and communication technologies, create job opportunities, promote sustainable development of the society and the economy, and support community service initiatives Build capabilities through training as well as intellectual and research forums Contribute to fulfilling the society’s needs such as employment
4 | tag-foundation.com ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
tag-foundation.com | 5 TAG-Foundation MEMBERS
6 | tag-foundation.com TAG-FOUNDATION MEMBERS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ...... 8 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-KS) tagks.com ...... 9 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Institute for Social Responsibility (TAGIISR) tag-foundation.org ..... 9 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG-SB) - (Jordan) tagsb.edu.jo ...... 10 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAG-UCB)-(Bahrain) tagucb.edu.bh ...... 10 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (Lebanon) - (TAGI-UNI) tagiuni.com ...... 11 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG – CONFUCIUS) tagconfucius.com ...... 11 ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS ...... 13 • ALL 4 Palestine-all4palestine.com ...... 14 • Family Business Governance Center (FBGC) fbgc.jo ...... 14 • Electronic Arabic Encyclopedia (TAGEPEDIA) tagepedia.org ...... 15 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Research Center (TAG-Research) tagiresearch.com ...... 15 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ...... 17 • Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) aspip.org ...... 18 • Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) akms.org ...... 19 • Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) asrenorg.net ...... 19 • Arab Intellectual property mediation and Arbitration society (AIPMAS) aipmas.org ...... 20 • Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) lesarab.org ...... 20 • International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) iascasociety.org ...... 21 • Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) aroqa.org ...... 22 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ...... 24 • Talal Abu Ghazaleh laptop (TAGITOP) tagitop.com ...... 25 • ordanian national orchestra association (JORCHESTRA) jorchestra.com ...... 25 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Computer Refurbishment Center (TAG-CRC) tagcrc.com ...... 25 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge & Wealth Creation (TAG-Creation) tagcreation.com ...... 26 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Partners in Development (TAG-PID) tag-foundation.org ...... 27 • Arab Center for Dispute Resolution (ACDR) acdr.aipmas.org ...... 27 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for SME’s (ICTIDAR) ictidar.com ...... 28 FORUMS ...... 29 • Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) epdforum.org ...... 30 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF) tag-forum.com ...... 30 • China Arab Business and Culture Forum (CABCF) chinarabforum.com ...... 31 NEWS AGENCIES ...... 32 • Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual property News Agency (AG-IP NEWS) ag-ip-news.com ...... 34 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology News Agency (TAG-IT-NEWS) tagitnews.com ... 34 • Talal Abu Ghazaleh Education News Agency (TAG-Educa News) tageducanews.com ...... 35
tag-foundation.com | 7 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
8 | tag-foundation.com EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 1. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-KS) www.tagks.com
Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative envisioned by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, as a first-in-kind in the region, servicing college and university students residing in Jordan. It is copyrighted worldwide and is recognized nationally as one of the most needed and valuable initiatives targeting students.
The main objective is to support Jordanian university students by providing them with a professional and friendly learning environment, enabling them to enter the job market and competing for the best opportunities available, reshaping their skills, and upgrading their qualifications. This is accomplished through an array of carefully chosen services that are beneficial to the students. These services are offered utilizing information technology tools and tailored knowledge facilities.
TAG-Knowledge is the intellectual and knowledge-enhancement expression of this overall objective. Targeting the youth and striving at the aid of human resource development, TAG-Knowledge aims to grant modern tools and the latest in the information and communication technology field. Its mission being the delivery of a larger number of well-rounded local professionals, possessing a competitive edge resulting from international exposure, all provided by a one-stop-hub under the support of TAG-Org experts.
2. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh International Institute for Social Responsibility (TAG-IISR) www.tag-foundation.com Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Institute for Social Responsibility (TAG-IISR) introduces the concept of Social Responsibility (SR) to companies and organizations by providing the necessary training, knowledge and tools to ensure a cohesive definition of SR and its applications for corporate sustainability.
TAG-IISR provides the following services: Training in SR strategic planning and activities. Supervise and prepare awareness campaigns of SR activities. Devise SR policies. Design SR strategy and brand.
tag-foundation.com | 9 Conduct impact assessments and evaluations of SR initiatives. Establish SR plans and budgets to ensure compliance with overall strategy and brand. Conduct assessments of implementation and provide feedback to concerned organizations. Create synergies among various SR initiatives and organizations. Conduct local, regional and international seminars, conferences, gatherings, etc.
3. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (Jordan)-(TAG-SB) www.tagcb.edu.jo Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG- SB) is one of the main faculties of the German Jordanian University (GJU) offering MBA in business administration, focusing on marketing, quality management, human and financial resources, banking, international accounting, and Intellectual Property in addition to logistics and criminal accounting majors.
TAG-SB was awarded the “Best Educational Institute in Management in Asia” by the World Education Congress Asia Awards 2011, received the international accreditation certificate from the Foundation for International Business Administration Program Accreditation (FIBBA), and was ranked first among Arab universities offering MBA programs, according to Forbes Magazine-Middle East.
This not for profit school represents the first partnership between the public and private sectors providing educational opportunities of the highest international standards in disciplines demanded in the business world.
4. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAG-UCB)- (Bahrain) www.tagucb.edu.bh Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAG- UCB) is another ambitious project for higher education offered to the citizens of Bahrain and other neighboring countries. Through academic programs, entrepreneurs can meet the requirements of a demanding labor market. TAG-UCB provides educational opportunities matching the highest international standards through English taught courses. These courses include: marketing, quality assurance, human resources, finance and banking, international accounting and Intellectual Property.
10 | tag-foundation.com The Higher Educational Council in Bahrain has issued TAG-UCB with all required permits after approving the quality of the courses provided by the college and its staff.
5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (Lebanon) - (TAGI-UNI) www.tagiuni.com Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGI-UNI) is a universal educational institute accessible from across the world. It adopts business related academic and professional training programs for the public and private sectors worldwide which are delivered in Arabic, English and Chinese, making it the first of its kind.
The University operates through an e-cloud developed by Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization in addition to actual face-to-face courses when required. The University was launched in parallel with the Abu- Ghazaleh Educational News Agency.
TAGI-UNI focuses on establishing six main programs, including: academic programs, professional programs, continuous education programs, language programs, professional training programs and creative education programs.
Academic Partners: Canisius University, Walden University, University of Liverpool, Fort Hays State University, the University of Scranton, Amity University, Northampton University.
Professional Partners: Thunderbird School of Management, ITAD.Languages & Music: Genashtim. Izif.
6. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG – CONFUCIUS) www.tagconfucius.com
tag-foundation.com | 11 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh-Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius), the official testing center for 2008 to introduce the Chinese language and culture to the world. It comes as a unique China’s HSK examinations (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) was established in September model of cooperation between TAG-Org and the Confucius Institute in China.
The Center was named after the celebrated Chinese philosopher Confucius, who was known for his ideologies which influenced China and other parts of the world for more than 2,000 years.
Mandarin is not only the most common language in China, it is also the most spoken language in the world; used by over one billion people. Mandarin is taught at TAG-Confucius by experts in teaching the language for non-native speakers. They are accredited by Shenyang Normal University and the Confucius Institute in Beijing.
TAG-Confucius offers a unique learning opportunity through its versatile classrooms and language labs equipped with cutting edge technology. Furthermore, TAG-Confucius library hosts a large selection of books in Chinese language, and multimedia for learners of all levels and age groups. The institute also carries out annual cultural activities.
12 | tag-foundation.com ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS
tag-foundation.com | 13 ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS 1. All 4 Palestine www.allpalestine.com The All 4 Palestine Association was established as per the directions and vision of Palestinian-born HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, and Dr. Sabri Saidam, former Palestinian Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology, who wanted the world to explore in depth and appreciate the ingenuity and creativity of Palestinians living around the globe.
This Initiative is a trusted resource for those who are looking towards a brighter future for their families of Palestinian origin, and for those who want to comprehensively study the story of Palestinians who made a name for themselves in various fields and sectors.
This unique initiative is a celebration of everything Palestinian. This oppressed nation, living under occupation, deserves to be credited for its achievements and deserves to be merited - its men and women, its past and future, and its dream and aspirations.
All 4 Palestine retells the story of every Palestinian scientist, writer, actor, official, comedian, athlete or businessman who, in spite of their sufferings, made it out into the world and became role models for the younger generation.
Through All 4 Palestine, Palestine will benefit from the expertise of its sons and daughters in all fields and sectors.
2. Family Business Governance Center (FBGC) www.fbgc.jo
14 | tag-foundation.com The Family Business Governance Center (FBGC) raises awareness of the role that family-owned enterprises play in the global economy. It enhances the capacity of family businesses to flourish in Jordan through research, exchange of experiences and sharing successful worldwide stories.
The association develops and disseminates the standards of family-owned enterprises governance in Jordan, tackling the challenges and providing support and training to build sustainable models to international standards. The Center also conducts specialized research and studies in family-owned enterprises and shares the results with other family-owned enterprises. This research helps develop businesses and administrative techniques with support in financial consulting, resources, effective communication skills and innovative strategies for project development.
3. Electronic Arabic Encyclopedia – TAGEPEDIA www.tagepedia.com The Electronic Arabic Encyclopedia (TAGEPEDIA) is the first project to establish an electronic system for the dissemination of online knowledge in the Arab world. By building a free and comprehensive encyclopedia in Arabic, TAGEPEDIA provides a wealth of documented information in all fields including scientific, literary, cultural and cognitive.
TAGEPEDIA allows users to find what they are looking for at the click or two of a button. The gathering of information primarily relies on the participation of scientists, writers, experts, consultants and specialists to enrich the Arabic knowledge content on the Internet. It will be constantly updated to preserve its quality and integrity while protecting copyrights and other related rights issues.
TAGEPEDIA will cover many scientific, cognitive and professional topics: knowledge as well as scientific and professional references, countries, institutions and personalities, events and achievements. The field of knowledge includes all topics related to culture, science, technologies, geography, history, media and biographies. Specialists from TAG–Org, TAGEPEDIA’s parent company, will continuously develop specialized professional services, including accounting, Intellectual Property, law, information technology and professional evaluation as well as other professional topics.
4. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Research Center (TAG-Research) www.tagiresearch.com TAGSB Research Center (TAGSB-RC) is part of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) which is one of the major faculties of the German Jordanian University (GJU), Amman, Jordan. TAGSB-RC was founded in November 2007 by Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh to be a home to a rigorous and world-class research community which now creates and disseminates, regionally and
tag-foundation.com | 15 internationally, influential business and management research with a major focus on the Arab region and Emerging Markets. TAGSB-RC initiative is the first of its kind in business schools in Jordan that aims to strategically focus on putting theory into practice. The business world is witnessing unprecedented and substantial changes in almost every aspect and country that force every recognized business school, especially in developing countries, to thoroughly comprehend global business challenges and opportunities.
As a pioneering research institution in Jordan, TAGSB-RC is unique since it has acquired unique resources and was supported by TAGSB and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) that has a long history of experience, success and entrepreneurship initiatives in providing professional services regionally and internationally. TAGSB-RC is committed to pursuing rigorous multidisciplinary business research which is up-to-date and has practical and professional outcomes and implications. This distinctive research is central to the TAGSB-RC activities in order to bridge gaps between business theories and practices. TAGSB-RC is organized to provide and sponsor research in business areas that have international prominence and a significant presence and impact within the business arena.
TAGSB-RC academics play a major role in the regional and international academic community through publishing research in peer-reviewed international journals, attending international and regional conferences and holding visiting professorships in recognized universities. TAGSB-RC academics’ research generates and advances new knowledge and ideas, inspires new thoughts, underpins new teaching contents and methods, encourages cross-cultural research and supports relationships with recognized universities, businesses, other research institutions and non-for- profit organizations both nationally and internationally.
All these partnerships inspire research projects and initiatives with high relevance to the current and future business challenges and opportunities encountered by business and organizations, encouraging the development of business theories, models, and ways of working and thinking that can add significant value and underpin competitive advantages for businesses and knowledge for academics. Our major focus is on the Arab region and Emerging Markets, especially those that have already established international business presence, practices and flavors.
16 | tag-foundation.com PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
tag-foundation.com | 17 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
In line with our professional and social responsibility, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh established the following non-profit organizations and provided them with the necessary means to keep pace with the latest professional and technical developments in relevant fields.
1. The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) www.aspip.org
Launched in 1987 as per the directions of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh when the Arab world was suffering from a lack of awareness in the field of Intellectual Property (IP), ASIP has become the recognized Arab entity for the development of IP protection through a range of activities, seminars and courses.
It works closely with major international organizations and has become a vital organization for those interested in obtaining the Society’s qualification named “Arab Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner”.
International Relations 1. Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 2. Observer Status with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 3. Member of the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC)
Professional Certificates Arab Certified Intellectual Property practitioner (ACIPP)
18 | tag-foundation.com 2. The Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) www.akms.org
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh established the Arab Knowledge and Management Society as the authority preparing management research in the Arab world. The Society consolidates the concepts of management systems and techniques in the Arab world and manages numerous capacity building programs; notably the Arab Certified Quality Manager program and the Advanced Certificate in Management which are both approved by the Management and International Leadership Institute.
International Relations 1. Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) 2. ISO technical committee 176 for International Standards and Specifications (ISOTC 176) 3. ICANN at- large structure 4. The Arab Information Club (ARABCIN) 5. Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA)
Professional Certificates 1. The Professional Quality Manager (PQM) 2. Advanced Certificate in Leadership (ACL) 3. Human Resource Manager (HRM)
3. Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) www.asrenorg.net
tag-foundation.com | 19 Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) is the association of the Arab region National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), as well as their strategic partners, aiming to implement, manage and extend sustainable Pan-Arab e-infrastructures dedicated to the Research and Education communities and to boost scientific research and cooperation in member countries through the provision of world-class e-Infrastructures and E-services.
The goal is to link Arab institutions among themselves and globally through high-speed data- communications networks. Such networks will enable sharing and access to a variety of research services and applications and the utilization of highly sophisticated and technologically advanced computing resources available only at very few institutions in the world. ASREN aims to boost pan-Arab collaborative research and education projects and activities, contribute to promote scientific research, innovation and education across the Arab region.
4. Arab Intellectual Property Mediation and Arbitration Society (AIPMAS) www.aipmas.org
The Arab Intellectual Property Mediation and Arbitration Society (AIPMAS) was established with support from the Arab Society for the Protection of Industrial Property (Munich-Germany), which is the “Original Society” under which all activities and events fall under its umbrella.
The Society promotes and reinforces the system of Intellectual Property in Jordan, and enhances competence and knowledge of the personnel working in this field, in addition to the activities of the Center of Mediation and Arbitration, belonging to the Society, which resolves conflicts of Intellectual Property through international arbitrators applying international rules.
