MOSAIC Cooperation with Mediterranean Partners to build Opportunities around ICT and Societal And Industrial Challenges of Horizon 2020

Deliverable Title D4.1 Analysis of MOSAIC key organisations on ICT EU-MED cooperation Deliverable Lead: UM5A Related Work WP4 package: Author(s): UM5A Dissemination level: PU Due submission date: 31/12/2014 Actual submission: 20/01/2015 Version 1.1 Project Number 612076 Instrument: Coordination and Support Action (CSA) Start date of Project: 01/01/2014 Duration: 24 months

Project coordinator: Universidad Autonóma de Barcelona (UAB)

Abstract This document is the analysis of MOSAIC key organisations on ICT EU-MED cooperation.

MOSAIC is funded by the European Commission under the “Information & Communication Technologies” Theme of the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... vi

Section 1 - Introduction...... 1 1.1 Work Package 4 ...... 1 1.2 Task 4.1 – Creation of a Working Group of Experts ...... 1

Section 2 - Maghreb ...... 3 2.1 Algeria ...... 3 2.1.1 List of proposed experts...... 3 2.1.2 CERIST ...... 3 2.1.3 CDTA ...... 5 2.1.4 Blida 1 University ...... 6 2.1.5 Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba ...... 9 2.1.6 National High School for Hydraulics (ENSH) ...... 10 2.1.7 Larbi Tébessi University –Tébessa ...... 12 2.1.8 Sonelgaz ...... 12 2.1.9 SNTF ...... 13 2.1.10 Meganovus ...... 13 2.1.11 APRT ...... 14 2.2 Libya ...... 15 2.2.1 List of proposed experts...... 15 2.2.2 University of Tripoli (UT) ...... 15 2.2.3 Sirte University (SU) ...... 16 2.2.4 Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) ...... 16 2.2.5 Libyan Stock Market (LSM) ...... 17 2.2.6 Abdussalam Elzawi ...... 18 2.3 Morocco ...... 19 2.3.1 List of proposed experts...... 19 2.3.2 Mohammed V University - Faculty of Science – Rabat, www.fsr.ac.ma...... 19 2.3.3 Associate member at the Computer Science Laboratory - Faculty of Science of Rabat 21 2.3.4 University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) ...... 22 2.3.5 High School of Education and Technical - Mohammedia ...... 23 2.3.6 Atlantis Digit, www.atlantisdigit.com ...... 23 2.3.7 Multimedia Content Network, www.mcn.ma...... 24 2.3.8 Soft Centre ...... 24 2.4 Tunisia ...... 25 2.4.1 List of proposed experts...... 25 2.4.2 SESAME University ...... 25 2.4.3 National School of Electronics and Telecommunications (ENET’Com) : Ecole nationale d'Electronique et des Télécommunications de Sfax ...... 25 2.4.4 Sup’COM – University of Carthage (http://www.supcom.mincom.tn/) ...... 26 FP7-612076 MOSAIC iii

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2.4.5 Digital Tunisia ...... 27 2.4.6 Coders Cloud ...... 27 2.4.7 OXIA ...... 28 2.4.8 PRISMA ...... 28 2.4.9 Instance Nationale des Télécommunications ...... 29

Section 3 - Mashriq ...... 30 3.1 Egypt ...... 30 3.1.1 List of proposed experts...... 30 3.1.2 KMG ...... 30 3.1.3 Brilliance Tech ...... 31 3.1.4 Innovative Digital Solutions ...... 31 3.1.5 Inotek ...... 31 3.1.6 Egypt Network ...... 32 3.1.7 Globe Soft ...... 32 3.1.8 MISR International Systems ...... 32 3.1.9 Tawasol ...... 33 3.1.10 Brilliance ...... 33 3.1.12 Cairo University ...... 34 3.1.13 American University in Cairo ...... 34 3.1.14 Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) ...... 35 3.2 Jordan ...... 36 3.2.1 List of proposed experts...... 36 3.2.2 JUST ...... 36 3.2.3 Yarmouk University – Jordan www.yu.edu.jo ...... 37 3.2.4 Control, Computer , and Communications Company Jordan, www.ccco-jo.com ...... 38 3.2.5 Microsoft Jordan www.microsoftjordan.com...... 38 3.2.6 int@j and savytek.com www.savytek.com ; [email protected] ...... 39 3.2.7 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Jordan ...... 39 3.2.8 Eastern Mediterranean Office – ENPI CBC Med Program ...... 40 3.2.9 Hassan Manasrah ...... 40 3.3 Lebanon ...... 41 3.3.1 List of proposed experts...... 41 3.3.2 The American University of Beirut Medical Center ...... 41 3.3.3 Arabnet ...... 42 3.3.4 ISOC Lebanon ...... 42 3.3.5 Association of the Lebanese Software Industry (ALSI) ...... 44 3.3.6 Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)...... 44 3.3.7 Beirut Arab University ...... 45 3.3.8 The American University of Beirut ...... 45 3.3.9 Université Libanaise ...... 46 3.3.10 Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform in Lebanon (OMSAR) ...... 46 3.4 Palestine ...... 48 3.4.1 List of proposed experts...... 48 3.4.2 AidBits Company...... 48 FP7-612076 MOSAIC iv

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3.4.3 Bisan systems Ltd...... 49 3.4.4 JaffaNet Software and Communication ...... 49 3.4.5 Palestinian Information Technology Association (PITA) ...... 50 3.4.6 AlQuds University...... 50 3.4.7 Birzeit University ...... 51 3.4.8 Palestinian polytechnic University ...... 51 3.5 Syria ...... 53 3.5.1 List of proposed experts...... 53 3.5.2 Arab International University ...... 53 3.5.3 Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology (HIAST) ...... 54 3.5.4 Syrian Private University ...... 56 3.5.5 Elixir ...... 57 3.5.6 GWA-group ...... 58 3.5.7 Information and Communication Technology Incubator ...... 59

Section 4 - Europe ...... 61 4.1.1 List of proposed experts...... 61 4.1.2 Waterford Institute - TSSG (James Clark, EU India Coordinator), Ireland ...... 62 4.1.3 Fraunhofer Fokus (Stefan Arbanowski), Berlin/Germany ...... 63 4.1.4 Answare (Tonny Velin, International cooperation for ETP Nessi), Spain ...... 66 4.1.5 Holken Consultants & Partners (Hadmut Holken – International Cooperation for ETP NEM – New European Media), France ...... 67 4.1.6 Sony (Renaud Di Francesco, PhD), London/UK ...... 67 4.1.7 Institut du Monde Arabe IMA - Institut du Monde Arabe / Arab World Institute (David Hivet, in charge of the concerned regions)...... 69 4.1.8 French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (representative or partner located in Maghreb/and or Mashriq) ...... 70 4.1.9 Union for the Mediterranean ...... 70 4.1.10 European Commission ...... 71

Annex I - Acronyms ...... 72

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document is an output of the Task 4.1 of WP4: Create and support a European-MOSAIC group of experts (Advisory Group) on ICT and Technology Platforms.

The work has consisted in identifying the list of experts that could form part of the Advisory Group constituted by representatives from MOSAIC Technology Platforms (at least one representative per country) plus European key stakeholders from European Technology Platforms (at least 4 representatives), having also observers such as European Commission observers, MOSAIC National R&D Agencies, representatives of public authorities, etc.

In this first phase, effort was spent in the identification of MED regional organisations with influencing capacity (organisations related with ICT, R&D promotion, Internet Services, Associations of Network operators, etc.).

In a second phase those organizations will be interviewed and the most adequate will be invited to join the Advisory Group as observers. During this phase, interviews will be done in order to gather information on the position of these organisations with respect to the EU-MED strategy for cooperation.

Once set up the Advisory Group (including full members and observers), the main activity of this group will be to discuss and agree on the most relevant R&D themes in the mid and long term for establishing cooperation between Europe and MED countries in the ICT field.

The Advisory Group will review the common EU-MED Vision (Task 4.2), SRIA (Task 4.3) and roadmap (Task 4.4) documents, in which both MED-TPs and ETPs priorities (plus other EU and MOSAIC organisations) will be taken into account.

MOSAIC will make sure the participation of industry in the Advisory Group to ensure successful dissemination and implementation of the technology Platforms in Maghreb and Mashriq.

As part of the conclusions of the Advisory Group, and based on the analysis of the performance of MED-TPs, and the status of other MED countries, MOSAIC will propose additional MED countries in which MED-TPs should be launched in the future and main areas of potential cooperation, e.g. Mauritania, etc.