5. The Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) www.lesarab.org
20 | tag-foundation.com The Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries is the regional body for the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) family that consists of 32 national and regional societies. LESI has a worldwide membership of over 11,000 members representing 93 countries.
The Society is legally constituted as a non-profit entity under the laws of Jordan. It is composed of a Board of Directors and a General Assembly. Standing Committees are composed of volunteers and are run by specialists experienced in licensing and the Society’s activities.
Membership covers all Arab country members of the League of Arab States, with a wide range of businessmen, lawyers, licensing consultants, engineers and scientists participating on an individual basis.
International Relations 1. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) 2. Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) 3. Business Development Academy (BDA)
Professional Certificates 1. Arab Certified IP Licensing Practitioner (ACIPLP) 2. Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)
6. The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) www.iascasociety.org With the support and sponsorship of HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants was established as the accredited professional body responsible for raising accounting standards through training programs and interaction with international accounting bodies.
Over the years, the Society has signed several key agreements to develop the profession staring with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)- Cambridge University to approve the Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) that will help in providing Arab accountants with a recognized qualification without the need to sit for international licensing exams that may not be relevant to rules and regulations in the Arab world.
The Society’s qualification and certificate have also been recognized by many Arab countries to allow certificate holders to practice the profession in their countries.
tag-foundation.com | 21 International Relations 1. The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) 2. The International Committee for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) 3. Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 4. International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 5. Wiley
Professional Certificates 1. The International Arab Certified Public Accountant (IACPA) 2. The International Arab Certified Management Accountant (IACMA) 3. IFRS Expert
7. The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) www.aroqa.org The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) was founded as a non-profit organization in Belgium in 2007 in response to the wishes and directives shared in summits by Arab leaders. It improves education through the provision of services related to quality assurance and accreditation, in addition to building capacities, exchanging experiences and raising awareness. The Organization is chaired by its founder HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and is headed by the Honorary President HE the Secretary General of the Arab League.
The Organization also builds, supports and strengthens quality assurance in education and encourages cooperation between Arab and international accreditation bodies in order to share experiences and information to promote academic excellence.
The Organization assists in the establishment of a classification system for educational institutions in the Arab region to promote and facilitate quality research in education. The General Secretariat of the Arab League The Union of Arab Universities The Higher Education Accreditation Commission in Jordan (HEAC) The Institute for Accreditation Licensing and Quality Assurance (ACQUIN)
22 | tag-foundation.com The British Accreditation Council (BAC) The Foundation for International Business Administration Programs Accreditation (FIBAA) The Council for American and International Schools Abroad (CAISA) New England Association for Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
tag-foundation.com | 23 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
24 | tag-foundation.com Centers of Excellence 1. Talal Abu Ghazaleh laptop (TAGITOP) www.tagitop.com TAGITOP is a non-profit project but produced to the highest international standards and sold at cost price.
Because «TAGITOP» holds the TAG-Org name, we continue to improve and modernize the device to keep up with the latest technical developments and program updates. The goal is for TAGITOP to become a must- have device for students at primary and secondary levels and a key tool for university students. It comes with the latest specs to keep up with students’ needs.
2. Jordanian national orchestra association (JORCHESTRA) www.jorchestra.com The Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) is the brainchild of His Excellency Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, who was entrusted by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein, Founder and Chairperson of the King Hussein Foundation’s National Music Conservatory, to revive the Amman Symphony Orchestra, an initiative which was destined to celebrate creativity, artistry, and musical excellence.
In addition to showcasing the extraordinary talent of Jordanian musicians to the world, JOrchestra will also assist our country in building networks within the global community and will impact the national economy by offering non-traditional job opportunities to Jordanian youth and help Jordan develop its music industry.
3. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Computer Refurbishment Center (TAG-CRC) www.tagcrc.com TAG Computer Refurbishment Center (TAGCRC) was launched as an initiative by HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh during his term as Chair of United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID). The Center revamps IT hardware and donates them to people in need.
The first center was established at the Gaza Camp in northern Jordan, in early 2010 in cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East – UNRWA. The Center provides all residents of Palestinian refugee camps under UNRWA supervision and all disadvantaged villages in northern Jordan with refurbished computers. It boosts the workforce by equipping students with the required equipment and encourages university students and recent graduates to work at the Centre.
tag-foundation.com | 25 The project was launched in cooperation with the Jordanian government and the Prime Minister informing all ministries and government institutions to donate their old and unused computers to TAG Computer Refurbishment Center - Jordan.
As a result of its success, another center was set up in Amman, within the premises of TAG-Org. Services from this second center will see equipment distributed through the Arab world. Another center will be established in the southern area to serve the middle and south areas of Jordan.
TAG-Org’s technical staff have already refurbished and distributed over 1,500 computers to charities, camps and schools in addition to the International Relief Organization, Local Community Development Centre- Gaza Camp, the Hashemite Fund, Al-Quran Preservation Society, Marka Community Development Project, Mountain Lady Orphanage, Small enterprise Sponsoring and Support Centre, the Jordanian Educational Initiative, and many others.
Around 1,000 devices have also been distributed to the West Bank and Gaza and in a joint initiative with the Hashemite Fund for Human Development; TAG-Org provided refurbished computers to Maan Municipality. This initiative was coordinated and managed by the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development.
4. TAG Knowledge and Wealth Creation (TAG-Creation) www.tagcreation.com Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge and Wealth Creation (TAG- Creation) aims at providing support to innovators and entrepreneurs and granting the opportunity to protect and market their inventions and linking them with investors and financing entities.
The Center will work on assisting companies that seek to expand in the Arab world through market studies, identifying partners and potential entities to acquire licenses, franchises and any other required documents to facilitate technology transfer using the accumulated expertise of TAG-Org and its offices in 80 countries worldwide.
TAG-Creation Objectives Help innovative entrepreneurs in protecting, marketing, and commercializing their inventions/products. Assist national and international companies in identifying local and regional agents, distributors, franchisees and licensees and facilitate the resulting business. Facilitate technology transfer through licensing and franchising; assist SMEs in expanding their scope of business in the Arab countries by suggesting the most suitable business partners, representatives, and distributors.
26 | tag-foundation.com Provide investors with technology updates in the region. Contribute on the development of Arab Industries. Encourage collaboration between stakeholders in the region, and facilitate the effective practices for the development and commercialization of technologies. Provide inventors and entrepreneurs with professional and consulting services about best practices to commercialize and manage their innovative products and/or services.
5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Partners in Development (TAG-PID) www.tag-foundation.org TAG-PID a member of TAG-Foundation for Development, aims to cooperate with international aid and development agencies in all aspects of development worldwide.
TAG-PID will work with all the development organizations and donor organizations and countries worldwide. TAG-PID works with all the non-profit organizations of the Foundation to establish areas of cooperation, mobilize global resources and expertise while utilizing the wide reach and local knowledge of the TAG- Foundation and TAG-Org to enhance development worldwide. TAG- Partners in Development aims to: 1. Provide development services and initiatives to countries 2. Focus on reconstruction of Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Libya and Yemen, helping the host’s countries (such as Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and others) by providing initiatives for development and cooperation with international organizations with common objectives. 3. Contribute to global cooperation in development, addressing development policies, institutions and processes spread best practices in development 4. Provide and help formulate measurable and sustainable improvements worldwide 5. Encourage and enable greater coordination and cooperation between local governments and 6. NGOs, and international donors and development organizations 7. Initiate sustainable development activities, projects and programs utilizing best practice and local relevance 8. Promote issues related to the environment, women, youth and vulnerable groups through specific projects or inclusive activities, projects and programs.
6. Arab Center for Dispute Resolution (ACDR) www.acdr.aipmas.org The Arab Center for Dispute Resolution (ACDR) was approved as a Dispute Resolution Service provider by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) as the 5th accredited official dispute resolution service provider on May 18, 2013.
tag-foundation.com | 27 Where a domain name holder is a registered trademark holder, it may use the ACDR’s services for a quick legal solution while enforcing and maintaining the international norms and standards established by the international systems. It aims to bring the expertise of trademark protection to the relevant rights holders to ensure a just and fair settlement.
The center has particular significance for focusing on domain name-related dispute resolution capable of being settled by arbitrators proficient in many languages, cheaply and expeditiously.
7. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for SME’s (ICTIDAR) www.ictidar.com The Information and Communication Technology for Development in the Arab Region (ICTDAR) program at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) officially launched on April 30, 2007 the “ICTIDAR - TALAL ABU GHAZALEH FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES,” at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business- German Jordanian University in Amman.
The ICTIDAR – TAG SME Program is now accredited by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business which started to offer the program with all its contents to the registered trainees who were satisfied with it, and commended it as a practical, user-friendly tool to introduce SME owners and entrepreneurs to the basics of business management.
ICTIDAR – TAG SME Program is a new and creative business tool intended to help entrepreneurs and business owners to increase their productivity and efficiency through the use of ICT. A practical, user- friendly tool to introduce SME owners and entrepreneurs to the basics of business management, the ICTIDAR – TAG SME Program is available in CD ROM in Arabic, English, and French.
The Program will cover nine aspects of SMEs management basics. These nine elements are the fundamentals to successfully operate an SME.
28 | tag-foundation.com FORUMS
tag-foundation.com | 29 FORUMS 1. Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) www.epdforum.org
The Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) initiative was established in 2011 with a mission to examine and revise reports on economic issues and conduct studies and researches based on the guidance of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. EPDF serves as a hub for all participants from different state sectors, experts, researchers, and future leaders.
It is important to point out that: The Forum is an independent economic entity, and it works on providing proposals on governmental trends on the various economic issues. The Forum follows up with the Government’s implementation of strategies and the economic outcomes by studying the results. The Forum studies any urgent changes or dynamics to the economy and provides recommendations on how to deal with these changes to keep pace with the national economic strategy. The Forum unites economic visions with the efforts of international donors, developmental programs, trade unions, the private and public sectors, media and higher education sector to implement at the economic strategy and recommendations. The Forum engages academics, researchers and the youth by inviting economics students to participate by making this a part of their curricula.
2. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF) www.tag-forum.org Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF), located at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, was founded to provide economic sectors leaders, businessmen, professionals, academics, inventors, information and communication technologies professionals and civil society institutions with a platform to debate and exchange expertise and ideas relating to the sectors of business and Intellectual Property in order to contribute to the socioeconomic development. The Forum has hosted hundreds of conferences, seminars and workshops and several of activities.
30 | tag-foundation.com 3. China Arab Business and Cultural Forum (Chinarabforum) www.chinarabforum.org China Arab Business and Cultural Forum (CABCF) provides services and programs on a non-profit basis. Membership in the Forum is open to all Arab and Jordanian stakeholders, who are interested in the development of cooperation between the Arabs and Chinese in various fields. The Forum aims to enhance the relations among businessmen, researchers, and concerned people and deriving lessons from the successful Chinese experience, especially in economic and scientific fields.
CABCF Objectives 1. Enhance the bonds of friendship between the people of the Republic of China and the people of Arab countries. 2. Encourage visits and the exchange of ideas, information, and cultural and business knowledge between the two friendly nations. 3. Create business and trade opportunities with Chinese companies in the Arab countries, and build bridges of dialogue and cultural exchange between China and the Arab world. 4. Hold regular conferences, lectures, seminars, and discussion sessions that address cooperation in various fields. 5. Hold training courses for Arab business men and students in Chinese language and culture, and inform them about business opportunities in China. 6. Establish a research center and issue publications about China-Arab affairs. 7. Promote the study of Chinese language, culture, tradition, and art and highlight the Chinese development in scientific and technical fields. 8. Encourage visits of Chinese businessmen and students to Arab countries. 9. Continue to study the future outlook of Arab countries affairs, especially concerning international relations with China and to inform the members of these studies.
tag-foundation.com | 31 NEWS AGENCIES
32 | tag-foundation.com NEWS AGENCIES 1. Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual property News Agency (AG-IP NEWS) www.ag-ip-news.com
AG-IP-news Agency, established in 2004, is the only specialized global Intellectual Property news agency that has been created exclusively to cover Intellectual Property news, events and activities.
The News Agency was invited by international institutions to be a media partner for events held in the US, China, and the Middle East due to its credibility. Also it has been a reference for international organizations such as the International Trademarks Association (INTA).
Together with professional journalistic skills and vast knowledge in Intellectual Property issues, the team guarantees instantaneous coverage of IP events through their extensive networks and connections with the global IP community.
The awareness of the growing interest in Intellectual Property issues drives the News Agency in providing a high-quality service, global perspective and in-depth coverage of IP news and events. The information provided on the News Agency’s website, including reports, features and events, is available 24/7 for all users through our fast and user-friendly search engine, developed by AG-IP News Agency’s technical team to accelerate access to information.
2. Talal Abu Ghazaleh Information Technology News Agency (TAG-IT News) www.tagitnews.com
tag-foundation.com | 33 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG-IT) News Agency, was launched in 2010 to serve as a coverage tool of the latest news, events and activities in the field of Information Technology (IT).
As the IT domain is rapidly growing, we felt the need to provide updates on latest developments, techniques, advancements and changes in the technological sphere.
TAG-IT News Agency combines news from around the world and offers it free of charge to users from all around the world. In addition, the News Agency highlights the technologies, capacities and inventions that have emerged in Arab countries, and introduces them globally.
To maintain the highest standards of professionalism, the News Agency recruits a high caliber team of journalists and reporters to bring you up to date with the IT discoveries wherever they take place. TAG- IT News Agency carry breaking straightforward with up-to-the second news and commentary reported and written by our staff from around the globe. The news agency delivers refined media coverage and in-depth analysis with a wider perspective and thorough viewpoint in IT domain.
3. Talal Abu Ghazaleh Education News Agency (TAG-Educa News) www.tageducanews.com
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Education News Agency, launched in 2012, is a specialized media outlet that sheds light on education related issues latest developments,
Technologies introduced and academic institutions and their activities. The News Agency establishes links between scholars, education specialists and students in both government and private sectors all around the world.
It is focused solely on education news, articles, analysis and reviews to meet the latest developments in the field. The news agency also acts as a link between students and educational institutions around the globe with several partnerships planned with universities, colleges and schools.
34 | tag-foundation.com INITIATIVES
tag-foundation.com | 35 INITIATIVES
1. TAGITI Applies a Set of the Latest Cloud Computing Solutions for TAG-Cloud ...... 37 2. Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) Hosts EU Ambassador to Jordan ...... 37 3. After a Successful Launch in Bahrain and Jordan; ASHABAKEH to Cover more Countries ...... 38 4. TAG-Org Establishes Five Offices in Russia, Iran, India, China and Turkey ...... 38 5. Lebanese Prime Minister Receives Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ...... 39 6. TAG-Org Launches a Group of Significant Initiatives, Organizes a Musical Concert in Maan Governorate . 39 7. Rotary Club Amman Hosts Abu-Ghazaleh ...... 40 8. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute facilitates granting scholarship to students of Chinese language to Confucius Institute Headquarters ...... 40 9. Abu-Ghazaleh Inaugurates Two Knowledge Society Centers in Tafileh ...... 41 10. AGIP Celebrates the Launch of its Iran Office with a Grand Reception ...... 41 11. The Board of Trustees of Jordanian National Orchestra Association is Formed ...... 42 12. TAG-Org to Launch New Companies in Russia ...... 42 13. Abu-Ghazaleh Inaugurates the Launch of the Jordanian Internal Audit Association ...... 43 14. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh: Establishing the Forum comes as an implementation of the call of His Majesty King Abdullah II for the public- private partnership ...... 43 15. Abu-Ghazaleh confirms that Jordan needs to go a long way to reach the stage of “Electronic Judiciary” .... 44 16. Children Programmers” Graduation Ceremony held under the Patronage of Abu-Ghazaleh ...... 44 17. Abu-Ghazaleh Calls on the World to Embrace Digital Revolution ...... 44 18. Prince Khalifa bin Salman , the Prime Minister of Bahrain Received ITU Award in Sustainable Development in ICT ...... 45 19. JOrchestra Celebrates the Italian Language and Culture Week in the World ...... 45 20. TAGSB First Place Graduate of 2015 ...... 46 21. A Special Concert to Introduce JOrchetsra’s Main Musicians ...... 46
36 | tag-foundation.com INITIATIVES 1. TAGITI Applies a Set of the Latest Cloud Computing Solutions for TAG-Cloud
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAGITI) has been developing Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization’s private cloud “TAG-Cloud” by applying a set of the latest cloud computing solutions.TAGITI’s team of experts aim at providing fast, flexible and state-of-the-art services through advanced solutions that include the development of the Cloud’s infrastructure, its virtual environment and utilized systems.To achieve this mission, the team used latest versions of cloud computing solutions including the cloud’s management, monitoring and security systems. HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG- Org chairman, stated that keeping pace with the latest technological developments when using software applications and high-performance cloud computing technologies in various fields especially education provides more flexibility and a variety of options to enhance effectiveness and raise efficiency by increasing productivity.
2. Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) Hosts EU Ambassador to Jordan The Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) organized a roundtable discussion session hosting Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Jordan HE Joanna Wronecka on “EU-Jordan Relationship”.At the beginning of the session attended by representatives of the EU and diplomatic missions, members of the Parliament in addition to representatives of the public and private sectors and the mediaDr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed on the significant long partnership between TAG-Org and the European Union in scientific research and information infrastructure projects at the level of Jordan and Arab world at large.
tag-foundation.com | 37 3. After a Successful Launch in Bahrain and Jordan; ASHABAKEH to Cover more Countries
the Global Marketing Network, celebrated the second batch of its project awards in a special ceremony held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGI-UNI).The award ceremony celebrates .the implementation of the partnership program between Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG- ITI), a Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) affiliate, and AMC Advertising in Bahrain which aims at establishing a documented Arab e-database to include all citizens of the Arab countries as well as inclusive and citizen’s-related data to serve as marketing guide of producers and consumers. At the end of the ceremony each of the 61 award winners from Jordan received a TAGI laptop.
4. TAG-Org Establishes Five Offices in Russia, Iran, India, China and Turkey
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) announced the opening of five new offices in Russia, Iran, India, China and Turkey, enhancing the company’s strategy of geographical expansion to new territories all around the world.With the new offices, TAG-Org’s number of offices increased to 80 in addition to 180 representative offices worldwide. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of TAG-Org, revealed the opening of an office in Beijing which became the second office of the Organization in China after Shanghai, while the office in Mumbai was the second following New Delhi. Offices in Turkey include an office in Ankara .
38 | tag-foundation.com 5. Lebanese Prime Minister Receives Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Lebanese Prime Minister HE Mr. Tammam Salam received HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), and his accompanying delegation at Al-Saray in presence of the Lebanese Minister of Environment HE Mr. Mohammed AlMashnouq. After the meeting, HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said that he had discussions with HE the Prime Minister regarding three significant topics and offered him three appropriate recommendations aiming at serving Lebanon. He added that the first recommendation is to establish a coalition of services for the Arab world in Beirut indicating that this decision is originated from a recommendation by the United Nations and the League of Arab States to carry out this mission under his supervision. Regarding the second recommendation, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said: “It is related to the refurbishing of computers project I started as chairman of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID). This project is voluntary not profitable . The third recommendation offered by HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh to the Prime Minister, is related to the accounting system in the state, saying: “No doubt that Lebanon in its current development and desire to continue its cultural development needs to change its accounting system to the globally recognized.
6. TAG-Org Launches a Group of Significant Initiatives, Organizes a Musical Concert in Maan Governorate
Upon an invitation by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, a visit to Maan governorate was organized on Tuesday 28 July with the attendance of a delegation of thirty high-ranking dignitaries led by HRH Princess Dana Firas.The aim of the visit was to follow up on previous programs and promote better implementation of a group of projects that are currently being implemented.
tag-foundation.com | 39 7. Rotary Club Amman Hosts Abu-Ghazaleh
Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), the Rotary Club of Amman held its general meeting in the presence of a group of members of Jordan Rotary clubs and businessmen under the title “Rotary Day”.Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed in his speech on the importance of the Club’s role in shouldering social responsibility and assuming its role in the support of all development and progress requirements in learning and knowledge field.He stressed on the necessity to introduce information technology in teaching from the stage of basic education and adopt digital education under international standards as a path parallel to traditional education, pointing to the leading role of Rotarians in education and in the pursuit of literacy eradication. He called for the need for a culture of research in the learning stages, especially related to cognitive research, with a view to help see future knowledge-makers graduating from universities, noting that it is not important to simply provide education to each and every citizen but to provide approved and recognized education for the international labor market.
8. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute facilitates granting scholarship to students of Chinese language to Confucius Institute Headquarters A total of 18 students were awarded scholarships by Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban China under the recommendation of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-CI).Through teaching Chinese for kids and adults and introducing the language and Chinese culture, conducting Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), providing consultation services in education in addition to other services, organizing Summer Camp to China . TAG-CI pays special attention to the teaching of the Chinese language in Jordan, noting that the Chinese language is the most widely- spoken language in the world not only in China, but also in South East Asia, North America and Europe.
40 | tag-foundation.com 9. Abu-Ghazaleh Inaugurates Two Knowledge Society Centers in Tafileh
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), inaugurated two TAG- Knowledge Society centers in Tafileh as part of the Organization’s policy to serve the local communities. The two centers located at Zaha Cultural Center and the General Security Directorate are part of the 100 centers TAG-Org is establishing to serve communities in the governorates.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized that the opening of knowledge society centers in Tafileh is a step taken by the Organization to communicate with the Jordanian of all segments, and to achieve the maximum level of scientific and knowledge benefits, especially among the youth community which represents the backbone of local communities and takes the responsibility of improving the cultural and social level in these areas. Abu-Ghazaleh also met with professors, students and local community representatives at the campus of the Tafileh Technical University (TTU) where he pointed out that this step is taken by the Organization as per the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II in order to enhance the social and cultural environment and to improve the life quality of citizens in the country, specially citizens living in the south Jordan, particularly, the youth, the hope of the future.
10. AGIP Celebrates the Launch of its Iran Office with a Grand Reception Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP), member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), celebrated the launch of its Iran Office with a high profile reception attended by ambassadors, diplomats, businessmen, representatives from the Iranian Parliament, heads of Iranian universities, as well as several members of the media.TAG-Org is proud to be the first Arab organization to establish the professional services infrastructure in Iran, to accommodate the increasing demand for IP protection in western Asia.
tag-foundation.com | 41 11. The Board of Trustees of Jordanian National Orchestra Association is Formed
In a special ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) announced the formation of the Board of Trustees under the honorary patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. The first Board is comprised of ambassadors of countries with rich classic musical heritage so as to enrich Jordan orchestra with their artistic directives and technical cooperation. Members of the Board include the American Ambassador Ms. Alice Wells, Ambassador of France Ms. Caroline Daumas, Venezuelan Ambassador Mr. Fausto Fernandes Borge, Ambassador of Belgium Mr. Thomas Paklandet, Ambassador of Bulgaria Mr. Venelin Dimitrov, Ambassador of the Netherlands Mr. Paul Van Den IJssel and Ambassador of Italy Mr. Patricio Fundy, as well as Ambassador of Tunisia HE Ms. Afifa Mallah, Ambassador of Germany HE Mr. Ralph Tarraf, and Ambassador of Greece HE Ms. Maria Louisa Marinakis. Jordan Orchestra was founded in 1995 and the chairman of its first Board of Directors then -who is the current chairman now - is Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh. Since its re-launch last year, he was entrusted by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein to re- assume its chairmanship again.
12. TAG-Org to Launch New Companies in Russia Following the successful launch of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization office in Russia, we are proud to announce that two new companies have been registered in Russia: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Consultancy and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training.The new companies will serve the Russian society in providing the best quality of consulting and training services for both private and public companies and agencies that build human and financial capital.
42 | tag-foundation.com 13. Abu-Ghazaleh Inaugurates the Launch of the Jordanian Internal Audit Association
Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org),patronized the ceremony of launching the Jordanian Internal Audit Association, and the seminar on the latest international professional updates in the field of practicing the internal audit profession. The event took place at the premises of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum with the presence of President of Jordan Audit Bureau HE Dr. Mustafa Al Barari, and President of the Association’s Founding Assembly Mr. Hisham Al-Shawa, in addition to a group of stakeholders, accountants, and auditors from various sectors. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed that the establishment of the Association is an initiative that emphasizes the importance of the internal audit profession, pointing out the interconnection between internal and external audit, and the need for coordination with the Association in the future through a memorandum of understanding.
14. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh: Establishing the Forum comes as an implementation of the call of His Majesty King Abdullah II for the public- private partnership
The Public- Private Partnership Forum discussed the Public- Private Partnership Law in Jordan at Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum with the participation of Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Jordan, Zena Ali Ahmad, UNDP Country Director in Jordan, and consultants from the Ministry of Finance. HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Economic Policy Development Forum stressed that Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the United Nations established the Partnership Forum as an initiative to engage business institutions of Jordan in promoting human development around the Kingdom in partnership and coordination with government sector representatives.
tag-foundation.com | 43 15. Abu-Ghazaleh confirms that Jordan needs to go a long way to reach the stage of “Electronic Judiciary” The Conference on “Electronic Judiciary: Towards More Transparent Courts and Judiciary Utilizing Modern Technology” was organized by Petra Company under the patronage of HE Minister of Justice
Dr. Bassam Talhouni. HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), the keynote speaker at the Conference stressed that Jordan needs to go a long way to reach the electronic judiciary stage and that the Kingdom was late in applying the e-government program in all tracks, not only within the judiciary sector, despite the constant directives of His Majesty the King to the government to apply e-government, but the successive governments have not given due importance to this issue. He also pointed out that e-government is an indispensable pre-requisite for achieving e-judiciary because it is one of the means for ensuring integrity since the individual will be dealing with a program and not with persons, therefore an electronic judiciary is expected to facilitate transactions and access to data and reduce the accumulation of files, and will offer other positive aspects such as: the speed in finalizing work, saving time and effort and ensuring security of documents, in addition to the completion of work at any time and from any location.
16. Children Programmers” Graduation Ceremony held under the Patronage of Abu-Ghazaleh Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, a graduation ceremony was held for “Children Programmers” who participated in “Hello World Kids” program- the first program of its kind in the region that aims at educating children aged 8-12 years old to program computers and smartphones. A total of 65 children graduated from 12 courses and from several levels.
17. Abu-Ghazaleh Calls on the World to Embrace Digital Revolution The Global Knowledge Networking initiative that supports the missions of Geneva’s prominent organizations serving the international community, contributing to global peace and security by fostering innovative partnerships in the area of training and education was launched recently with HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh stressing that digital revolution is unstoppable.
44 | tag-foundation.com In his keynote speech, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, president of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University said that the landscape of global business is changing rapidly with an avalanche of technology changing the way individuals interact with one another around the world.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh tackled the effect of technology on various sectors such as education and business with special focus on the social impact of using the latest technology as the world is divided between native and digital immigrants.
18. Prince Khalifa bin Salman , the Prime Minister of Bahrain Received ITU Award in Sustainable Development in ICT HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, in his capacity as the Chair of the UN for Information Technology and Smart Sustainable Development, congratulated His Royal Highness, Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, for receiving the Award for Sustainable Development in ICT of the International Telecommunication Union. This took place at the opening of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG- Org)’s annual meeting under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council of Bahrain, held at the international headquarters of the Organization in the Bahraini capital of Manama, with the attendance of key speaker HE Mr. Hameed Yousef Rahmeh, assistant undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and TAG-Org’s representatives worldwide.
19. JOrchestra Celebrates the Italian Language and Culture Week in the World The Jordanian capital, Amman witnessed an exceptional evening orchestrated by the Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) in cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Amman to mark the Italian Language and Culture Week in the World under the patronage of the President of the Italian Republic and Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein the Honorary President of JOrchestra and HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of JOrchestra.
The Italian Ambassador Brauzzi addressed the crowd thanking Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein and HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for organizing this unique event, which represents one of the various activities that signals genuine concern and efforts undertaken to spread the Italian culture and language in Jordan
tag-foundation.com | 45 20. TAGSB First Place Graduate of 2015 HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh received Eng. Wesam Ali Ramadeen, first place graduate of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) for the year 2015. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh congratulated Ramadeen for his achievement during the course of his Master’s Degree at TAGSB despite his work responsibility as a commissioner at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in addition he was elected the vice president of the First Studies Committee at the Global Communication Federation in Switzerland.
Ramadeen stated that his decision to continue his academic studies represents one of the main plans in his life stressing that the academic record strengthens the practical experience.
21. A Special Concert to Introduce JOrchetsra’s Main Musicians
Under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein, the Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) dedicated a musical soloists soiree to introduce its main musicians.
In a special concert attended by high ranking diplomats including US Ambassador to Amman HE Ms. Alice Wells, Italian Ambassador to Jordan HE Mr. Giovanni Brauzzi, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the Board of Trustees of JOrchestra, stressed: “The concert introduced the most prominent musicians of JOrchestra. They are from different countries and they are all valuable members of this remarkable national association”.