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Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 Work Package 4

The main objective of this WP is to set up the Global Strategy for cooperation EU-MED. This Global EU-MED strategy will take into account the strategies as developed in MED-TPs, as well as European strategies and priorities as the policy for EU-MED countries from DG Connect, and priorities developed in ETPs, FIA, FIRE, and other relevant European groups in the field of ICT.

The specific objectives of WP4 are:  Create and support a European-MOSAIC group of experts (Advisory Group) on ICT and Technology Platforms procedures (with at least one representative per MED-TP and at least 4 European representatives).  Involve and get the support from most relevant MOSAIC ICT-related organisations in the establishment and definition of the Global EU-MED strategy for cooperation in ICT.  Produce key documents in support on the establishment of future cooperation between European and MOSAIC researchers (Common EU-MED Vision, SRIA and Roadmap towards implementation).  Contribute to European discussions on ICT research within H2020 (both as industrial priority and as contributor to societal challenges), providing the MOSAIC Vision, identifying main research themes, and highlighting opportunities for cooperation.  Contribute to MOSAIC discussions on ICT, providing inputs to key MOSAIC organisations.  Pave the way for the future creation and establishment of MED-TPs in additional MED countries.

1.2 Task 4.1 – Creation of a Working Group of Experts

Description:

This Advisory Group will be constituted by representatives from MOSAIC Technology Platforms (at least one representative per country) plus European key stakeholders from European Technology Platforms (at least 4 representatives), having also observers such as European Commission observers, MOSAIC National R&D Agencies, representatives of public authorities, etc.

This Advisory Group will be created as latest in M12, once Steering Councils of MED-TPs are constituted and an appropriate representative of the MED-TP in this Advisory Group is nominated.

Before initiating the activities of the Advisory Group, this WP will focus on the identification of MED regional organisations with influencing capacity (organisations related with ICT, R&D promotion, Internet Services, Associations of Network operators, etc.) to be contacted, interviewed and invited to join the Advisory Group as observers. During this phase, interviews will be done in order to gather information on the position of these organisations with respect to the EU-MED strategy for cooperation in the field of ICT (Task 4.1).

Once set up the Advisory Group (including full members and observers), the main activity of this group will be to discuss and agree on the most relevant R&D themes in the mid and long term for establishing cooperation between Europe and MED countries in the ICT field. This activity can be FP7-612076 MOSAIC 1

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translated in the definition of one Vision (Task 4.2), SRIA (Task 4.3) and roadmap (Task 4.4) documents, in which both MED-TPs and ETPs priorities (plus other EU and MOSAIC organisations) will be taken into account.

As part of the conclusions of the Advisory Group, and based on the analysis of the performance of MED-TPs, and the status of other MED countries, MOSAIC will propose additional MED countries in which MED-TPs should be launched in the future and main areas of potential cooperation, e.g. Mauritania, etc.

Methodology:  Identify key MOSAIC organisations (including MED research programme managers) mainly from the fields of ICT and R&D promotion, but also taken into account other relevant MOSAIC associations (Internet Service Providers, Network Operators, Associations of users, etc.).  Identify relevant projects and invite them to join the expert group.  Create a collaborative workspace that within the web site to channel and support the work group members’ activities.

Organisations identified will be analysed and interviewed in order to get information on their positions and priorities with respect to ICT. This analysis will be used as input in the production of the common EU-MED Vision, SRIA and roadmap. (At least 5 different organisations will be analysed and invited to join the expert Advisory Group).

Make use of database available within MED-Dialogue (see Annex IV). MOSAIC will also consult the EC on the selection of members of the different advisory board, working groups…

MOSAIC will make sure industrial participation to ensure successful dissemination and implementation.

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Section 2 - Maghreb

2.1 Algeria

2.1.1 List of proposed experts

Following is a list of candidates for experts in ICT in Algeria. The list includes faculty members from academic institutions as well as professionals from ICT related SMEs and organizations as shown in the table below.

Nº Research Centers Contact Name Contact coordinates (email) 1 CERIST Dr Meziane Abdelkrim [email protected] Dr Djamel Djenouri [email protected] 2 CDTA Nº Universities Contact Name Contact coordinates (email) 1 Pr Guessoum Abderrezak [email protected] 2 Pr Benblidia Nadjia [email protected] Dr Oukid Saliha 3 Blida1 University [email protected] 4 Dr Boughedaoui Menaouer [email protected] 5 Badji Mokhtar University - Pr Ghoualmi Nacira [email protected] Annaba Pr Merouani Hayet 6 [email protected] National High School for Pr Touaibia Benina [email protected] 7 Hydraulics (ENSH) 8 Larbi Tébessi University –Tébessa Dr Bendjenna Hakim [email protected] Nº SMEs Contact Name Contact coordinates (email) 1 Sonelgaz Boukhalfa Yazid [email protected] 2 SNTF Khegar Karim [email protected] 3 Meganovus Chentir Redhouane [email protected] Nº Observers (e.g. Governmental Contact Name Contact coordinates bodies) (email) 1 ARPT http://www.arpt.dz

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

2.1.2 CERIST

Centre de Recherche sur l’Information Scientifique et Technique CERIST 05, Rue des 3 fréres Aissou – Ben Aknoun – Alger Tél : (+213) 21 91.21.36 Fax ; (+213) 21 91.21.26 http://www.cerist.dz/

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Le CERIST, Le Centre de recherche sur l'information scientifique et technique, est un établissement Public Algérien à caractère Scientifique et Technologique sous la tutelle du ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche scientifique. Il est connu du grand public pour avoir été le premier fournisseur d'accès à internet en Algérie en 1994. Ii a été fondé en 1985 sous la tutelle du premier ministre et avait pour mission principale de mener toute recherche relative à la création, à la mise en place et au développement d'un système national d'information scientifique et technique. Il a été en 1994 et jusqu'en 2000 le premier fournisseur d'accès grand public de l'internet en Algérie avant de redevenir un réseau dédié à la communauté universitaire et de recherche à travers le réseau académique algérien de recherche (ARN). Le CERIST est organisé en départements administratifs et techniques et en divisions de recherche. Outre le siège central fixé à Alger, le centre dispose de sites régionaux et de bureaux de liaison répartis géographiquement au niveau de trois pôles principaux du territoire.

Missions Le centre est chargé de la réalisation des programmes de recherche scientifique et de développement technologique dans le domaine de l'information scientifique et technique. A ce titre, il est notamment chargé de :  Mener toute activité de recherche relative à la création, la mise en place et le développement du système national d'information scientifique et technique,  Promouvoir la recherche dans les domaines des sciences et des technologies de l'information et de la communication et de participer à leur développement,  Contribuer à la coordination et à la mise en œuvre des programmes nationaux d'information scientifique et technique dans un cadre concerté et en liaison avec les secteurs concernés,  Contribuer à l'édification et à la promotion de la société de l'information par la mise en place et le développement de réseaux sectoriels d'information thématiques notamment le réseau académique et de recherche, et d'assurer leur connexion avec les réseaux similaires à l'étranger ainsi que par le développement et la généralisation des techniques d'information et de communication dans les activités d'enseignement supérieur,  Participer à la modernisation du système documentaire universitaire national par la mise en place notamment de bibliothèques virtuelles,  Réunir les éléments nécessaires à la constitution de bases de données nationales dans les domaines des sciences et de la technologie et en assurer la diffusion,  Promouvoir la recherche en matière de sécurité de l'information et des réseaux.

Meziane Abdelkrim

Dr Abdelkrim Meziane, obtained respectively the engineer degree in computer science from the Algiers University of Science and Technology (USTHB) in 1986, the DEA from INSA of Lyon (France) in 1987, the magister degree from the Spatial Techniques National Center (Oran, Algeria) , in 1996, and the PhD from the Oran University of Science and Technology in 2006. He obtained in 2011 his Universitary Habilitation.

- He is the head of the Information Systems and Multimedia Systems Laboratory of the Research Center on the Scientific and Technical Informations (CERIST Algiers).

- He managed several projects in vision, medical imagery, spatial imagery, Information sytems in health and in e-health.

- He wrote several papers in the above areas and is member of several scientific commitees, reviewing commitees and program scientific commities.