46 | tag-foundation.com ACTIVITIES IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
tag-foundation.com | 47 ACTIVITIES IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1. Round Table, workshops and Seminars ...... 49 2. Education , Training Courses ...... 58 3. Voluntary Work ...... 63 4. Conferences ...... 64 5. Competitions and Awards ...... 70
48 | tag-foundation.com 1. Round Table, workshops and Seminars
Abu-Ghazaleh: EPDF Experts Analyze the 2015 Budget and Propose Recommendations
The Economic Policy Development Forum (EDPF) headed by its president HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh organized a seminar on the Jordanian Government Budget for 2015. HE Dr. Mohammad Abu Hamour, HE Dr. Khaled Alwazani and HE Salameh Aldarawi gave detailed technical presentations of the budget during the seminar which was attended by the Chairman of the Financial Committee at the House of Representatives, H.E. Eng. Yousef Alqarneh and members of both houses of the Parliament and Arab and foreign ambassadors, as well as representatives of the public and private sectors, UN agencies, civil society and the Media.
Abu-Ghazaleh Calls for More Creative Applications of Information and Communication Technologies
In a video message at the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization Forum held in New York, Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh said that as the UN embarks on its quest under the theme “The Future We All Want”, through a new global agenda for sustainable development, we must all focus on the crucial role of smart sustainable urbanization as a central driving force towards a better future for mankind. “And on this occasion, I commend the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization for convening this timely Forum to serve that purpose and thank you for bestowing on me the privilege of bringing a business perspective to you,” he said. According to Abu-Ghazaleh cities are the pulsating heart of human civilization. “They are the epicenters of business and wealth creation, economic growth, social advancement and cultural vitality”.
tag-foundation.com | 49 Minister of Industry Inaugurates A High-level Symposium on Global Sustainable Smart Urbanization Under the Patronage of the Jordanian Prime Minister HE Dr. Abdullah Ensour, a High-level Symposium on Global Sustainable Smart Urbanization Deputizing for the Prime Minister, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, HE Eng. Maha Ali, said that managing and planning civilization for smart cities is an essential and sensitive matter. “The real challenge placed in front of the decision makers is to rethink in the way in which the cities’ infrastructure is built, the provision of services, involvement of citizens and how to connect the essential systems in order to transform these cities into more sustained and powerful environments,” she said. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Honorary President of the Council of the Federation of sustainable urbanization in 2015- June 17, based at New York University.
TAG-Legal Organizes a Workshop on the “Supervisory Role of Public Sector in IPR Protection”
In collaboration with Jordan Customs Department and the Criminal Investigation Department at the Public Security Directorate, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal (TAG-Legal) held a workshop entitled the “Supervisory Role of Public Sector in Intellectual Property Rights Protection”. The workshop aimed to disseminate the culture of the Intellectual Property in different fields of the Kingdom.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) inaugurated the workshop by stating that the cooperation in organizing the workshop embodied His Majesty King Abdullah II’s directions on the importance of partnership and teamwork between public and private sectors to serve the country.
50 | tag-foundation.com The US Ambassador to Jordan Lectures on the US-Jordan Partnership at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum The Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) organized a discussion session with the US Ambassador to Jordan HE Alice G. Wells on the “US-Jordan Partnership Realizing Jordan’s Economic Potential” attended by diplomatic mission representatives, members of the Upper and Lower Houses, former ministers in addition to UN representatives and many attendees from the public and private sectors. “Since my arrival, I witnessed the breadth of the economic partnership between our two countries, the deepest friendship in this critical region. Two weeks ago, I was proud to build upon that partnership, overseeing with His Excellency the Prime Minister the signing of a $1.5 billion agreement to guarantee Jordan’s access to international capital markets. This agreement, and our previous two loan guarantees, will save Jordan over $500 million in interest payments over the life of the bonds.”
Her excellency the Ambassador said “Trade between the United States and Jordan has never been stronger. Starting with the Qualifying Industrial Zones and now the Free Trade Agreement, total bilateral trade reached $3.4 billion in 2014.” She continued .
Arab Management and Knowledge Society Organizes a Specialized Lecture on ISO 9001 Standards
The Arab Management and Knowledge Society (AKMS) held a specialized lecture on the upcoming ISO 9001 standards for the year 2015 at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University.
The lecture was held with the participation of representatives from awide array of sectors and companies that utilize ISO 9001 including pharmaceutical companies, hospitals , etc .
tag-foundation.com | 51 Abu-Ghazaleh Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization at New York University HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh was selected the Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU) headquartered at New York University. The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization is a non-profit organization formed to promote a better understanding of the role of sustainable urbanization and resilient design in the planning of our cities with a new found optimism about the urban future.
According to Abu-Ghazaleh, the Network aims at combating climate change, selecting the appropriate tools and mechanisms to preserve the purity of air, providing more secure and healthy urbanized areas for people of the globe.
Jubilee School’s 12th Technology Exhibition Opens Its Doors The 12th Technology Exhibition of the Jubilee School, a major undertaking of King Hussein Foundation, opened its doors under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org).Works covering a variety of cultural, scientific, and entertainment topics in both Arabic and English languages were put on display in addition to the works of leading IT companies.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said that the exhibition is organized annually to promote the creativity trend and establish a clear vision on its future, since future is achieved through knowledge, and there will not be any rich future except through cognitive innovations, and Jubilee School focuses on such innovations..
HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan Participates in a Panel Discussion on Climate Change Organized by TAG-Org and the French Embassy Deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince Hassan Bin Talal, Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society sponsored a panel discussion on the climate change organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the French Embassy in Jordan represented by the French Ambassador to Jordan HE Ms. Caroline Dumas at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum.
The Princess stated “It is the time to commit to the agenda of economic growth and sustainable development. Meanwhile, French Ambassador to Jordan Ms. Dumas thanked His Royal
52 | tag-foundation.com Highness Prince El-Hassan for the sponsorship and Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya Al-Hassan for deputizing. She also thanked His Excellency Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for hosting the panel discussion.
Dr. Abu Ghazaleh said “The partnership between TAG-Org and the United Nations represented by the UN-Habitat in the field of civil sustainable urbanization aims to provide a forum forcollaborative activities that may add value to the existing initiatives, help enable countries and cities to use digital technologies.
TAG-Org Employees Attend an Awareness Workshop on First Aid and General Safety
The Internal Training and Continuous Education Department and the Human Resources Department at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) held in cooperation with the Directorate of Civil Defense an awareness workshop on first aid and general safety.
This workshop came in alignment with the Internal Training and Continuous Education Department’s objectives in building capacities in different professional and practical aspects.
AROQA Organizes Training Workshop on Quality Assurance Procedures in Higher Education
The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, and the Honorary Chairmanship of HE Dr. Nabil Al Arabi, secretary general of the League of Arab States, organized recently a regional training workshop on internal and external
tag-foundation.com | 53 quality assurance procedures in higher education held at the League of Arab States headquarters. The workshop, inaugurated by Dr. Al Arabi, was held with the participation of representatives of universities and educational institutions from various Arab states: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, and Bahrain in addition to Jordan.
TAG-Web Consulting Awarded Web Redesign Project of ICMCI
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Web Consulting (TAG-Web Consulting) was awarded a new project to provide the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) with website design, development and maintenance services for three years.
TAG-Web Consulting has won this project attributed to its extensive experience in building websites and interactive sites to accommodate small, medium and large organizations through using dynamic site support and content management system tools.
The International Council of management consulting institutes works to strengthen advisory services in all parts of the world as a key part of the modern economy, and has a specialization (a certified management consultant) as a standard international consulting, linked to good working relations with several international organizations and bodies are currently working on the ISO standard in the field of management consulting, The Council includes a range of management consulting institutes representing almost 50 countries from all over the world.
ASREN Holds Joining Eduroam and Identity Federation Workshop
The Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN), headed by its Chairman HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, held a specialized workshop on “Joining Eduroam and Identity Federation” with the attendance
54 | tag-foundation.com of representatives of scientific research networks and universities in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Lebanon and Palestine in addition to Jordan.
The workshop, that took place at the premises of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, aimed at empowering staff who work in research and education networks and equipping them with appropriate technology necessary for setting up and using Eduroam networks (Eduroam) to allow academics have access to research and education networks during travel and movement through these networks. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said that ASREN’s initiative was launched with the aim of establishing common connectivity between the national scientific research networks in the Arab world , and it operation/ management pointing out the ASREN support education networks.
Abu-Ghazaleh Chairs the Annual Meeting of the Arab Intellectual Property Mediation and Arbitration Society The Arab Intellectual Property Mediation and Arbitration Society (AIPMAS) held its annual meeting in Amman chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the Society with the attendance of members of the Board of Trustees, General Assembly and the Society members. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed the importance of community service and providing support for service societies where he donated JD10000 to cover the financial deficit of the Society .
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training Holds Training Workshop about Writing Projects Proposals and Offers Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training Group, a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), in collaboration with Anna Lindh Foundation –the Jordanian Network, headed by the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) - held a training workshop about “Writing Project Proposals and Offers” at RIIFS headquarters.
The workshop was part of a program for building the capabilities of the member organizations in the Jordanian Network - Anna Lindh Foundation.
The workshop was attended by 25 trainees from Anna Lindh Network members representing non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations and individuals with the aim of developing the civil society organizations’ skills in obtaining funding for local and international organizations to develop their work and contribute to the process of sustainable development of these organizations.
tag-foundation.com | 55 Abu-Ghazaleh Speaks to the Youth at Zain Innovation Campus HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh organization (TAG-Org), the global organization for professional services and education stressed on the fact that education is the key to success.
Speaking upon an invitation by Zain Jordan CEO Ahmad Al Hanandeh to a host of young Jordanians at the Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), a platform for supporting Entrepreneurship, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh focused on the need to support youths and their ideas.
“If we were seeking development, then creativity is its engine and is a tool to achieve competitiveness. Only youth can create that. They are the creativity engine in the knowledge world,” he added.
The executive director of UN habitat invited Abu-Ghazaleh to attend the world habitat day The World Habitat Day, designated by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities concluded atthe United Nations headquarters in New York with the participation of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGOrg) and the Digital Technologies for Sustainable Urbanization Network (iTSUN) . Abu-Ghazaleh’s participation came as a response to the invitation by the Executive Director of UN Habitat and the president of the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization in an event attended by a large number of high UN officials, government policy makers, urban planners and architects, business leaders and academic and civil society participants.
Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) name became Arab International Society for Management Technology (AISMT) The Board of the Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) - a member of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation–decided to change the name of the Society to the Arab International Society for Management Technology (AISMT) so as to be more reflective and in line with the vision and mission of the Society, which is trying its best to keep up with all developments taking place in the technology and knowledge era we are living in. During the extraordinary meeting headed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Board of Society and in the presence of its General Assembly members and Board members, the meeting discussed amendments to the Statutes of the Society; and some comments were made thereto. However, the Objectives of the Society were consequently amended in line with the new approach adopted in connection with the knowledge management which is primarily based on the use of information technology.
56 | tag-foundation.com AROQA held a workshop at TAG-Knowledge Forum The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) held a workshop at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum under the patronage of HE Minister of Education Dr. Mohammad Al Thneibat on improving the quality of education and accreditation in schools with the presence of education directors in governorates and provinces, school headmasters, and representatives of international organizations.
Chairman of AROQA HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh stressed that this meeting is just as important as any political meeting since education is the basis for success. He added that one of this year’s Arab Summit resolutions was to consider 2015-2024 the Arab Literacy Decade and it commissioned the League of Arab States through AROQA to make this true. Thus, we finalized a draft unified book to teach Arabic in all Arab countries.
The board of directors of The Economic Policies Development Forum (EPDEF) held a meeting to discuss the program and activities of the forum and future plans The Economic Policies Development Forum (EPDF) has held a consultative meeting of the Presidential Office and the Board of Directors of the Forum at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum to discuss several issues most prominently the programs and activities of the Forum and future plans. Besides, the restructuring of the committees and taskforces was completed.
The latest procedures related to the Arab Economic Development Policies Forum have been discussed (under the umbrella of the League of Arab States). Also, the Founding Committee of the Forum has been composed of their excellencies: Dr. Mohammed Halaiqa and Dr. Mohammad Abu Hammour, Dr. Jawad Anani and Mr. Nael Al-Hussami.
TAG-KS organized a Workshop for the local community in Tafila In cooperation with the cultural attaché office at the American Embassy, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society has organized a workshop for the local community in Tafila governorate on “Critical Thinking Program”.
This workshop illustrates one of the objectives of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society, and it is one of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization’s (TAG-Org) initiatives, that diligently and constantly strives to improve and develop human resources, and to equip the largest number possible of young people with expertise and knowledge to render them eligible to enter the labor market.
The Zaha Cultural Center is one station out of 100 knowledge stations which HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh has undertaken to establish in the various governorates of the Kingdom as part of the social responsibility role he assumes in the service of the local community, especially in the under-privileged areas.
tag-foundation.com | 57 Seminar on cloud computing held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh knowledge forum
In cooperation with The Arab International Society for Management Technology (AISMT), Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG-ITI) held a seminar on cloud computing at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum. The seminar aimed at raising awareness about this technology, supporting the various sectors to keep pace with the accelerated technological development and using the new technological means in all sectors, which represents one of AISMT most significant objectives. The seminar was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh with the participation of a number of pioneers in the field of IT, representatives and managers of national and international providers of cloud computing, in presence of representatives of the various public and private. 2. Education, Training Courses
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and Ministry of Labor Commence the Implementation of “Bawabati for Employment” Initiative Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor, started the implementation of Bawabati for Employment initiative.
The Initiative aims to provide training and employment opportunities to fresh graduates of the Jordanian universities, and provide them with the required skills and tools in the labor market that help them pursue a distinctive career. It also aims to provide the labor market- including Jordanian companies and institutions- with high level of competence and professionalism in different specializations to help bridge the gap between graduates’ competence and the requirements of the labor market given its positive impact on the national economy of Jordan.
Abu-Ghazaleh Appointed to INSEAD Competitiveness & Innovation Board HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, President of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGI-UNI) and chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) was appointed a member of the Advisory Board of INSEAD, one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools in the world.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh joins a host of elite global figures representing business, academia and international organizations such as HE Mr.Theirry Breton, chairman
58 | tag-foundation.com and CEO of Atos Origin and French former Minister of Finance, Prof. Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management, Director of the Center for Human Resources, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training - Cairo Office Signs Cooperation Agreement with Research, Commercial and Statistical Studies Center - Ain Shams University
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training Group (TAGI-TRAIN) - Cairo office signed a cooperation protocol with Research and Commercial and Statistics Studies Center at Ain Shams University to enhance collaboration between the two parties in the field of advanced training courses.
The agreement was signed by Ms. Samar AlLabbad, the Group Vice Chairman, and Dr. Hanan Mahmoud Abdel Azeem, head of Research and Commercial and Statistical Studies Center at Ain Shams University.
This cooperation agreement between TAGI-TRAIN and Research and Commercial and Statistics Studies Center opens doors to implement a wide range of joint training programs in the fields of accounting, tax, management, marketing and sales.
TAG Knowledge Society Opens New Branch at Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie in Tulkarm Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG Knowledge) has established a new branch at the Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie (The Entrepreneurship Center for Accounting Sciences) in Tulkarm governorate under the patronage of the President of the University Dr. Marwan Awartani.
Opening the Center aims to develop the Accounting Information Systems program, funded by the World Bank in Palestine Technical University in partnership with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), with financing provided by the Quality Development Fund.
Dr. Awartani , expressed gratitude to TAG-Org for its support in establishing the center at the University.
tag-foundation.com | 59 AROQA Awards Academic Accreditation to Al Omaria Schools The Academic Accreditation Council at the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) awarded academic accreditation to Al Omaria Schools, which became the first school obtaining such an accreditation in the Kingdom, after it achieved the quality standards in education at all administrative, academic, environmental, performance, resources and systems levels.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, AROQA chairman, said that the Organization was established under the umbrella of the League of Arab States and chaired by the Secretary General of the Arab League. AROQA is the only organization in the Arab world that awards certificates of academic accreditation. It also seeks to develop education quality to achieve the objective of providing quality education for all.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Inaugurates a Knowledge Station at Jordan Public Security Directorate HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), inaugurated a knowledge station at the Public Security Directorate which was established by TAG-Org under the patronage of the Operations and Training Assistant at the Directorate Brigadier Hamdi Al-Hiary.
The station is part of TAG-Org’s initiative to establish 20 knowledge stations in all police directorates in all districts which would enable the Public Security staff to obtain specialized training and qualification in computer science and English language skills.
The Graduation of the Seventh Batch Alumni of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Under the patronage of HE Minister of Industry and Trade Maha Ali and with the attendance of HE Minister of Higher Education Dr. Labib Al Khadra, Talal Abu Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business celebrated the graduation of the seventh batch of the master degree students Saturday evening.The ceremony was held in the main theatre of King Hussein Business Park under the sponsorship of HE Minister Maha Ali who expressed her happiness to participate in the graduation festival of the seventh batch of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business students. A German Jordanian University faculty member Her Excellency indicated that she is mostly proud since she is herself a graduate of this esteemed School which applies modern and distinguished approaches keeping abreast with the global developments in the field of business administration. She also confirmed that the School enriched her academically and enhanced the tasks she has performed throughout the past years. She also explained that the School focuses on issues related to the economic
60 | tag-foundation.com firms and enterprises needs to fill the gap between the education outputs and labor market requirements in line with the national educational policies and programs.
TAG-Org Inaugurates Jaffa Knowledge Station in Jerusalem Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), the global organization for professional services and education inaugurated the Jaffa Digital Knowledge Station for youth at Saray Community Service Association headquarters in Jerusalem; the second station established by TAG-Org in Palestine after the Korean Centre in Al-Najah University.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute Participates in China’s Summer Student Camp Fifteen students from the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG- Confucius) have recently participated in the summer camp of the Chinese Confucius institutes organized in China.The program of the summer of camp consisted of two stages; the educational and cultural courses of the Chinese language at Shenyang University, and the second is the touristic phase which included visiting renowned archeological monuments, like the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Olympiad Palace, and the Summer Palace of Beijing.
TAG-Org participates in Amman Book Fair Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) participated in Amman Book Fair which was inaugurated by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Mayor HE Mr. Aqel Biltaji at the Hashemite Square. The book fair organized by GAM in cooperation with the Union of Jordanian Publishers, hosted more than 40 different Jordanian publishing houses in addition to international publishing houses from Palestine, China, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt.The book fair contained TAG-Org’s latest publications which included dictionaries and specialized books. The book of Ser Almajd “Rajol Min Baladi” which tackles the biography of HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh is being dedicated to all visitors approaching the section in addition to Intellectual Property dictionary and theBusiness Departments Manual as well as brochures about the services provided by TAG-Org. The book fair was enriched by the IFRS book, IPSAS, Handbook of International Quality Control, Auditing, IFRS for SMEs, Handbook of International Quality Control, Auditing Review in addition to the dictionaries of collocations, patents, legal, and ICT and the new publication of the Intellectual Property dictionary.
tag-foundation.com | 61 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Renews its FIBBA’s Accreditation Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG- SB), one of the faculties of the German Jordanian University renewed its academic accreditation for MBA through the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). The school was able to acquire this essential accreditation through FIBAA in 2009, wherein the first batch was graduated in the same year. The program was accredited unconditionally for 5 years which is considered the highest in the accreditation ranks where only programs adhering to the international requirements and standards are awarded with such accreditation.
TAG CENTER at Canisius College Promotes the Image of the Arab World
Miles away from Amman, Jordan, is the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Center for Business Research at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. This Center was established in 1987 by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh as part of his efforts to support international accounting education. Canisius College was chosen because of the very high quality of its accounting programs and the consistent top ranking of its graduates who take the CPA Exam each year. The Center was established to primarily provide accounting and economic studies specifically requested by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, to provide assistance to Arab students studying at Canisius College, and to enhance the image of the Arab world in the Canisius community. The Center’s director is Dr. Edward J. Gress, a professor of accounting at Canisius College who has known HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh since the late 1950s when both were students at the American University of Beirut.
62 | tag-foundation.com 3. Voluntary Work
Jordan Global Compact Network launched
Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, former Vice Chair of the Global Compact, the Jordan Global Compact attended by representatives of the public and private sectors, ambassadors as well as representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations.In his keynote speech, HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh congratulated the launching of the Jordan Global Compact Network and recalled the establishment phases of the Compact in 2007 saying:“The Global Compact was the product of joint efforts where I participated as a founder to develop the corporate social responsibility at the United Nations. I had the honor to serve as the Vice Chair of the Global Compact during the tenure of both Mr. Kofi Anan and Mr. Ban Ki-moon”.
JOrchestra Salutes Odeon Theatre with an Exceptional Performance The Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) celebrated an evening of exceptional performance at one of the most popular locations in Jordan, the Odeon Theatre in downtown Amman held under the patronage of HM Queen Noor Al Hussein. Deputizing for the Queen, Amman Mayor HE Mr. Akel Biltaji highlighted the efforts exerted by JOrchestra members headed by its chairman HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. Attendees who represented diplomatic missions and local classical fans filled the theatre with their cheers and enjoyment. Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh appreciated the performance of the Orchestra musicians asserting that such events organized by the Association is indeed timely in terms of the current situation in the Arab region as music represents the soul as well the remedy for bodies. Abu- Ghazaleh commended the audience, in particular, parents who accompanied their children emphasizing to such event of classical musical. He also emphasized that parents should focus on guiding their children towards classical music.
tag-foundation.com | 63 4. Conferences
Abu-Ghazaleh Highlights Outstanding Achievements at the Fourth International Forum on Arab Technical Integration in Muscat and the Support of HH Taimur Bin As’ad Al Said Under the patronage of His Highness Taimur Bin As’ad Al Said, and with the attendance of more than 250 participants from 40 countries, the Arab States Research and Educational Network (ASREN) held recently the Fourth International Forum on Integrating Arab E-Infrastructure in a Global Environment in Muscat.
The event was chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, ASREN’s chairman and witnessed the participation of Arab Ministers of Education and Ministers of Telecommunication, Ambassador of the European Union Commission, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, and representatives of international organizations and educational institutions in addition to others. The Forum aims at expanding the effective participation of ASREN, integrating Arab e-infrastructures in global environment, enhancing the role of research and education societies in the Arab world, supporting sustainable researches and education network in the Arab region which are connected with other European, American, and regional networks all over the world. In addition, it aims at developing cooperation and coordination between Arab and non-Arab researchers, promoting joint scientific research projects that depend on the use of infrastructure between the countries, and developing e-applications and e-services for Arab research and education societies.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Hosts Middle East DNS Second Forum
The Middle East DNS Second Forum was inaugurated in Amman with the participation of a number of experts and specialists in the field of domain names industry from regionally and globally. The ME DNS Second Forum is hosted by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) in cooperation with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) as well as The Internet Society (ISCO). At the opening session, Charles Shaban, Executive Director of Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP), said that this gathering aims to build bridges between concerned parties in the Middle East and the globe through exchange of experiences and share of best practices in the domain names industry at the global level.
64 | tag-foundation.com Abu-Ghazaleh Requests to link the market requirements with the education outcomes
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) and the Chairman of the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), emphasized that the change in education in the Arab world is inevitable after the failure of the current education systems in keeping pace with the historical development by the world today and the introduction of new patterns of digital education.In his speech at the “The Role of Industry in Economic Development” Conference held Under the Patronage of His Excellency President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at the University of Mansura, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated in front of thousands of scientists and academics “The Arab region is distinguished by the fast growing youth labor force and we must all work to create millions of employment opportunities to achieve balance and raise the quality of knowledge and training field which is linked to the requirements of the labor market pointing out that creating a wide digital educational infrastructure accessible throughout the world became necessary.
Abu-Ghazaleh Announces Several Initiatives at the 6th Annual Conference of the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education
In the presence of more than two hundred participants from forty countries, the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) held its Sixth Conference titled “Patterns of Education and Related Quality Standards” in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman under the patronage of HH Sayyid Taimur bin As’ad Al Said and under the chairmanship of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, AROQA’s Chairman. The Conference witnessed the participation of a number of Ministers of Education in the Arab countries, the Ambassador of the European Union, the Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League as well as representatives of international organizations and educational institutions.The Conference aims to raise awareness about the mechanics of the application of quality standards.
tag-foundation.com | 65 TAG-Org Participates in the Higher Coordination Committee of the Arab Literacy Decade 2015-2024 Meetings Upon an official invitation by the Secretariat General of the Arab League, Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) participated in the first meeting of the Higher Coordination Committee of the Arab Literacy Decade held recently in Cairo.The meeting was chaired by the Secretariat General of the Arab League, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization and the Arab Republic of Egypt (owner of the initiative) and witnessed the participation of 16 Arab states .TAG-Org submitted a comprehensive paper that included literacy programs of three topics, namely; alphabetic literacy, cultural literacy and digital illiteracy. These programs were developed on the basis of TAG-Org expertise of more than 43 years in all Arab states in the fields of education and training. In addition, the programs focus on knowledge as a basis for education through participation and using information and communication technology as an enabling instrument in all areas.
Abu-Ghazaleh: The International Conference Recommends Establishing a Center in Coordination with Dubai Department of Finance to Apply IPSAS in the Arab Countries
Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, IASCA Chairman and Founder declared the recommendations of the fifth international professional conference entitled “Accountancy as an Economic Decision Making Tool”, held by the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) in cooperation with the UAE Accountants and Auditors Association. The recommendations included major decisions :
1. Emphasize the need for all professional associations and organizations to adhere to providing the minimum required limit of continuous education. 2. Hold a meeting that gather officials from IASCA , the Arab federation of Accountants and Auditors, GCC Accounting and Auditing Organization and National Accounting Association to develop acceptable basic conditions for accounting and auditing professions in the Arab countries.
66 | tag-foundation.com 3. Organize basic introductory programs for business and public sectors on the importance of accountancy as an economic decision-making tool in the fields of, investment, feasibility studies, pricing and planning in order to encounter global competitiveness, benefit from the potentials of e-commerce and value-added chains. 4. Launch information campaign for educational institutions to adopt the standard accounting material accredited by the United Nations Committee for Accounting & Financial Reporting Standards chaired by the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA), and the membership of concerned professional accounting associations all over the world. 5. Given that IASCA is the sole authorized party to issue the Arabic translation of all accounting standards since 1999, it will ask for the consent of these professional international organizations. 6. Provide permanent database on litigation against auditing firms in all states, and the learned lessons to avoid defaults contained in such litigations. 7. The conference recommends that IASCA supports the establishment of an Arab institute for internal auditing on the scale of existing international institutes around the world to be responsible for building capacities and qualification and development of standards for internal auditing management & outsourcing, provided that the institute will be independent from IASCA and work in cooperation with concerned parties. 8. Given that the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) has decided to obligate all companies operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to adopt and apply the International Accounting Standards starting from 2017. 9. The conference recommends IASCA to focus on Arab countries in North Africa through conducting training programs and establishing professional partnerships with national associations in these states. 10. Finally, the conference recommends establishing a regional center in coordination with Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) and in partnership with IASCA with the aim of introducing International Accounting Standards in Public Sector, training on their application method and helping Arab states apply these standards in cooperation with IFAC, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Abu-Ghazaleh Highlights European Union Cooperation with ASREN in Establishing e-Infrastructure for Research and Education in the Arab World HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) stressed, during the CHAIN-REDS Conference entitled “Open Science at the Global Scale: Sharing e-Infrastructures, Sharing Knowledge, Sharing Progress” held in Brussels, Belgium, on the continuous support of the European Commission to ASREN’s efforts in developing pan-Arab e-Infrastructure towards technical and scientific prosperity.
The conference, organized under the aegis of the European Commission (DG CONNECT), brought together around 60 participants, including policy-makers; officials, researchers, and industry stakeholders from Asia, Africa, Arabia, India, Europe and Latin America. The objective is to discuss major developments and perspectives in the field of global e-Infrastructures for Research and Education.
tag-foundation.com | 67 In his keynote address, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted ASREN’s role in providing its users with services, applications, and means for joint research collaboration and allowing for a wider access to educational content and efficient computing facilities.
With the financial support of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and patronage of the League of Arab States, ASREN has become the Pan-Arab network infrastructure with nodes emerging in London and the Emirates. Its goal is to continue to expand and connect all Arab research and education institutions in a unified network that provides scientists, academics, students, and researchers with state-of-the-art connectivity and networking services”.
Session on “ Conflict of interests in the State and Society” by the Arab organization for Anti-corruption
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) stressed on the importance of adopting a charter of honor and a code of conduct by politicians, intellectuals, businessmen and professionals and legalizing such instruments to ensure their enforcement and the criminalization of whoever violates their provisions in order to safeguard the unity of our society and our economic and social security. During the session dedicated to the topic “Conflict of Interests in the State and Society” headed by member of the Board of Trustees Mr. Ahmad Obeidat, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh indicated that the adoption of the Charter and the Code of Conduct will help fight corruption, which seeks to destroy the infrastructure of the economies of Arab states and to disrupt the security of our citizens and their livelihoods.
Recommendations made by Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh during the meeting of (CSU) HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chair of the Honorary Council of the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU), presented invaluable recommendations during a Consortium’s Board meeting held in New York. The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization is a New York based non-profit organization formed to promote a better understanding of the role of sustainable urbanization and resilient design in the planning of our cities with a new found optimism about the urban future. During the meeting, all the members expressed their gratitude to the Chair for his support.