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- he oranized several conferences and was active in many others as a member of organization

Djenouri Djamel

Education - 2008-2009: Postdoctoral Fellowship, ERCIM Program, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. - 2003-2007: PhD in Computer Science, University of Science and Technology Houari - Boumedieen (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria - 2001-2003: Master in Computer Science, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria - 1996-2001: Engineer in Computer Science, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria

Work Experience - Full-time permanent researcher at CERIST, Algiers, Algeria (current). - Adjunct Professor, Blida University (current). - 2008-2009: Post-doc fellow at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, - NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. - 2003-2007: Research assistant at CERIST, Algiers, Algeria. - 2001-2002, 2006-2008: Lecturer at the computer science department of USTHB, Algiers, - Algeria (part-time). - 2007-2008, 2004-2006 : Lecturer at the computer science department of the university of - sciences and technology Saad Dahleb , Blida, Algeria (part-time). - 2002-2003: Engineer at CERIST. - Research Interests - Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN): Energy harvesting WSN, Synchronization, Quality of - service, routing, fault tolerance, sensor and actor architectures, vehicular traffic - monitoring and applications, testbeds, integration with RFID technology, medium - access control (MAC) protocols, data aggregation. - Mobile Networks: Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANETS), Mobility models, Routing, - Security, power efficient protocols. - Internet of Things (IoT). - Smart Grid: Integration of sensors and wireless technologies in Smart grid applications, e.g, - smart buildings.

2.1.3 CDTA Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées Cité du 20 Août 1956 Baba Hassen – B.P. 17 16303 Alger - Algérie Tél : +213 (0) 21.35.10.18 Fax :+213 (0) 21.35.10.39 www.cdta.dz

Le Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées (CDTA) est un établissement public à caractère scientifique et technologique (EPST). Il a pour mission de mener des actions de recherche scientifique, d’innovation technologique, de valorisation et de formation dans les domaines des sciences et des technologies de l’information, des technologies industrielles et de la robotique, des dépôts et des traitements des matériaux, des applications et des technologies des lasers. A travers ses missions, le CDTA contribue activement au développement du savoir, à sa transformation en savoir faire et en produits nécessaires au développement économique et sociétal. Ainsi, le CDTA constitue un véritable réceptacle en matière d’appropriation et de diffusion des technologies avancées. FP7-612076 MOSAIC 5

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Axes de recherche Dans le cadre de l’accomplissement de ces missions, les actions menées par le CDTA s’articulent autour des axes suivants :

 La microélectronique et la nanotechnologie, notamment la fabrication de dispositifs électroniques analogiques et RF ainsi que de circuits intégrés VLSI dans la technologie CMOS 1 micron et de MEMS, le test et la caractérisation, le développement d’outils de CAO, la conception et la réalisation de FPGA et de circuits ASIC’s.

 L’architecture des systèmes et le multimédia, en particulier, les systèmes d’information et les entrepôts de données ; la e-santé, le e-gouvernement et la e-maintenance ; les architectures, l’arithmétique pour les algorithmes sériels et parallèles ; la cryptographie et la compression des images médicales ; l’instrumentation et les équipements spécialisés en santé, industrie, énergie , environnement ; les systèmes multimédia alliant la parole, le script, l’image et la voix ; les réseaux de transmission et de restitution de données, de la voix et de l’image ; et la sécurité informatique.

 La productique et la robotique, en particulier, les systèmes automatisés de production, les ateliers flexibles, la vision artificielle et la CFAO, la technologie et la commande des robots, la robotique mobile et les robots manipulateurs.

 Le dépôt de couches minces par plasma et par ablation laser, notamment la fabrication de réacteurs; la caractérisation des dépôts par la diffraction à rayons X et le Meb.

 Les lasers, en particulier le traitement des matériaux par laser, la fabrication des lasers solides, à gaz et colorants, et leurs applications industrielles, médicales, de mesure et d’instrumentation.

 Les milieux ionisés, notamment la spectroscopie des plasmas froids et poudreux ; les phénomènes d’absorption d’une onde laser par plasma et d’ablation laser, les phénomènes de transport, l’interaction laser-matière, l’instabilité et les plasmas de décharge.

2.1.4 Blida 1 University

Saad Dahlab University of Blida1 Route de Soumâa. BP 270. 09000 Blida. Algérie Tél : + (213) 43 36 25 à 30 Fax : + (213) 43 39 63 http://www.univ-blida.dz/

The mission of “University of Sciences & Technology of Blida1” is to provide education and scientific research in the fields of science and technology: Electric Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mechanic Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Architecture and urbanism, Aeronautics, agronomy, veterinary, biology; medicine, pharmacy, dental Surgery. It currently includes four faculties and three institutes: - faculty of Technology - Faculty of Sciences - Faculty of Medicine; - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life; - Institute of Veterinary Sciences; - Institute of Aeronautics and Space Studies;; - Institute of Architecture and Urbanism.

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It include 25 research laboratories in the fields described above

Relevant expertise for the project: ICT is one of the priority sectors of USDB in its educational programs and research projects. About eight laboratories and three “Ecole Doctorale” are involved in research related to the Training programs in the field of ICT in addition to “Licence, Master, and Doctorat” programs. The research teams include teachers and young researchers in different fields related to ICT; such as:

 Computational intelligence  Artificial intelligence & machine learning  Distributed and mobile computing  Biomedical

 Multimedia Processing  Microelectronics, printed circuits and integrated

circuits.  Knowledge engineering  Data mining  Natural Language Processing  Telecommunications  Data and Network Security  Pattern recognition and applications  Environment and Technology for Architecture and

 Big data and intelligence systems Heritage  Biotechnologies of vegetal productions  Web services and XML modeling  Intelligent vision  Water, Environment and Sustainable Development  Robotics and Telerobotics  Protection and Resource Valuation Agrobiological  Integrated Information Systems

Guessoum Abderrezak Pr Guessoum has obtained the PhD in Electrical Engineering , Juin 1984 , Ga Tech , USA . - Directeur du Laboratoire du Traitement du Signal et d’Imagerie ( LATSI ) - Directeur des Réseaux et Systèmes d’information et de Communications Universitaires, Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Avril 2003 – Septembre 2006 - Président du Conseil d’administration du Centre de Recherche CERIST, Septembre 2004 – Juin 2006 - Membre du Conseil d’Administration De l’ANPT (Agence Nationale des Parcs Technologiques de Sidi Abdellah), depuis Mai 2006 - Reponsable de la cellule de Téléenseignement et de la Visio Conférence depuis 2005.

Expertise et qualité : - Membre du comité pédagogique de la postgraduation de l'institut d'électronique depuis Septembre 1988. - Membre de la commission nationale d'évaluation des projets de recherche au ministère de l'enseignement supérieur depuis Octobre 1991 - Membre de la Commission Nationale des Laboratoires de Recherche depuis Jan 1998 - Membre du Conseil Scientifique de l’Académie d’Alger depuis Septembre 1996 - Expert scientifique auprès de l'ANDRU, l'Agence Nationale pour le Développement de la Recherche Universitaire, Novembre 1998 - Membre du Comité Sectoriel Permanent de Recherche Scientifique et de Développement Technologique depuis 1999 - Membre de la commission Nationale d'Evaluation des Chercheurs Permanents - Membre de la Commission Universitaire Nationale CUN depuis 2008

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Benblidia Nadjia She was awarded: - the Engineer degree in Computer science from USTHB-Alger (Algeria) in 1983, - the magister (Postgraduate studies) in medical image processing from Blida University in 1993 - the PhD in electrical engineering and image processing from Blida University in 2007, - the PhD in space sciences at the University of Val de Marne (Paris XII) in 2007. She has been : - Doctoral School Head ‘Science and Information Technology and Communication’ at the department of Computer Science of Blida1 University. - Assistant Head of department of post graduation and scientific research of the department of Electronics of Blida1 University

Actually, she is : - Professor at the department of computer science of Blida1 University - Director of the Research Laboratory for the Development of Computerized Systems at the University of Blida1 - Responsible driver of the result ‘‘Doctoral School’’- Support Program Sector Policy of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – UE

She used to be : - Coordinator of research project within the French Algerian cooperation (Tassili) - Associate researcher at the INRIA Paris - Rocquencourt during 1995-2000 - Head of several National Research Project in Algeria - Member of Project around SIG and evolution of desertification in the south of Algeria (AUF) -2004/2006 - Manager of several projects in vision, medical imagery, spatial imagery, securiy, Information sytems in health and in e-health - Member of several scientific committees at the national and international level

Her current research interests include image processing, computer vision, information retrieval, machine learning, data mining and pattern recognition in various fields especially medical, satellite, security, ..

Oukid Khouas Saliha  Phd inc omputer science from Université d'Orsay Paris 11 – France (1993)  Since 2008: Head of Master "Software Engineering"  2004-2006: Head of the "Systems Engineering and Knowledge" Magister Informatics  2006-2008: Local responsible for the Doctoral School in "Science and Information and Communication Technology"  Since 2007 : Vice President for External Relations and Cooperation-University of Blida1 Her current research include Case Based Reasoning for the management of knowledge, Automatic acquisition of ontologies, Machine Learning and Data Mining

Mme Saliha Oukid-Khouas Vice Recteur des Relations Extérieures Université Saad Dahlab de Blida1 Tél/Fax: +(213) 25 43 81 46 e-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

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Boughedaoui Menaouer Present Work: Lecturer in Air pollution and Environment –Blida1 University Manager of the Energy and Air Pollution Laboratory (LEPA) Education: – Engineer degree in Sanitary Engineering, Polytechnic School of Algiers, Algiers. – Magister degree in Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School of Algiers, Algiers. – Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic School of Algiers, Algiers.

Academic Experience: September 1993 - February 1996 Director of studies, Industrial Chemistry Institute, University of Blida, Algeria. September 1987 - June 1989 Manager of General chemistry Laboratory, University of Blida, Algeria September 1989 – up to now Lecturer in Air pollution, University of Blida, Algeria September 1993 – up to now Manager of the Energy and Air Pollution Laboratory, Industrial Chemistry Department, University of Blida.

Other Experience October 1997 - September 1999 : Focal Point of the Maghreb Air pollution, Transport and Climate Network (CLIPAT), RAB/94/G31 PNUD/FEM project February 1996 – up to now: Member of the National Committee of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Algeria September 1992 - June 1994 : Consultant: Study of air pollution by sulphur dioxide of ASMIDAL, Beni Mered, Blida June 1995 - September 1999 Expert/ Consultant, Project RAB/94/G31, Capacity building of the Maghreb to respond to Climate Change convention (UNFCCC), UNDP/GEF June 1998 Expert/ Consultant, Project ALG/98/G31, Elaboration of the Climate change National strategy, UNDP/GEF June 2001-March 2003 : Expert consultant UNDP, Regional project development on road transport attenuation, Project RAB/94/G31 July 2002 – Up to now : Regional Focal point of AEROSOL ROBOTIC NETWORK (AERONET) PROGRAM, NASA, GSFC, Maryland, USA July 2004 up to now : UNFCCC expert reviewer of GHG Inventories, Bonn, Germany

2.1.5 Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba

Created on 29 April 1975 the University Badji Mokhtar -Annaba- was a progressive development with opening of new specialities each year. Ensuring formerly a versatile training, License, Engineers in Basic sciences, Socials sciences and humanities, and Technology Sciences and. The University Badji Mothtar-Annaba was a pioneer in the adoption of the new LMD system. Since 1999, the university was restructured into: 07 faculties. 40 departments. 07 doctoral schools. 59 research laboratories. 01 distance education center. 01 center of intensive language teaching. 01 university cultural center. 01 publications office.

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Ghoualmi-Zine Nacira

Academic situation  1979: Bachelor Mathématics  1985: Computer Engineer Diploma of aprofondi study (Post Graduation)  1990: Magister in computer sciences 1994 Local area network with Glassgow University  2005: PhD in communication systems Professional Status  1985-1988: Engineer in computing center Badji Mokhtar University (Development projects)  2001-2003: Head of Computer Science Department Faculty of Science University BADJI  MOKHTAR Faculty of Sciences Annaba  2001-2002: Member of CPN (National Pedagogical Committee) Computers  2001-2002: Member of CSD Department of Informatics (S-quality)  2001-2003: Disciplinary Board Member Department Computer- Badji Mokhtar University Annaba-Algeria  2004: Member of the Regional Conference ANVREDET  2007-2014: Head of Master: Networks and Information Security  2007-2010: Head of option LMD-S6: Authentication and e-Application  2008-2011: Elected member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty  2008-2014: Expert evaluation of tenders of Magister and Doctoral SCHOOL from the Eastern  Regional Conference  2008-2014: Expert assessment MASTER with the Eastern Regional Conference  2011-2014: Directorate of NETWORKS and SYSTEMS Laboratory Research Laboratories and Research Projects  1996-1997: Associate researcher at the CNAM -CEDRIC,  2000-2009:Member of the research laboratory LRI Badji Mokhtar University Annaba Algeria.  2004-2007: Member in the research project SADRF-Annaba.  2007 :Member in the research project TIC-Annaba,.  2007-2010: Head of Project IVECO  2010-2014: Head of Project MRSM  2015 :Head of National Research Project TRI-ALGERIE

2.1.6 National High School for Hydraulics (ENSH)

Touaibia Benina

DEGREES - June 1979 Agronomic engineer. Specialty: Hydraulics. National High School of Agronomics, ex : INA. El-Harrach. Algiers - Nov 1986 Magister of Agronomics Sciences; Hydraulic management, development of the lands and hydrology. National High School of Agronomics, ex : INA. El-Harrach. Algiers. - April 2000 Doctorate of Agronomics Sciences. Specialty: Hydraulic management, development of the lands and hydrology. High National School of Agronomics, ex : INA. El- Harrach. Algiers.

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PROFESSIONNAL ACTIVITY

- 2011/16 Directrice du laboratoire de recherche « Mobilisation et Valorisation des Ressources en Eau » MVRE. ENSH avec 4 équipes de recherche (2 Mandats) - 2012 Member of ENSH’s Doctorate valuation committee (D-LMD). - 2011 Member of ENSH’s course committee. - 2011/13 Director of the research laboratory “Mobilization and valorization of water resources” MVRE. - 2010 Member elected representative of the scientific committee of the department o « Engineering of water » - 2010 Member elected representative of the ENSH’s administration committee. - 2008 President of the unit of the E-Learning - 2005/14 Director of 3 research and manager projects CNEPRU, - 2005 Graduation of Professor - 2004 President of ENSH’s ethics and deontology committee. - 2002/14 Editor-in-chief of the review of ENSH: “Le journal de l’Eau et de l’Environnement “(LJEE) (Water and environment journal) - 2000/05 Teacher of Hydrology and regularization of flows. ENSH. Blida - 1997 Chief of post-graduation and research Department. ENSH. Blida - 1994 Assistant Director of educational affairs. ENSH. Blida - 1989/92 Assistant Director of Post-Graduation and research. National High Institute of agronomics. Chleff. Algeria. - 1983/89 Assistant teacher at National High School for hydraulics (ENSH). Blida. Statistic, Hydrology and regularization of the flows. - 1982/83 Engineer at the hydraulics direction of ADRAR in the extreme south of Algeria . - 1979/82 Assistant teacher at National High School for agronomics on Hydrology and regularization of the flows at department of rural engineering

ACTIVITY ET SCIENTIFICS EVENTS

. 2013 To take part on the sub-regional workshop : « Approche multidisciplinaire pour une gestion intégrée et durable des bassins versants » sous l’égide de la FAO et du ministère de l’Agriculture (Direction des forêts). 3 au 5 décembre 2013. Tipaza. Algéria . 1996/2012: International Coordinator of the topic « Erosion- Transport solide ». MED FRIEND (ex :AMHY) of Program International of Hydrology (PHI) from UNSCO and member of the steering committee . . 2013 Member of scientific committee of the fourth international colloquium. February, 23& 24. ENSH. Sidi Fredj. Alger . 2012 Member of scientific committee of « tenth international congress on Advances in Civil Engineering » (ACE 2012), Ankara. Oct. 2012 . 2012 Member of steering and scientifific committee of the MEDFRIEND international conference. Istanbul. Nov. 14-16, 2012 . 2012 Co-editor associate of Hydrological Sciences Journal (HSJ). Taylor&Francis. UK. . 2011 Member of scientific committee of the 4ème international colloquium. February, 22& 24. ENSH. Sidi Fredj. Alger . 2010 Member of scientific committee of « Ninth International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE 2010)». 27 au 30 Septembre. Trabzon. Turquie. 2010 Member of international scientific committee of the conférence « Global change facing risk and threats to water resources. MEDFRIEND and UNESCO, october, 20&29, 2010. FEZ. Marrocco.