One of the important recommendations highlighted by Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh is to establish a task force for finding smart city solutions for incoming migrants to the cities.
68 | tag-foundation.com Social Responsibility is the outcome of the individual recognition of the community’s favor and an expression of gratitude towards this favor HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), highly commended the decision of the Prime Minister HE Dr. Abdullah Ensour to form “The Jordanian Ministerial Advisory Committee for Social Responsibility” in conformity with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II. Dr. Abu Ghazaleh also expressed his sincere thanks to the Government and to the Minister of Social Development HE Dr. Reem Abu Hassan for choosing TAG-Org to be a member in this committee, and he commended her efforts for strengthening the social security in the country. In his speech delivered at the Regional Conference on Social Responsibility in the Arab World entitled “Maintaining Achievements and Facing Challenges” which was held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh said that TAG-Org has established TAG Foundation for the social responsibility that is fully funded by TAG-Org and runs 34 sustainable programs in community service.
Abu-Ghazaleh Calls for a Round of Negotiations to Reach A Multilateral Agreement on the Internet Upon a joint invitation extended by the Egyptian Patent Office, the Ministry of Scientific Research in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, a regional workshop was held to discuss the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and attended by representatives of Arab countries.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Represents AKMS in the ISO/TC 176 Technical Committee Meetings in Hong Kong Upon an invitation by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) in Hong Kong, the ISO/TC 176 Quality Management and Quality Assurance technical committee meetings was held during the period November 21-28, 2015 with the participation of more than 200 experts from 44 countries.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, AKMS chairman stressed on the importance of AKMS’ participation in such meetings of the ISO/TC 176 technical committee since 1993 with full force as AKMS can transfer the latest in the world of quality to all interested experts in the Arab world.
tag-foundation.com | 69 5. Competitions and Awards
AGIP Wins Arab Strategic Website Award Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) website has been named ‘Best Corporate Website’ in the Arab Region for its groundbreaking design and functionality at the Arab Strategic Website Award for the year 2014 held in Dubai.The Award which was received by Mr. Ramez Quneibi, Web Design and Development Manager at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) was presented in a special ceremony held at Al Murooj-Rotana Hotel in Dubai.AGIP website is considered among the best Arab websites in terms of design, development and content and receives more than half a million visitors annually from all around the world. It is worth mentioning that TAG-Org won four awards in the competition of websites design and development in Jordan in 2014.
AGIP Recognized as the Top IP Firm in the Middle East for the 8th Year We are proud to share with our clients that AGIP has been selected as the leading IP firm in the Middle East, at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) ceremony held at the InterContinental in London on March 11, 2015.AGIP earned this recognition, for the 8th year, for its outstanding IP practices in the Middle East, and the continuous effort to provide its clients with the best-quality services in the field of IP protection As per the results of MIP survey released last month, AGIP was ranked in Tier One for trademark, patent and copyright prosecution and contentious work in Arab countries. It is noteworthy that the Intellectual Property Management Magazine Award is the highest award granted by the magazine for companies that are considered the best around the world, and that enrich the world through their expertise in the field of intellectual property.
Bahrain Honors Abu-Ghazaleh with the Shield of Dilmun In recognition of his role in strengthening the brotherly relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Amman HE Mr. Nasser Rashid Al-Kaabi presented the Shield of Dilmun to HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. The Shield, represents the historical name of the Kingdom of Bahrain, was awarded by the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in recognition for his efforts and contribution for the development of the Arab relations as a whole and the Jordanian Bahraini in particular.
70 | tag-foundation.com Egypt’s University of Mansura Honors Abu-Ghazaleh as A Science and Knowledge Pioneer
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) and the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) was honored for being a pioneer in the field of science, education and knowledge by the University of Mansura at the conclusion of the conference held under the Patronage of the President of the Republic of Egypt Abdul Fattah Al Sisi under the title “The Role of Industry in Economic Development.”
Dr. Mohammad Al Qanawi, president of the University, presented Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh an honorary shield for his role in developing science and technology, building knowledge societies and calling for an educational system to meet the needs of Arab societies. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized in his speech the need to achieve the two-sided concept of (Quality and linking the labor market requirements with the University graduates in terms of specialty and quantity) as well as the necessity of conducting an unprecedented leap in the field of scientific research at universities.
Ma’an Governorates thanks Abu -Ghazaleh for his Initiatives A delegation of prominent dignitaries from Ma’an Governorate paid a visit to HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh to extend their thanks and express gratitude for the initiatives and projects he offered to the Governorate, its people and its youths. The delegation included HE Mr. Ahmad Al Khattab, the former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Majed Sharary, Mayor of Ma’an Municipality, Eng. Mr. Abdullah Freij, Director General of the Development and Operation Fund, and Mr. Hamed Al Khattab, Head of Ma’an Heritage Band. HE Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh had launched several initiatives in the Governorate including the signing of cooperation agreement between Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the National Society for the Conservation of Petra to launch a training program in the field of tourism in the southern governorates, to activate the cooperation agreement previously signed between TAG-Org and Al Hussein Bin Talal University, to study the establishment of land port in Ma’an Governorate, in addition to the inauguration of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge and Information Society in Qantara Center for Human Resources Development to qualify the youths in the Governorate to enter the labor market through a number of training and professional courses after being accredited as a center to obtain Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge Certificate in Information Technology.
tag-foundation.com | 71 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Canisius College Graduate Accounting Programs The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) established an endowed scholarship at Canisius College to be used for the purpose of providing the annual Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Graduate Accounting Programs.
The annual scholarship award will be granted to an outstanding graduating student from the MBA in Professional Accounting program or from the MBAA 150 hours program.
The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Graduate Accounting Programs at Canisius College was established in 1989 and has been given each year to a graduate from the MBA in Professional Accounting program (MBAPA) or from the MBA in Accounting program (MBAA).
Mutah University Grants its First Honorary PhD to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh The University of Mutah has granted for the first time ever an honorary PhD in Business Administration to His Excellency Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, in recognition of his professional career, a large part of which he dedicated for the service of different segments and entities in the Jordanian society. Mutah University accordingly became the first Jordanian university to grant an honorary PhD to Abu- Ghazaleh.
During the ceremony Dr. ABU-Ghazaleh expressed his gratitude and thankfulness to the university saying: “It is a great honor that the university treats me with such generosity and selected me to be the first Jordanian university to grant an honorary PhD, and for me to chosen as the first recipient of this certificate .
On the other hand, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Yousef Qsous, maintained that it was a great honor to grant the first honorary PhD by the University to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, which came as a simple expression of gratitude to and appreciation of his distinguished, advanced and premier intellect, pointing out that the fact of granting the first honorary PhD by the university was a source of pride and a sense of uniqueness, since His Excellency is one of the distinguished people who deserves this honoring, which the University does not consider to even be enough.
The President of the University, Dr. Rida Khawaldeh, stated that the University selected Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh to grant him the first honorary PhD due to his being one of the pillars of the economy, investment and business.
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1. TAGI-Auditors and UNDP Sign an Audit Agreement ...... 75 2. TAG-Org Signs Cooperation Agreement with Italian Embassy and Società Dante Alighieri Amman .. 75 3. Jordan Celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity ...... 75 4. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technologies International and Huawei Technologies Sign MoU ... 76 5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and UNDP Launch ‘UNDP/Private Sector’ Partnership Forum .... 76 6. UN-Habitat and Abu-Ghazaleh Joint Chairs: UN Global Network on Promoting Digital Technologies for Sustainable Urbanization ...... 77 7. European Union Awards Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting A Contract to spread Awareness Regarding Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ...... 77 8. TAG-Org and the Euro- Mediterranean- Arab Association Sign Agreement ...... 78 9. The celebration of the UN’s 70 anniversary ...... 78 10. The EPDF Forum Represents a Partnership between the UN and Private Sector ...... 79 11. UN-Habitat and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Launch Network Eleven ...... 79
74 | tag-foundation.com TAGI-Auditors and UNDP Sign an Audit Agreement On behalf of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAGI-Auditors) / Palestine signed an audit agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Arab states. According to the agreement signed at New York offices of the UN by Mr. Jamal Melhem, the Executive Director of TAG-Org in Palestine and Mr. Helg Austiften, Director of the UN Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI), TAG-Org will audit UNDP programs in 15 countries in the region. Melhem said “Signing this agreement is to reinforce previous agreements on audit and consulting services concluded between TAG- Org and UNDP in the Arab region and the world. It also signals and emphasizes TAG-Org leading position in services it renders to international institutions as the Group is characterized by reliability, professionalism and profound experience over several decades of operation all over the world.”
TAG-Org Signs Cooperation Agreement with Italian Embassy and Società Dante Alighieri Amman Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the Embassy of Italy in Jordan signed a cooperation agreement to promote the Italian language and culture.
According to the agreement signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh and the Italian Ambassador to Jordan HE Mr. Patrizio Fondi, the two parties will work jointly in organizing cultural events and activities related to the Italian language and culture in Jordan, including conferences, seminars and workshops, cinema, concerts and opera, dance, art exhibitions, fashion, gastronomy, language courses.
Jordan Celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity Jordan joined the world in celebrating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development HRH Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi, who graciously accepted to join for the concert and for the launch of the campaign #Unite4Heritage, stated: “In a world tormented by political, competitive and sectarian conflicts where compassion for the others is constantly being replaced by hatred and bitter struggle, culture is the last resort for humans to find comfort and peace.”HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of TAG- Org and JOrchestra said: “The world became one on this day through music and through sharing traditions and aspirations. We are really proud to be part of UNESCO’s initiative that tells a story that we are all the same and share the same dreams.”
tag-foundation.com | 75 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technologies International and Huawei Technologies Sign MoU Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technologies International (TAGITI), member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), and Huawei Technologies Cooperatief/Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge ForumHE the Chinese Ambassador expressed his pride during the signing ceremony saying: “The agreement is an excellent example of partnership between a Jordanian private company and a Chinese private company and between the private and government sectors. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said: “Experience and passion for development join hands together in this agreement. We are proud to partner with one of the biggestcompanies in the world and a leader in the Information and Technology Communication field that will cover all needed development in software, hardware and services.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and UNDP Launch ‘UNDP/Private Sector’ Partnership Forum
The Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) jointly launched the “UNDP/Private Sector Partnership Forum” during a special meeting held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum. The UNDP/Private Sector Partnership Forum aims at providing a sustainable and comprehensive economy to citizens and communities. This joint initiative also seeks to urge businesses to support issues of interest to UNDP, the Government of Jordan, civil society and donors while focusing on team and collaborative effort.
Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Jordan, Dr. Zena Ali-Ahmad, UNDP Country Director, and a host of representatives of the private sector in different areas and fields in the Kingdom attended the meeting.
Supported by the UNDP, TAG-Org will serve as the secretariat of the Forum chaired by the “UNDP- Business Council . HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of TAG-Org, stressed that establishing the Forum is a strategic initiative by TAG-Org and the UN that aims at businesses in Jordan engaged in promoting human development in the country.
76 | tag-foundation.com UN-Habitat and Abu-Ghazaleh Joint Chairs: UN Global Network on Promoting Digital Technologies for Sustainable Urbanization
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) launched the first Global Network on Promoting Digital Technologies for Sustainable Urbanization during a meeting held at the UN Headquarters in New York, US.
The co-chairmanship of the Network was entrusted to HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, one of the most prominent business leaders worldwide and one of the key advocates for the UN goals, and to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, and one of the pioneers of urbanization globally.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh highlighted the significance of the Network which aims at combating climate change, selecting the appropriate tools and mechanisms to preserve the purity of air, providing more secure and healthy urban spaces for people of the globe. He said that the ECOSOC took the right path when concentrating on the integration of economic, social and environmental policies that seek to enhance sustainable development and partnership as a means to achieve integration.
European Union Awards Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting A Contract to spread Awareness Regarding Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting (TAG-Consult), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) was awarded a one-year contract by the European Union for the implementation of a Communications Strategy Awareness Plan and Campaign for the wide promotion of Renewable Energy technologies and Energy Efficiency measures, under the EU ‘Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme in Jordan - REEE, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR).
According to the contract, TAG-Consult will utilize its resources and expertise in delivering a comprehensive strategy that will cover the Kingdom and spread awareness on the use of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, through a set of marketing tools and market research that will touch the life of members of the society.
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG-Org Chairman said:” We are really happy to join hands with the European Union in delivering the best practice regarding Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, as
tag-foundation.com | 77 we believe that the Jordanian society still needs to know more about the benefits of saving energy and using alternative free and environmentally friendly resources.
“The project is funded by the EU, under the Sector Policy Support Programme, and implemented by the EU Technical Assistance project (TA to REEE).
TAG-Org and the Euro- Mediterranean- Arab Association Sign Agreement The Annual Meeting of the Euro- Mediterranean- Arab Association (EMA) witnessed the signing ceremony of a strategic partnership agreement with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) during which TAG-Org also received an appreciation certificate for its efforts in supporting the Arab- European economic cooperation.
The meeting was chaired by HE Mr. Christian Wulff, the former president of the Republic of Germany and the attendance of the Mayor of Cologne HE Mr. Ralph Hainan.
In his speech, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh announced the establishment of a regional office for EMA in the offices of TAG-Org in Amman as well as a program to organize a diplomatic forum in capitals of the Arab countries, where ambassadors of the Arab and European countries can discuss topics of economic and social cooperation. Based on this partnership, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed the cooperation to establish German schools in the Arab countries as the pattern of American, British and French schools.
The celebration of the UN’s 70 anniversary HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), delivered the keynote address at the celebration of the UN’s 70th anniversary organized by the office of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Jordan. The ceremony included the addresses of Minister of Planning and International Cooperation HE Mr. Emad Fakhoury and the United Nations Resident Representative and Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator HE Mr. Edward Kaloun. Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh has served the UN personally and on behalf of his organization for four decades through which he led more than 20 projects, taskforces or UN bodies as a representative of private sector in the fields of Intellectual Property, ICT, audit, education and others. Abu-Ghazaleh also stated that the UN has achieved excellent cooperation with the global business sector, however, the greatest achievement was crystalized last September when the UN, for the first time, announced the establishment of the first partnership between the UN represented by the UN- Habitat and the business sector represented by TAG-Org.
78 | tag-foundation.com The EPDF Forum Represents a Partnership between the UN and Private Sector The Steering Committee of the UNDP/Private Sector Partnership Forum held its first meeting at the headquarters of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI) to discuss the mechanism to further engage the private sector in the country’s development through understanding the private sector’s priorities.
The meeting was attended by the heads of the joint committee between HE Dr. Talal Abu Ghazaleh and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Jordan Mr. Edward Kallon, the UNDP Country Director in Jordan Ms. Zena Ali Ahmad as well as a number of the members of the Forum’s Steering Committee.