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2.1.7 Larbi Tébessi University –Tébessa

Dr Bendjenna Hakim

2.1.8 Sonelgaz

Boukhalfa Yazid

Education and training: - 2010 - 2011: Master 2 Management and Network Security – University of Reims Champagne - Ardennes (Reims, France) - 2009 – 2010: Master 1 Computing Sciences – University of Reims Champagne Ardennes (Reims, - France) - March 2009: Remote Terminal Unit (RTU AK 1703) Training - Belgium (Brussels) - November 2007: SCADA & DMS Spectrum Power CC4.2 Dist Management System – Siemens PTD - Energy Automation GmbH. Germany - 1998 – 2003: Computer Science Engineer (BAC+5) Op: Advanced Information System, SAAD - DAHLEB University of Blida (Blida, Algeria) - 1998: high school « Baccalaureate » Natural Science – ZABANA High School (Blida, Algeria) Professional Experience: - Since July 2011: Network Security Engineer – SOLTIC Algeria; Algiers, Algeria - Responsibility: - Project manager: deploying Cyberoam and Astaro UTM solution - Integration and deployment of SSL VPN and IPSEC VPN. - Integration of Active Directory servers 2003/2008 to different UTM Cyberoam / Astaro. - Support, maintenance and network administration (DNS, DHCP, AD). - November 2006 – Present: Consulting Engineer Lev 1 - Electricity and Gas Distribution Company; - Blida (Sonelgaz), Algeria Responsibility: - SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Project Manager IT. - Hardware & software Helpdesk - Software developer - July 2005 – May 2006: Software developer - External Bank of Algeria (Banque Extérieure d’Algérie), - Algiers, Algeria Responsibility: Software developer Member of ITS (Interbank Teleclearing System) Project Team - March 2004 – September 2005: Part-time teacher - National Institute specializes in vocational training, Blida, Algeria Responsibility: Teaching modules: DBMS, File, Operating System and Data Analysis. Technical Skills: - Cisco : Assessment preparation of CCNA v4 and CCNP v6 - Network : Cisco Router and Switch Configuration, Dynamic routing (RIP, ODPF, EIGRP, EBGP, IBGP, ISIS), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) Configuration, VTP Protocol (VLAN Trunking Protocol), STP Protocol (Spanning Tree Protocol), DHCP Configuration, NAT, IPv6, Access List, UTM Cyberoam and Astaro. - DBMS: MySql, SQL Serveur, Inter base, IBExpert, IBConsol

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- Operating System: Windows xp, 2003 Server (DNS Server, Active Directory), Linux (configuring DNS, Web, NFS and LDAP Servers). - Development : C, C++, Delphi, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, XM

2.1.9 SNTF

Khegar Karim

- Ingénieur d'état en Electronique option communication obtenu en 2009 - Juin 2013 à ce jour : Chef de division Télécommunication (Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) - Octobre 2011-Mai 2013 : Chef d’Etudes Technico- Administratif (SNTF) - Octobre 2010-Octobre 2011: Sous Chef d’Etudes Technico- Administratif (SNTF)

Il a suivi plusieurs formations dont : - Avril 2014 : Formation sur les compteurs d’essieux ACS2000. - Octobre 2013 : Formation sur le raccordement du câble à fibre optique. - Janvier - Février 2012: Formation sur la Téléphonie de gestion IP PBX . (Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise R 9.1) - Septembre 2009-Janvier 2010: Formation CISCO (CCNA3 :LAN Switching and Wireless et CCNA4 : Accessing the WAN ) - Septembre 2007-avril 2008: Formation conception des sites web dynamiques. - Septembre 2007-janvier 2008: Formation CISCO (CCNA1 : Networking Basics et CCNA2 :Router and Routing Basics ).  GSM et GSM-R, fibre optique, ADSL.  Communication numérique et communication sans fil (Wireless). CONNAISSANCES  Bureautique : maîtrise MS Office et MS project .  Programmation: Pascal, Matlab, Assembleur (INTEL 8086), PHP.  Logiciels :, Dreamweaver , Photoshop , Flash, Packet Tracer (Cisco)

2.1.10 Meganovus

Meganovus is an IT consulting company that specializes in web, mobile applications and design. It helps its clients to have a professional identity as virtual as real with technology and graphical tools. It also helps in improving the image of its clients and offering them greater visibility and generating more traffic in their networks. Meganovus is an IT consulting company that specializes in web, mobile applications and design. It helps its clients to have a professional identity as virtual as real with technology and graphical tools. It also helps in improving the image of its clients and offering them greater visibility and generating more traffic in their networks.

Chentir Redhouane

He received the Master’s degree in computer science option: Software Engineering.in 2012. TECHNICAL SKILLS - DEV: PHP HTML CSS Javascript JAVA SQL. - CMS/Ecommerce/framework: Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, Prestasphop, Ionic, cakephp. - IT Project Management, Digital Marketing, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Mobile Technologies, SEO Optimization, Data Warehousing, Copywriting. WORK EXPERIENCES - Founder and CEO of Meganovus, a computer consulting startup specialized in Web/Mobile development and Design. June 2013 – June 2014:

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- Head IT service of business group Blida at Crédit Populaire D’Algérie. October 2012 – May 2013 : - Web and business intelligence developer at DZmob. December 2011 – September 2012 : - Probationner Business Analyst at Icon Technology. OTHER EXPERIENCES - Second prize winner of Startup Weekend Algiers 2013. - A sustainable development project which name is (Koulni) for saving future perishable food products. We had developed a food destocking web platform in cooperation with supermarkets. - Automotive and editor-consultant at Autoreduc.com (France 2012-2013) - Assistance and direct selling. - Organization of festivals in the theme of Japanese culture. - Great experience at audience interaction.

2.1.11 APRT

L’ARPT : Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications a été créée dans le cadre de la libéralisation du marché postal et des télécommunications. Ses principales missions sont :

Les missions principales de l'arpt qui est une institution indépendante dotée de la personnalité morale et de l'autonomie financière, sont notamment :

- Veiller au respect du cadre et des modalités de - Octroyer les autorisations d'exploitation, agréer les équipements de la régulation des activités de la poste et des poste et des télécommunications et préciser les spécifications et normes télécommunications ; auxquels ils doivent répondre ; - Veiller à l'existence d'une concurrence effective sur le marché postal et des télécommunications ; - Définir les règles applicables par les opérateurs de réseaux publics de - Prendre toutes les mesures pour promouvoir ou télécommunications pour la tarification des services fournis au public ; rétablir la concurrence sur ces marchés ; - Gérer le fonds de service universel ; - Veiller à l'application des cahiers des charges de - Effectuer tout contrôle conformément à la loi et aux cahiers des manière strictement identique à tous les opérateurs charges des opérateurs ; et assurer l'égalité entre eux ; - Se prononcer sur les litiges en matière d'interconnexion ; - Veiller à fournir - dans le respect du droit de - Arbitrer les litiges qui opposent les opérateurs entre eux ou avec les propriété - le partage d'infrastructures de utilisateurs ; télécommunications ; - Donner son avis sur toutes les questions relatives à la poste et aux - Planifier, gérer, assigner et contrôler l'utilisation télécommunications notamment celles liées à la fixation des tarifs des fréquences dans les bandes qui lui sont maximums du service universel, à l'opportunité ou à la nécessité attribuées dans le respect du principe de non d'adapter une réglementation aux stratégies de développement ; discrimination ; - Participer à la préparation de la position algérienne dans les - Etablir un plan de numérotation, examiner les négociations internationales dans les domaines de la poste et des demandes de numéros et les attribuer aux télécommunications ; opérateurs ; - Coopérer dans le cadre de ses missions avec d'autres autorités ou - Approuver les offres de références d'interconnexion organismes tant nationaux qu'étrangers ayant le même objet ; - Conduire seule la procédure d'adjudication d'octroi de licences d'établissements et d'exploitation des réseaux publics de télécommunication soumis au régime de la licence ;

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2.2 Libya

2.2.1 List of proposed experts

Academia (Universities, No Contact Name email research Centers) 1 University of Tripoli Mohammed El Attug [email protected]

2 Sirte University Zakaria Suliman Zubi [email protected]

3

No SMEs Contact name email Libyan Company for Post and Telecommunications and 1 Majdi AlShabani Information Technology Holding Ahmed Sami Balras 2 Libyan Stock Market Ali No Personal Contact name email PhD researcher at University of 1 Abdussalam Elzawi [email protected] Huddersfield - UK

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

2.2.2 University of Tripoli (UT)

Founded in 1957, UT is the main and largest university in country and located in Libyan Capital at the west of Libya. UT has around 3000 professors and lecturers and a total of 75000 students distributed over 18 faculties. It is intensively involved in teaching under- and postgraduate degrees, training and research activities in various fields for, as in applied sciences, engineering and (Bio) medical sciences. UT has several centres for research and consultancy. One of its assets is its openness to the outside world through international cooperation by means of exchange of staff and students’ scholarships. Academic staffs have degrees from worldwide academic institutions. Such diversity of nationality and orientation of staff is invested in keeping link with academic circles worldwide. Since long time, UT is heavily involved in cooperative programs on education & training in different topics. Environmental studies, Industrial, Energy, water resources management and (Bio) medical programs.