UN-Habitat and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Launch Network Eleven The Digital Technologies for Sustainable Urbanization Network (Network Eleven), which will support implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, save, resilient and sustainable” was launched in a special ceremony held at Barcelona, Spain.The Network Eleven was introduced by HE Dr. Joan Clos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN- Habitat, and HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org).
In the presentation, Dr. Clos said “Network Eleven is an important contribution to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, focused on the relationship between ICT and Urbanization towards global development.” Meanwhile, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said “It is my great honor to lead on behalf of the business sector this innovative UN-private partnership network, which emanated from the Integration Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on 28 May last year.”
tag-foundation.com | 79 COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
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1. Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge Agreement with the Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Institute Results in a Protocol Signed between the Institute and Cairo University ...... 82 2. French Cultural Institute and TAG-Knowledge Sign Cooperation Agreement to Expand the Use of French Language ...... 82 3. Abu-Ghazaleh: IASCA Wins a Bid to Develop the Accredited Training Curricula of the Arab Audit Institute .. 83 4. TAG-Org Signs Agreement with Al Hussein University to Establish a Special Studies Center in the Region . 83 5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation and the Supreme Council of Science and Technology Sign MoU towards Building a Scientific and Technological National Standard Base ...... 84 6. TAGI-Training Organizes A Comprehensive Course in Photojournalism ...... 84 7. TAG-SB signed a Renewal Contract with FIBBA’s Accreditation ...... 85 8. IASCA was inaugurated in Palestine to support Palestinian youth to build their professional capacities” ..... 85 9. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and the Association of Banks in Jordan Sign MoU ...... 85 10. An Agreement with China to Provide a Certified IP Licensing Practitioner Program in china ...... 86 11. TAG-Org signed MOU with chaining university to establish a center for teaching Arabic language in china . 86 12. An Agreement Signed with Al Radwan School Aims to Achieve Quality, Accreditation and Students’ Creativity ...... 86 13. Jordan Customs and AGIP Sign MoU in the Field of Intellectual Property ...... 87 14. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and the National Management Institute Establish a Partnership Covering Egypt and Arab & African Countries ...... 87 15. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Hosts the Signing Ceremony of the Twinning Agreement between Greater Amman Municipality and Greater Ma’an Municipality ...... 87 16. MOU between princess Taghrid Institute for Arts and Handicrafts Development and TAG- Org ..... 88 17. Egypt’s Minister of Education and Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Discuss Cooperation in the Field of Education .. 88
tag-foundation.com | 81 Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge Agreement with the Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Institute Results in a Protocol Signed between the Institute and Cairo University The Armed Forces Information Systems Institute- the exclusive agent for the dissemination, marketing, operation and management of the International Diploma Program for IT Skills accredited by Cambridge International Examinations and administered by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) worldwide- has signed a cooperation protocol with Cairo University.The Protocol aims at holding the international diploma program for IT skills at the Faculty Development Center of Cairo University, and in all training centers at the public Egyptian universities through the Center at Cairo University. This Center will, in cooperation with the Armed Forces Information Systems Institute, seek to market and disseminate the diploma, provide training on the diploma materials and hold the diploma examination in both Arabic and English.
French Cultural Institute and TAG-Knowledge Sign Cooperation Agreement to Expand the Use of French Language
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center (TAG-Center) and the French Cultural Institute in Jordan signed a cooperation agreement to expand the use of French language and enhance French knowledge, culture and programs in Jordan and the region. The signing ceremony was held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum in the presence of HE Dr.Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), HE French Ambassador to Jordan Caroline Dumas, Professor Philippe Lane, Cooperation and Cultural Consultant at the French Embassy and head of the Institute, HE Mr. Ahmad Armoush, president of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jordan In addition, the agreement will benefit from the immense and developed network of TAG-Center located throughout the Kingdom in a mechanism to strengthen and expand the French knowledge base in the Jordanian community mainly as the French Institute represents the main cultural front for the French Embassy in Amman.
82 | tag-foundation.com Abu-Ghazaleh: IASCA Wins a Bid to Develop the Accredited Training Curricula of the Arab Audit Institute The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) was awarded the bid for designing the training curricula which will be accredited by the “Arab Audit Institute,” an entity established recently by the Jordan Audit Bureau.The awarding agreement was signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh- IASCA chairman, and Dr. Mustafa Al Barari, president of Jordan Audit Bureau, in a meeting held at the Bureau’s headquarters.
The Arab Audit Institute aims at graduating highly qualified staff in government accounting, audit, internal audit and financial management. To achieve this purpose, the Institute shall work on the development and training of public service employees and senior management in the public sector audit. Accordingly, the Institute’s plan for the first five years of operation will focus on organizing professional training and qualification courses, including CIA, CPA, JCPA, CMA, CISA, IACPA as well as any international professional program that may be needed in the future.
TAG-Org Signs Agreement with Al Hussein University to Establish a Special Studies Center in the Region Under the patronage of HRH Princess Dana Firas, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the Al Hussein University signed a cooperation agreement to establish a studies and consultation center at the University’s headquarters in Ma’an. The agreement, signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and the University President Dr. Ali Qaisi, aims at developing and preparing educational, economic and strategic studies.
tag-foundation.com | 83 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation and the Supreme Council of Science and Technology Sign MoU towards Building a Scientific and Technological National Standard Base
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development (TAG Foundation) and the Supreme Council of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding aiming towards increasing awareness in regards to the importance of Scientific Research and Development.
The MoU signed at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University headquarters aims for cooperation among both parties in order to help the talented and the innovators expand their ideas precluding the conversion of these ideas into productive and developmental projects; while marketing the outcomes of their work and researches through establishing ties between the innovative individuals and potential investors or businessmen.
Through the Memorandum, both sides seek to deliver joint research projects to international parties in different areas such as energy, water, nutrition, health, environment and so on. In addition to transfer technology to the Kingdom through benefitting from expertise and experience of developed countries and the services which both parties can deliver whenever possible. The preparation of domestic and foreign conferences related to the areas of science and technology will also take place.
TAGI-Training Organizes A Comprehensive Course in Photojournalism More than 12 photojournalists representing various media outlets in Jordan graduated from an extensive course in Photojournalism 101 held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University.
The course, that has been designed to enhance the skills and improve the knowledge of the participants in several topics related to photography, was held thanks to a generous support from HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and supervised by Talal Abu- Ghazaleh & Co. International/Training (TAGI-Training).
84 | tag-foundation.com TAG-SB signed a Renewal Contract with FIBBA’s Accreditation Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG- SB), one of the faculties of the German Jordanian University signed a renewal contract to its academic accreditation for MBA with the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).
The school was able to acquire this essential accreditation through FIBAA in 2009, wherein the first batch was graduated in the same year. The program was accredited unconditionally for 5 years which is considered the highest in the accreditation ranks where only programs adhering to the international requirements and standards are awarded with such accreditation.
The school is foreseen as one of the most prominent educational institutions in Jordan offering an academic program designed and executed by an Arab educational institution that is able to compete with similar programs in Europe and the whole world in a record time.
IASCA was inaugurated in Palestine to support Palestinian youth to build their professional capacities” The first branch of the International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA), presided and founded by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, was inaugurated at the campus of the Al-Quds University in Abu Dis in Palestine under the patronage of the University President Dr. Imad Abu Kishk in the presence of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG- Org) Executive Director and IASCA Board member in Palestine Mr. Jamal Milhem, in addition to a number of prominent personalities. The branch was established to become an accredited training center at the University for Qualification Programs namely; the “International Arab Certified Public Accountant (IACPA)”, “International Arab Certified Management Accountant (IACMA), and other specialized training programs in the fields of accounting and auditing. Accordingly, the center will be an accredited examination center to grant such professional certifications.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and the Association of Banks in Jordan Sign MoU Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support TAG-Org’s refurbished computers project and distribute them to the least developed areas.
According to the MoU, both parties shall cooperate in the refurbishment of computers as TAG-Org has previously initiated this project which aims at activating and utilizing old computers for educational purposes. The refurbished computers will be distributed to charitable societies and development centers in the least developed areas in coordination with members of the Association.
According to the Memorandum, the banks shall provide old and used computers to TAG-Org which in return will conduct the refurbishment process in order to distribute them to charitable entities in the Kingdom.
tag-foundation.com | 85 An Agreement with China to Provide a Certified IP Licensing Practitioner Program in china The Licensing Executives Society– Arab Countries held its Board of Directors and Annual meetings headed by its president HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in Amman. Both meetings resulted in several decisions and tackled several key issues such as preparing an agreement to be signed by the concerned people in China to provide a Certified IP Licensing Practitioner program, in order to educate them about Intellectual Property licensing, and preparing certificates befitting the program.During the annual meeting of the Society, which is a member of Talal Abu Ghazaleh Foundation, the Society’s programs, activities and accomplishments during 2014 - 2015 were discussed, especially the programs and activities provided by the Society.
TAG-Org signed MOU with chaining university to establish a center for teaching Arabic language in china Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) has signed with the “Chinese” Chaning University-specialized in teaching languages- a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish “Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Center for Teaching Arabic Language in China” which is expected to be the largest center of its kind in China.
The signature of the memorandum came on the margins of the participation of TAG-Org in the economic delegation accompanying His Majesty King Abdullah II in his visit to China, during which His Majesty the King opened an exhibition entitled “China and the Arab Countries” held at the International Trade Center for Chinese Muslims. An Agreement Signed with Al Radwan School Aims to Achieve Quality, Accreditation and Students’ Creativity The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh signed an agreement with Al Radwan Schools to implement quality standards and acquire the academic accreditation for schools.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of focusing on providing community service as per the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II who gives most of his attention to youth by supporting them and helping them develop their ideas to turn them into real achievable projects.
Mr. Monther Al Zmaily expressed his gratitude to Dr. Abu -Ghazaleh for his longstanding efforts in this esteemed organization providing holistic wide-ranging services.
86 | tag-foundation.com Jordan Customs and AGIP Sign MoU in the Field of Intellectual Property Jordan Customs and Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Intellectual Property protection in a special ceremony held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Forum.
According to the MoU signed by Major General Munther Al Assaf, director general of the Customs Department and HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of TAG-Org, the two parties will cooperate in the development of activities and ways of Intellectual Property protection to create a rich environment for investment in the Kingdom and to activate Intellectual Property protection services to protect trademark owners against the entry of any fake products similar to their trademarks.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and the National Management Institute Establish a Partnership Covering Egypt and Arab & African Countries Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) represented by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh signed an agreement with the National Management Institute (NMI) in Egypt represented by its Executive Director Eng. Sameh Bedair in a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Planning headquarters in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Planning HE Dr. Ashraf Arabi. According to the agreement, the two parties agreed to establish a partnership regarding joint activities and cooperation in various fields.Among the areas that will witness cooperation are participating in tenders and in the field of technological and managerial systems, training programs and consultancy services, through TAG-Org’s 83 offices around the world; and cooperation in the field of human capacity development; and in the advanced matrix of the government; in addition to cooperation in the marketing and implementation of joint training programs and all other issues related to capacity-building in the private and public sectors as well as consulting and management services.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Hosts the Signing Ceremony of the Twinning Agreement between Greater Amman Municipality and Greater Ma’an Municipality Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister Dr. Abdullah Ensour, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) hosted the signing ceremony of the Twinning Agreement between Greater Amman Municipality and Greater Ma’an Municipality held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Forum . The Agreement is a result of the continuous coordination by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and aims to share experience and mutual understanding between the two municipalities.
tag-foundation.com | 87 Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said: “This agreement will have a great impact in making dialogue a success and in exchanging of views in various fields regarding the service sector between cities and governorates throughout the Kingdom in which development and modernization will be achieved based on the directives of HM King Abdullah II.”
MOU between princess Taghrid Institute for Arts and Handicrafts Development and TAG- Org Under the patronage of HRH Princess Taghrid Mohammad, the Princess Taghrid Institute for Arts and Handicrafts Development and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in future projects of mutual interest.
According to the MoU, these projects include dealing with Princess Taghrid Institute as the main supplier of catering for all TAG-Org activities and events, providing scholarships to the Institute’s outstanding students at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business and Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAG-KS) on an equal basis with TAG-Org’s employees, preparing a training hall as a knowledge station at Princess Taghrid Institute in addition to holding training courses by TAG-KS for the Institute’s students. The MoU also stipulates for the provision of training and job opportunities to the Institute’s students through TAG- Org.
Egypt’s Minister of Education and Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Discuss Cooperation in the Field of Education Egyptian Minister of Education Dr. El-Hilali El-Sherbini and HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) discussed ways of cooperation in the field of education.
The two parties agreed on the importance of developing quality in education through conducting exams and quality assurance programs conducted by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) headed by Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and the Honorary Chairmanship of the General Secretary of the League of Arab States and support of the European Union headquartered in Brussels.
The two parties agreed to establish Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital Knowledge Center similar to the centers TAG-Org established in Egypt with a total number of 110 centers; 30 centers in the Ministry and more than 80 at the Armed Forces as accredited centers of the International Diploma Program.
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Jordanian National Orchestra Association – JOrchestra (2014). Arab Economic Charter Task Force, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2013). Chinese Arab Business and Cultural Forum, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2013). Arab Coalition of Services Industries, Qatar (since 2012). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAG-UCB), Kingdom of Bahrain (since 2012). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, Lebanon (since 2012). Jordan Economic Observatory, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2012). Association of Research and Strategic Action, Switzerland (since 2012). Arabic Baltic Association for Business and Education, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2012). All 4 Palestine Initiative, France (since 2011). The High Advisory Council, International Cooperation Platform, Turkey (since 2012). Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2011). United Nations Conference on Trade and Development- Model Accounting Curriculum Committee, USA (1999). Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN), Belgium (since 2010). Global Challenges Forum (GCF), Switzerland (since 2010). International Chamber Council of Commerce, France (2007 – 2009). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG-SB), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2006). UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID), USA (2006- 2010). The Afro-Asian Knowledge Society Council, Egypt (2009). The Arab World Internet Institute, USA (since 2008). Encyclopedia of Excellence and Civilization Committee, KSA (2008). United Nations Global Compact, USA (2006-2008) Arab Quality Assurance and Accreditation Network (AROQA), Belgium (since 2007). Evian Group Governing Body, Switzerland (2006-2009). Evian Group-Arab Region (EGAR), Egypt (2006-2009). Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS), International Chamber of Commerce ICC), France (2006-2008). ֺ) Global Alliance for ICT and Development, USA (2006). IP Protection on the Internet, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), France (2005-Present). Board of Trustees, Perspective Europe, France (2005-2007). United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), USA (2004-2006). Chairman, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Arabic Review Committee, Public Sector Committee, International Federation of Accountants Council (IFAC), USA (2004-2005).
tag-foundation.com | 91 Advisory Committee on Internet Governance, United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), USA (2003-2004). The International Chamber of Commerce Task Force (ICC TF) on Internet Governance, France (2003-2004). Arab Intellectual Property Mediation Society (AIPMAS), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2003). Commission on E-Business, Information Technologies and Telecoms, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), France (2001-2008). The Arab Regional Network of the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), USA (2001-2004). The Working Group on Human Resources and Capacity Building (HRCB) of the United Nations Information and Communications Technologies, (UN ICT TF), USA (2001-2002). The Arab Internet Names Consortium (AINC), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2001). Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries (LES-AC), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (1998-present). Middle East Council for International Strategic Studies, USA 1995-1997. United Nations Conference on Change of Accounting Education, USA, 1995. United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), USA (1995-1996). United Nations Committee of Experts on Professional Qualifications Standards, Switzerland (1995-1998). Arab Knowledge Management Society (AKMS), USA (1989-present). The Committee for the Newly Industrialized and Developing Countries Affairs, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), USA (1989-1992). Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP), Germany (1987-present) in consultative status to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA), UK (1985-present) in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC).
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
A Royal Commission to enhance integrity system, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (since 2013). Council on Arab Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean (CARLAC), the UAE (2013). World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel on Defining the Future of Trade, Switzerland (since 2012). Festival of Thinkers, the UAE (since 2011). International Advisory Board, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain (2010-2011). Senator, Jordanian Upper House, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2010-2011). International Advisory, E-City for King Hamad Ibn Isa Al Khalifa, Kingdom of Bahrain (2009). Honorary Board Membership, Afro-Asian Peoples’ Solidarity Organization (2008).
92 | tag-foundation.com Executive Board, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), France (2007-2009). Board of Trustees, Arab Anti-Corruption Organization, Lebanon (since 2007). Board of Directors, UN Global Compact, USA (2006-2008). Advisory Board, Evian Group, Switzerland (2005-2009). Board of Directors, King Hussein Foundation, USA (since 2005). The International Consultative Board, the World Coalition, USA (2005). Board of Directors, World Links Arab Countries Advisory Council, USA (2004-2005). Board of Directors, World Links Worldwide, Washington, USA (2003-2004). Public Sector Consultative Group, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), USA (2003- 2006). Board of Trustees, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2003-2006). Board of Trustees, National Music Conservatory (NMC), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2003- 2005). Advisory Board, Knowledge Economy Community, Development Gateway, World Bank, USA (2002- 2005). Advisory Board, Industry Advisory Commission, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Switzerland (1999-2000). Board of Advisors, Middle East Council of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), USA (1995-1997). Member of the Board, International Federation of Accountants Council (IFAC), USA (1992). Member of the Board, International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), UK (1988-1990). Member of the Arab Thought Forum (since 1988). Member of the Board, International Auditing Practices Committee (IAPC) of IFAC, USA (1987-1990). Board of Governors, Keck Center for International Strategic Studies, USA 1985-1988. (ֺBoard of Trustees, American University of Beirut, Lebanon (1980-1982
tag-foundation.com | 93 PUBLICATIONS
94 | tag-foundation.com Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Press & Publishing (TAG-Publish) www.tag-publication.com
The Group has issued many books, professional publications and specialized dictionaries that contribute to the promotion of awareness and knowledge among communities of faith, including community participation, those publications were donated and distributed for free to public and private institutions and educational institutions, universities and training centers, and provided for researchers and academics, as well as the distribution of those versions through exhibitions and events in all the countries of the Arab world. Having received the group’s branches and wrote messages of thanks and appreciation from all levels on these initiatives.
Professional Publications by Member Firms
Books:
Blankets Become Jackets (2015) The Imperative of a WTO Reform Agenda, Geneva 2013). WTO at the Crossroad, Geneva (2012. Arab Certified Management Accountant (2012). Management Consulting (2015) The role of the private sector in sustainable development and governance rationalization in the Arab countries (2011). Islamic Commercial Law (2010). Islamic Banking and Takaful (2010). Islamic Capital Markets and Instruments (2010). Accounting for International Fund (IF) Institutions (2010). Leaders Outlook, TAG Graduate School of Business Magazine (2010). International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium- Sized Entities (2009). The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) Guide to Licensing Best Practices (2007). Anti-Money Laundering Guide (2006). Guide to Corporate Governance (2006). International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Workbook and Guide (Wiley) (2006-2008-2011). Authorized Arabic World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Handbook: Policy, Law and Use (2005). Official Arabic Translation of the International Accounting Standards in the Public Sector (2005). Authorized Arabic translation of the “Guide for Legal Retention Period for the Merchant Books and Auditor Work Papers (2004).
tag-foundation.com | 95 Authorized Arabic “International Financial Reporting Standards” (2003-2015). Handbook of International Standards on Auditing, Assurance and Ethics Pronouncements (2001-2014). Authorized Arabic “International Accounting Standards in the Public Sector” (2001-2014). Authorized Arabic “International Standards on Auditing and Code of Professional Conduct” (2001). English Translation, “Intellectual Property Laws of the Arab Countries” (2000). Authorized Arabic “International Accounting Standards” (1st edition 1999, 2nd edition 2000, 3rd edition 2001). Authorized Arabic “Business Guide to the World Trading System” (1999). Authorized Arabic/English “Accounting and Financial Reporting for Environmental Costs and Liabilities (1999). Trademark Laws in the Arab Countries: Countries Guides (1998). Official Arabic version of the “International Standards on Auditing” (1st edition 1998, 2nd edition 2001, 3rd edition 2002). Official Arabic version of the “Business Guide to the World Trading System” (1st edition 1998, 2nd edition 2000). Abu-Ghazaleh English-Arabic Dictionary of Accountancy (1975). Abu-Ghazaleh English Arabic Dictionary of Accounting (1978). Accountancy Dictionary (1982). Accountancy Dictionary (1984). Accountancy Dictionary (1987). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Dictionary of Accountancy (1994). Business Guide to “The Arab Uruguay Round” (1995). Serving The Arab Economy-Speeches & Research in Accounting & Auditing (1997). Intellectual Property Laws of the Arab Countries (2000). Registration Requirements in 65 Arab and Other Countries (1989). TMP Dictionary for Intellectual Property (1994). Registration Methods Worldwide (1994). Saudi Arabia Patent Law (1994). Trademarks & Commercial Indications (Law of the Sultanate of Oman) (1994). Proposed G.C.C. Model Trademark Law – Commentary (1994). Registration Requirements Worldwide (1994). Arab Legal Services Bureau’s Directory (1994). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Speeches & Researches on. Intellectual Property (1997). Registration Requirements Worldwide (1997). AGIP Handbook Registration Requirements and Charges Worldwide (1999).
96 | tag-foundation.com AGIP Handbook Registration Requirements and Charges Worldwide (2000). Journalism Book (2009). TAG Dictionary of Patent Terms (2012). TAG Collocations Dictionary (2012). TAG Legal Dictionary (2012). TAG IP Dictionary (2013). World of Business + Teacher Book (1984). Effective Management (1992). Financial Management (1992). Revision and Inspection (part 1) (1992). Revision and Inspection (part 2) (1992). Financial Management (1994). Income Tax in Algeria (1994). Income Tax in Bahrain (1994). Income Tax in Egypt (1994). Income Tax in Kuwait (1994) . Income Tax in Libya (1994). Income Tax in Morocco (1994). Income Tax in Qatar (1994). Income Tax in Saudi Arabia (1994). Income Tax in Sudan (1994). Income Tax in Iraq (1994). Income Tax in Jordan (1994). Income Tax in Lebanon (1994). Income Tax in Oman (1994). Income Tax in Syria (1994) Income Tax in Yemen (1994). Income Tax in Tunisia (1994) Income Tax in Yemen (1994). Income Tax in the UAE (1994). International Accounting Standards (1994). International Auditing Standards (1994). Accounting and Financial Reporting for Environmental. Costs and Liabilities (1999). IFAC Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (2001).
tag-foundation.com | 97 International Standards on Auditing - IFAC Handbook of Auditing and Ethics Pronouncements (2001). Financial Reporting Standards International Financial (2004). Reporting Standards International Standards on Auditing IFACA (2005). Handbook of Auditing and Ethics Pronouncements Wiley IFRSs Workbook & Guide (2006). International Standards on Auditing IFAC Handbook of Auditing and Ethics Pronouncements (2006). Anti-Money Laundering (2006). IFAC Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (2006). International Financial Reporting Standards (2007). International Standards on Auditing IFAC Handbook of Auditing and Ethics Pronouncements (2007). IFAC Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (2007). International Financial Reporting Standards (2008). International Financial Reporting Standards (2009). Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements - Two Parts (2009). IFRS for Small and Medium- sized Entities (2009). Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements (2010). International Financial Reporting Standards (2010). Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements (2011). International Financial Reporting Standards (2011). Wiley IFRS Workbook & Guide (2011). Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements (2012). International Financial Reporting Standards (2013). Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements (2013). Business Guide to the World Trading System – World Trade Center- Commonwealth Secretariat (1999). Abu-Ghazaleh Accounting and Business Dictionary (2001). WIPO Handbook for Intellectual Property (2004). Arab Certified Management Accountancy (2012). Islamic Banking and Takaful (2012). Islamic Commercial law (2012). Islamic Capital Markets and Instruments (2012). Book of Seminars (1997-1999). The LESI Guide to Licensing Best Practices (2007). Issuance of Comprehensive documentation (2014).
98 | tag-foundation.com Dictionaries:
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Directory, Second Edition (2013) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary, Second Edition (2013) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Dictionary of Patent Terms (2012) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal Dictionary (2012) Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Collocations Dictionary ( 2012 ) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Directory (2008) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Accountancy & Business Dictionary (2001) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary (2000) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh English-Arabic Dictionary of Accounting (1978).
Guides:
Guide on Legal Retention Period for Books of Accounts and Auditor Working Papers Files under Relevant Laws In Arab Countries (2004). Corporate Governance Guide (2006). Anti-Money Laundering Guide (2006). Constitution Guide (2007). Membership Guide (2007). Intellectual Property Status in the Arab Countries (1994). Qatar Trademark Laws (1994). Saudi Copyright Law (1994). Trademarks Laws in Arab Countries (1994). How to become an Arab Certified IP Licensing Practitioner (2007). Guidelines for Licensing and Technology Transfer Agreement (2008). LES-AC Guide (2011). ACIPLP Guide (2012). Doing Business in Jordan (1986). Doing Business in Kuwait (1986). Doing Business in Saudi Arabia (1986). Doing Business in Saudi Arabia (1987). TAGI Introduction to Business in Jordan (1987). TAGI Introduction to Business in Kuwait (1987). TAGI Introduction to Business in Saudi Arabia (1987).
tag-foundation.com | 99 TAGI Introduction to Business in Bahrain (1989). Doing Business in Yemen Arab Republic (1994). Encouragement of Investment Law in Jordan (1994). Guide to the World of Journalism (2002). Trademarks in the Arab Countries (1986). Protection of Intellectual Property (Arab Society or Intellectual Property) Protection of Intellectual Property (1988). (Arab Society for Intellectual Property) (1989). Protection of Intellectual Property (Arab Society for Intellectual Property) (1990). Protection of Intellectual Property (Arab Society for Intellectual Property) (1992). Protection of Intellectual Property (Arab Society for Intellectual Property) (1995). The First Arab Intellectual Property Conference (1995). International Trademark Association 127th Annual Meeting, San Diego Convention Center (2004). International Trademark Forum - Protecting Chinese Trademarks in the Arab, US & Latin American Regions (2007).
Magazine:
Leaders Outlook, Issue 1,2,3,4 (2011). Leaders Outlook, Issue 1,2,3,4 (2012). Leaders Outlook, Issue 1, 2, 3, 4 (2013). Leaders Outlook, Issue 1, 2, 3, 4 (2014).
Manuals:
Audit Manual (1984). Office’s Manual (1986). Office’s Manual (1987). Office’s Manual –ALDAR (1991-1992). Financial Policies Manual (1994). Financial System Manual (1994). Office’s Manual (1994). Our Registration with the World Bank (1994). The Administrative Manual (1994). The Company’s Introduction and Qualification Manual (1994).
100 | tag-foundation.com Office’s Manual (1994). Office’s Manual (1995). Office’s Manual (1996). Office’s Manual (1997). Office’s Manual (1999). Office’s Manual (2000). Office’s Manual (2000). Office’s Manual (2000). Office’s Manual (2002). TMP Schedule of Charges (1986). TMP Manual (1986). TMP Schedule of Charges (1994). TMP Trademarks Registration Law (1994). TMP Work Manuals (1994). Schedule of Charges (effective January) (1997). Correspondence Manual (2004). Correspondence Manual (2008)
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104 | tag-foundation.com TAG-Org Members:
1. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training (TAG Training) tagitraining.com 2. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge IT Skills Center (AGCA-ITC) agcaitc.com 3. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Recruitment & HR Development (TAG-Recruit) tagirecruitment.com 4. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh legal (TAG-legal) tag-legal.com 5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Solutions (TAG E-Solutions) tagesolutions.com 6. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation (TAG-Value) tagvaluation.com 7. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Education Consulting (TAG-Education) tageducational.com 8. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for digital Education tag-legal.com 9. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training Bahrain (TAGI-Training Bh) tagitraining.bh 10. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E Training tagitraining.com 11. Arab Omani Training Institute (AOTI-Oman) tagi-aoti.com 12. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Schools tagorg.com 13. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Translation Distribution & Publishing (TAG-Translate) tagtranslate.com 14. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh &Co. International (TAGAudit) tagi.com 15. Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property TAG-IP (AGIP) agip.com 16. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Advisory (TAG-Advisors) tagadvisory.com 17. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consultanting (TAG-Consult) tag-consultants.com 18. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International Domains (TAG-Domains) tagidomains.com 19. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technical International (TAGITI) tagiti.com 20. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Advertising (TAG-Media) tagorg-theinstitution.com 21. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Press & Publishing (TAG-Publish) tag-publication.com 22. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Design & Publishing (TAG-Design) tag-publication.com 23. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Capital Services (TAG-Capital) tag-capital.com 24. AGIP-Renewals - Intellectual Property Renewals (AGIP-Renew) tagorg.com 25. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chinese Visa Section (TAG-Visa) tag-visa.com 26. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Real Estate (TAG-Aqarat) tag-publication.com 27. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Tenders (TAG-Tenders) tagtenders.com 28. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University Management Advisory Services (TAG-Universities) tagorg.com 29. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Dispute Resolution (TAG-Resolution) tagorg.com
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