University of Tripoli (UT) is the largest university in Libya and hosts several Faculties, Research Centres and consultancy offices. The educational, research activities and the departments of UT cover a wide range of scientific areas related to the different areas as food safety & security, ICT, biomedical, Energy, Industrial, engineering, Quality Assurance, climate change and environmental risk analysis. UT has a good experience in analysing the training needs of scientists in these fields, designing the courses and evaluating and improving testing methods. The government and the University high council support to improve the research activities on the above mentioned areas by supporting and providing all the training need to the UT expertise by cooperation with local, regional and International agency to reach the international standards.

More info: www.tripoliuniv.edu.ly

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Dr. Mohamed Nouri El-Attug was born in Tripoli, Libya, on March 02, 1971. He got B. Pharm from Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli, Master degree from Manchester University, UK and Doctoral Degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control, KU Leuven, Leuven Belgium, published over 16 research articles in Pharmaceutical Sciences field  February 2001 till now; Researcher and Academic staff in Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli.  August 2004 - July 2007; Cultural Counselor (Student Advisor) in Libyan Embassy in Canada and Malta.  June 2001 - March 2003; Researcher and Head of the Department, at Libyan National Authority for Scientific Research, Tripoli–Libya.

2.2.3 Sirte University (SU)

The university was founded as a branch of the University of Benghazi in the year 1989. In 1992, it became an autonomous institution and was then known as Al-Tahaddi University but was later re- named as Sirte University in 2010.

At present, the university has 15 different schools (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Medical Technology, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, etc…) on and off-campus in different cities and towns such as Al- Jufra, Bin-Jawad and Zamzam and with a total number of students of 11049. Currently, the university employs about 407 full-time teaching staff and 101 are contractual foreign employees from Arab and non-Arab countries. The university also employs 1009 non-academic staff in different departments and offices across the university. Since its establishment, SU has been committed, to: • Prepare highly qualified and competitive students in all fields of knowledge for the labour market. • Promote research related to the development of local communities. • Reach out scientifically and culturally to the outside world in order to gain benefits and to promote the local culture and civilization.

More info: http://su.edu.ly/en/

Dr. Zakaria Suliman Zubi - Computer Science Department, Faculty of Science, Sirte University Email : [email protected]

He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2002 from Debrecen University in Hungary, he is an Associate Professor since 2010. Dr. Zubi, served his university under various administrative positions including the Head of Computer Science Department 2003-2005. He was also the head of the technical and cultural afire office at the university and sign out many academic MOU with a number of international university world wide. He was a member of the Libyan Tempus team in Libya. He was the postgraduate study coordinator in Computer Science Department. He was also the postgraduate study coordinator for the Faculty of Science for one academic year 2004-2005. He is also an undergraduate and postgraduate lecturer in the computer science department and supervised several research work and thesis in several Libyan universities. He publishes a great number of papers and researches in many scientific and international proceedings and journals world wide.

2.2.4 Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company (LPTIC)

The Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) is a public holding company with a number of investments in Libya and internationally. LPTIC vision is to be a modern and diversified Telecom, Information Technology and Post Services Provider that supports

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the development of the new Libyan Knowledge Based economy and meets the customer expectations.

LPTIC is dedicated to drive the Telecom sector and infrastructure growth, and to support the Libyan economy, government and society. Today, LPTIC owns 8 subsidiaries in Libya, mainly in the telecom sector, with more than 14,000 employees. LPTIC is playing a significant role in the overall sector development and operators transformation, and has already started several initiatives. One of the key sector initiatives that LPTIC is currently focusing on is to address the human capital capabilities gap through launching a dedicated best in class ICT Academy to the Libyan market.

More info: http://www.lptic.ly/

Dr. Majdi AlShabani: The Director of Company for Post and Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding

2.2.5 Libyan Stock Market (LSM)

The Libyan Stock Market (LSM) was established on June 3, 2006, to form a joint stock company with capital of 20 million Libyan dinars. The Libyan Stock Market closed following the eruption of the Libyan revolution in February 2011. It remained closed until reopening on 15 March 2012.

The aim of the Libyan Stock Market is to promote and diversify the finance availability, facilitate privatization programs and the granting of credit, and making the range of investment possibilities more available, and also institutional investors. The LSM also aims to ensure the transparency of economic and financial information. The new website for the market, which operates according to the latest technique. The website provides a range of new services such as the short message service centre and voice services which enable the investor to follow up its operations in the market immediately.

At the international level, the Libyan stock market has succeeded in attracting the attention of the other Arab markets and received the honour of the presidency of the Arab stock exchanges for the year 2010, as well as, membership of the Executive Committee of the deposit of Africa and the Middle East (Alameda). It also joined the organization of International protection of the investor, and it was one of the first acceded to the Arab stock markets. In addition, it became a member of the Union of African stock exchanges, and attained the membership of the (Al-ana) Numbering International organization and the World Federation of Exchanges as an observer.

In April 2008, the Libyan Stock Market started its Automated Trading System (ATS) based on the Egyptian model. This new computerized system was designed to make the market more transparent and efficient, and it complements the Central Clearing Depository System (CCDS) which was introduced in 2008. From the beginning of it establishment, LSM has adapted the new system of information technology in order to synchronize with the standards and specifications of the international stock market These IT systems such as installing technical equipment (servers) to run the main system of the market, and installing the electronic systems related to trading, depository, clearing and monitoring, forming internal computer networks in line with the market standards and protecting it with the proper applicable programs. These measures came with preparing bank data related to the technical department in the market connecting them by the internet. However, there are a lot of agreements that were concluded done in this regard. For instance, signing contracts about income and install trading, clearing and control systems, signing an understanding memo with (NCDX), and (MCX) Exchange in India, also cooperation agreement with the London Stock Market, as well as an agreement with the Arab society of certified accountants in Jordan. The LSM reports which contain annual data show that more than 6.075 million Libyan dinar were the cost of technical equipment’s in LSM. Therefore, it can be said that the Libyan Stock Market has gained good experience from the international community and other

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Arab countries capital markets to develop the Libyan market in terms of information technology, which of course will help to increase the stock market efficiency. More info: http://lsm.ly/english/

Mr. Ahmed Sami Balras Ali: Head of the Technical team in the Libyan Stock Market

2.2.6 Abdussalam Elzawi

Abdussalam Elzawi: enrolled in the master program at University of Salford (Manchester-UK) where he finished his study on “Internet Technology and the Utilization of Research in Higher Education in Libya” in 2008. Currently, he worked at the School of Computing and Engineering University of Huddersfield as PhD research. During his activities in the scientific field, Abdussalam Elzawi conduct his main research on : the effectiveness of e-learning based on national and international cultures and approaches to pedagogy, the barriers to ICT adoption in quality of engineering research in Libya, the analysis of information management and e-learning implementation in HE institutions in Libya. He is co-author in 6 scientific articles accepted and submitted to the international journals and conferences.

Email: [email protected] Address: Department of Informatics School of Computing and Engineering University of Huddersfield CW4/03,Huddersfield, HD1 3DH Phone: +44(0) 1484 47 1286

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2.3 Morocco

2.3.1 List of proposed experts

Following is a list of candidates for experts in ICT in Morocco. The list includes faculty members form academic institutions as well as professionals from ICT related SMEs and organizations as shown in the table below.

Academia (Universities, No research Centers) Contact Name Email Mohammed V University 1 Faculty of Science Dr. Abdellah Idrissi [email protected] Rabat 2 Dr. Fouzia Omary [email protected] Faculty of Science of Rabat 3 and Alto University Dr. Tarik Taleb [email protected] University Mohamed Ben 4 Abdellah Dr. Najiba El Amrani [email protected] High School of Education and 5 Technical - Mohammedia Dr. Zayer El Majid [email protected]

No SMEs Contact name Email

6 Atlantis Digit Noureddine Tabete [email protected] 7 Multimedia Content Network Houssine Saf [email protected] 8 Soft Centre Jamal Benhamou [email protected]

No Personal 9 ENSA Ouzineb Mohamed [email protected] 10 ENSIAS Kobbane Abdellatif [email protected]

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

2.3.2 Mohammed V University - Faculty of Science – Rabat, www.fsr.ac.ma

The mission of Mohammed V University is to provide education and scientific research in the fields of science, technology, economics, social, legal and human. It currently includes, in addition to the presidency, fifteen institutes and has eight graduate schools. Mohammed V University includes more than 1500 teachers and researchers. More than Fifty trainings are offered at the Master level and Engineers cycle. At the Doctoral level, 31 training centers are managed by four graduate schools. The University has a strong research activity and the results are regularly published in national and international journals.

Scientific research is an area of excellence at the University Mohammed V which provides a quarter of the national production. It does so through scientific competence and know-how of its human potential. It has about 1000 teachers and researchers who conduct their research activities within more 113 accredited research structures (laboratories and teams).

Mohammed V University has several centers of expertise and relationships with many national and international partners. It maintains partnerships with several socio-economic operators. It has

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created more than 800 contracts and agreements with public and private sector (companies, associations, foundations, ministries, CNRST, higher education institutions, consultant firms ...).

ICT and ICT applied to different domains like ITS, Energy, Food/Health and Plant Biotechnology are among the priority sectors of Mohammed V University and the Faculty of Science in their programs and research projects. The Dean of the faculty and the President of the university support the action of these fields by many actions, as helping with the formation of experts and training financings. An excellent expertise on these fields has been acquired by the investigators during many training programs in the most developed European countries (France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, etc.). This expertise needs more helps for the installation of Technological Platforms and Working Groups with international standards.

The Computer Sciences Laboratory (LRI) is a research laboratory of the Faculty of Science of Rabat. Its mission is for helping promote the faculty of Science in the areas of Research and Innovation in order to occupy an important place in the national and international competitiveness.

To achieve these objectives, the laboratory has established the following policy: - Invitation to publications in reputable journals. - Encourage the organization of seminars and conferences as well as participation in peer review of national and international journals. - Establish partnerships with businesses and contribute to the development of the common areas of research. - Encourage partner companies to invest in research. - Encourage teacher-researchers to adapt their teaching methods taking into account the requirements and needs of companies. - Encourage the student researchers to a research methodology based on the creation and innovation. - Give the Professor-researchers and the PhD students the resources they need to carry out their research.

The activities of the Laboratory cover a wide range of complementary areas. This multidisciplinary approach allows a variety of themes. They are grouped into different axis as described below: - Intelligent Processing Systems - Text, Data and Web Mining - Cloud Computing - Software Engineering - Resource and Knowledge management - Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications - Security of Information System - Etc.

Dr Abdellah Idrissi is graduated PhD in Computer Science, specialty Artificial Intelligence, from the University of Picardie Jules Verne (France). He is currently Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat, University Mohammed 5. He is member of Computer Science Laboratory (LRI) where he leads a research group on Artificial Intelligence and Constraint Programming. His research domains include modeling, resolution and optimization of complex systems. His applications cover the Intelligent Transport Systems, Cloud Computing, Game Theory, Text, Data and Web Mining, Big Data, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, Constraint Programming, Multi Agent Systems, Mobile ad-hoc Networks, Cognitive Radio Networks, etc. Abdellah is Supervisor of several PhD theses. He is the author of three books and author and co-author of several publications in international journals and conferences. He is a member of the editorial board of the JATIT Journal and member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence & Applications (IJAIA). He is also a member of the Technical Program Committee of several international conferences. Abdellah is Partner of the MOSAIC project, leader of the setting- up of the Technology Platform in the Maghreb region.

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Dr Fouzia Omary is currently a Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco. She received the Doctorate of High Graduate Studies degree in Theories of Computer Sciences from Mohammed V University, Morocco, in 1988 and A Doctorate of state degree (or PhD) in Computer Sciences from Mohammed V University, Morocco, in 2006. She joined the Faculty of Sciences of Mohammed V University, Morocco, since 1983. Fouzia is also Director of Computer Sciences Research Laboratory (LRI). She is in charge of the Master’s Information System Security course and Theory of languages- Compiling course at the same Department. She supervise several PhD thesis and is co-author of several papers published in international journals and conferences. Her Research Interests are Security of information science, Cryptography, Theory of Languages, and Compiling.

2.3.3 Associate member at the Computer Science Laboratory - Faculty of Science of Rabat

Tarik Taleb is associate member at the Computer Science Laboratory Faculty of Science - Mohammed V University – Rabat

Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] URL: www.tariktaleb.info or LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tariktaleb

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Tarik Taleb is an IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Distinguished Lecturer and a senior member of IEEE. He is currently a Professor at the School of Engineering, Aalto University, Finland. He has been working as Senior Researcher and 3GPP Standards Expert at NEC Europe Ltd, Heidelberg, Germany. He was then leading the NEC Europe Labs Team working on R&D projects on carrier cloud platforms. He was also serving as technical leader of the main work package, Mobile Core Network Cloud, in EU FP7 Mobile Cloud Networking project, coordinating among 9 partners including NEC, France Telecom, British Telecom, Telecom Italia, Portugal Telecom Innovation, SAP, & Intel. Prior to his work at NEC and till Mar. 2009, he worked as assistant professor at the Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan, in a lab fully funded by KDDI, the second largest network operator in Japan. From Oct. 2005 till Mar. 2006, he was working as research fellow with the Intelligent Cosmos Research Institute, Sendai, Japan. He received his B. E degree in Information Engineering with distinction, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Information Sciences from GSIS, Tohoku Univ., in 2001, 2003, and 2005, respectively. Dr. Taleb’s research interests lie in the field of architectural enhancements to mobile core networks (particularly 3GPP’s), mobile cloud networking, mobile multimedia streaming, congestion control protocols, handoff and mobility management, inter-vehicular communications, and social media networking. Dr. Taleb has been also directly engaged in the development and standardization of the Evolved Packet System as a member of 3GPP’s System Architecture working group. Dr. Taleb is a board member of the IEEE Communications Society Standardization Program Development Board. As an attempt to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dr. Taleb has founded and has been the general chair of the “IEEE Workshop on Telecommunications Standards: from Research to Standards”, a successful event that got awarded “best workshop award” by IEEE Communication Society (ComSoC).

Dr. Taleb is/was on the editorial board of the IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, and a number of Wiley journals. He is serving as vice-chair of the Wireless Communications Technical Committee, the largest in IEEE ComSoC. He also served as Secretary and then as Vice Chair of the Satellite and Space Communications Technical Committee of IEEE ComSoc (2006 - 2010). He

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has been on the technical program committee of different IEEE conferences, including Globecom, ICC, and WCNC, and chaired some of their symposia.

Dr. Taleb is the recipient of the 2009 IEEE ComSoc Asia-Pacific Best Young Researcher award (Jun. 2009), the 2008 TELECOM System Technology Award from the Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (Mar. 2008), the 2007 Funai Foundation Science Promotion Award (Apr. 2007), the 2006 IEEE Computer Society Japan Chapter Young Author Award (Dec. 2006), the Niwa Yasujirou Memorial Award (Feb. 2005), and the Young Researcher's Encouragement Award from the Japan chapter of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) (Oct. 2003). Some of Dr. Taleb’s research work has been also awarded best paper awards at prestigious conferences.

2.3.4 University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA)

University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) has been created in Fez in 1975. It’s one of the oldest and prestigious universities of Morocco, and main centre of scientific and technological research at national level. Through its 12 research and training institutions, the University carries out its mission to provide education and scientific research in three major disciplines: Letters and Humanities, Science and Technology including Medicine, and Legal, Economic and Social Sciences.

The University is home to five centers of excellence, among which the ICT pole which relies on eight accredited research laboratories and includes nearly 140 teacher researchers. In addition, the University hosts two doctoral programs accredited in ICT including 95 PhD students working on varied topics related to ICT. The more developed fields are: Signals, systems and telecommunications; ad hoc and sensor networks; Web services and XML modeling; Processing and analysis of digital images; Integrated Information Systems; Artificial intelligence and decision support systems; EMC of wired structures, printed circuits and integrated circuits; Data-base objects and frameworks for persistence; Natural Language Processing and learning technologies.

Relevant Experience Different structures of USMBA have been involved in European projects since FP4, with steady growth in participation throughout FP5, FP6 and FP7, and particularly in the ICT field like: MED-Dialogue: "PROMOTING ICT DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION WITH THE MPC TOWARDS HORIZON 2020" (GA no: 611433). ClusMED: "Reinforcement of ICT Regulations and ICTs for tackling Societal Challenges links in Europe and Mediterranean countries" (GA no: 611187). Idealist2014: Transnational cooperation among ICT NCPs (2010-2014). MoICT: Morocco research advance in ICT for water (GA no: 295053). SHuMED: Sustainable Human Development for MED Countries (PEOPLE-2012-IRSES. No. 319017). MAP-IT! : KNOWLEDGE MAPPING OF IT COMPETENCIES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION AND DIA-LOGUE FOSTERING. FP6 - Contract No: 45298) (www.map-it-med.eu) 2006-2008). PAPERTCH: Innovative materials, and technologies for the conservation of paper of historical, artistic and archaeological value. MED-COLOUR-TECH: Investigation, Revival and Optimization of Traditional Mediterranean Coloring Technology for the Conservation of the Cultural Heritage (INCO CT 2005 015406). EURO-MED HERITAGE II–IKONOS Distance teaching and cataloguing of heritage (2002-2005). TEXMED: New materials and eco-sustainable technologies for the conservation and restoration of textiles. (INCO-MED –2000-2003). In its quest to remain leader among Moroccan's universities, USMBA has just been equipped with the first city of innovation in Morocco (The city of innovation has been built through a common desire of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies (MICNT) and the University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) to promote research and development, innovation and technology transfer within companies).

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Pr. Najiba El Amrani, is Member of Signals, Systems and Components Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, USMBA-Fez. She has graduated as Engineer in Computer Science and received PhD in Electrical Engineering (Electro-technique and Power Electronics) from EMI (Mohammadia School of Engineering) Rabat, Morocco. She has been: - The FP7- ICT- National Contact Point of Morocco. - Program comity member of several international conferences. - Coordinator of Training Master “Telecommunications Technology” (2005-2009). - Coordinator of the research team on e-learning sciences and technology. (2006-2012). - National Coordinator of the FP6 project MAP-IT! (GA No: 45298) - National Coordinator of the FP7 project,IdealIst 2014 (GA no: 288598), - Initiator and team member of the Erawide FP7 MoICT (GA no: 295053), - Currently she is participating in several national and international projects among them the FP7 projects: SHuMED (PEOPLE-2012- IRSES. P. Num 319017), MED-Dialogue (GA no: 611433) and ClusMED (GA no: 611187). - Her current research interest is in RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Wireless network and ICT for Water in general, particularly smart agriculture developed.

2.3.5 High School of Education and Technical - Mohammedia

Zayer EL MAJID

- Professor at the High School of Technical Education (ENSET) Mohammedia. - Director of Technology: appointed to the Ministry of National Education Higher Education Department Staff Training and Scientific Research in October 2004-November 2012: Promoting the development of scientific research, innovation and technological development in the Kingdom of Morocco. Human resource management and budget. Management of large- scale projects intended for the university, research center, businesses and government departments partners. Organization of scientific and / or technological events both nationally and internationally. Monitoring of the reform of higher education. Accompanying the establishment of foreign companies in Morocco under technology transfer or relocation of research and development activities. Supported projects (micro-electronics, automotive design, wiring, aerospace, etc.). Promoting structures University-Enterprise interfaces. International cooperation including monitoring and promoting scientific and technological research between Morocco and the EU through the different instruments: PCRD framework programs, Tempus, COST, Marie Curie Mobility Grants. - Project Manager at the Ministry of Education 2000-2004 - Director of the High School of Technical Education (ENSET) in Rabat. - Organization of a dozen educational events, scientific and didactic.

2.3.6 Atlantis Digit, www.atlantisdigit.com

Based in Casablanca with an office in Abidjan, Atlantis Digit is a leading consulting company that operates in Morocco, west/north Africa and Switzerland.

Its main expertise targets organizations that are adopting IT Best Practices involving Enterprise SW Implementation and service management products.

Atlantis Digit assists customers upgrade their information system following a relevant and flexible methodology

It also provides Data Center Consulting, Analysis and Setup, Visualization & Consolidation, Application Development & Testing, as well as Support and Managed Services Deployment.

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Accelerating IT Performance for various customers within different fields (Banking, Government, private companies,...); Atlantis Digit offers IT services and solutions to maximize the Return On IT Investment while enabling clients to focus overwhelmingly on their business.

Noureddine TABETE Managing Director +212 6 61 95 80 79 [email protected] www.atlantisdigit.com

2.3.7 Multimedia Content Network, www.mcn.ma

The company is Member of Digital Morocco Cluster (MNC) and member of the Council of Directors of CETIC and APEBI: Association of professional information technology and offshoring. MCN has an innovative strategic vision for the conduct of large eGov projects. Recognized innovative company in Med-IT, 2009. Holding Trophy: GoldenChip Awards 2011 category "eGov & eContent" Best Arabic Content Project. And of Moroccan Award in Innovation in July 2011.

Houssine SAF Professional journalist at the MAP Agency. Maghreb Arab Press Chief of Division of Communication and International Press at the Ministry of Information and Communication:

Other assignments: 2003-2005 Representative of the Ministry of Communications in the National Committee eGovernment and CSTI (Strategic Committee on Information Technologies).

EDUCATION & UNIVERSITY GRADUATES: BA degree (Political Science in Arabic) Mohammed V University (Rabat). Certificate of Advanced Studies (Political Science). Certificate of Advanced Studies (International Relations). Master in Information Sciences (Computer documentary - School of Information Sciences Rabat). Graduation project: "Design of a computerized system release: Case Maghreb News Agency (MAP)".

MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS: MAP: Initiation, design and piloting of the modernization of the department of press documentation in the Maghreb News Agency (MAP) (Project has been selected for a grant from IPDC (UNESCO) in the amount 120 thousand USD).

2012 - 2013: Member of the Expert Committee responsible for drafting the bill on the electronic press in Morocco and the White Paper on the new media.

2.3.8 Soft Centre

Jamal Benhamou

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2.4 Tunisia

2.4.1 List of proposed experts

Academia (Universities, No research Centers) Contact Name email 1 SESAME University Pr. Farouk Kamoun [email protected] Ecole nationale d'Electronique et des Télécommunications de Dr. Mohamed 2 Sfax – ENET’Com Radhouan Hachicha [email protected] Ecole Supérieure des Communications de Tunis Pr. Sofiane Cherif [email protected] Sup’COM – University of 3 Carthage No SMEs Contact name email 1 Digital Tunisia Dr Imed Romdhani [email protected] 2 Coders Cloud Elyes Jeribi [email protected] 3 OXIA Khaled Ben Driss [email protected] 4 PRISMA Sami Khouaja [email protected] No Governmental bodies Contact name email Instance Nationale des Pr. Hichem Besbes [email protected] 1 Télécommunications

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

2.4.2 SESAME University

The School of Applied Sciences and Management SESAME Is a Private institution of higher education accredited by the Tunisian State (Ministry of Higher).Established in Elgazala , SESAME have built a successful experience in the field of training in engineer in Computer Science, from the end of 2011. It launched in September 2012-2013 a cycle of Preparatory Integrated engineering studies, licensing Applied IT and management training (licenses Applied Professional Masters). It chooses to endorse this dual specialization compared to other engineering schools in Tunisia, because ICT and management constitute the pillars today for the company.

Farouk Kamoun : Professor Computer Networks SESAME University [email protected]

Farouk Kamoun, PhD. (born 1946) is a Tunisian computer scientist and professor of computer science at École nationale des sciences de l'informatique (ENSI, the Computer Science School of The University of Manouba, Tunisia). He contributed in the late 1970s to significant research in the field of computer networking in relation with the first ARPANET network. He is also one of the pioneers of the development of the Internet in Tunisia in the early 1990s.

2.4.3 National School of Electronics and Telecommunications (ENET’Com) : Ecole nationale d'Electronique et des Télécommunications de Sfax The ENET'COM is a higher education institution whose mission is to train engineers . It was created in early 2002 under the name ISECS (Institute of Electronics and Communication of Sfax ) July 9, 2002 for Senior Technicians training. The school has a multidisciplinary status with a capacity of expertise covering a broad spectrum of areas taught by qualified teachers ( about 154 research professors , 14 teachers , 60 Teaching FP7-612076 MOSAIC 25

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Assistants 20 Assistants, PES 20 and 40 contractual Assistants ) . The latter provide for students a scientific background necessary for the development of equipment and related software technologies Information and Telecommunications . The school has an average of 600 students per year.

Mohamed Radhouan HACHICHA: [email protected] Doctor. Engineer. Advisor at the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training Teacher Expert in New Technologies National School of Electronics and Telecommunications (ENET’Com)

2.4.4 Sup’COM – University of Carthage (http://www.supcom.mincom.tn/)

Founded in 1998, the School of Communications of Tunis (Sup'Com) is the leading engineering training school in telecommunications in Tunisia. Affiliated with the University of Carthage, the School of Communications of Tunis (Sup'Com) holds leading positions in the national competition for access to engineering training schools. Beyond its national and international reputation, Sup'Com is recognized for its excellent academic education and the high level of competence of its graduates and researchers.

The Ecole Supérieure des Communications de Tunis (Sup' Com) is an engineering school which has three objectives:  Training highly qualified engineers, capable of conceiving, implementing and managing the services, the systems and telecommunications networks.  Contributing to the national effort concerning the scientific and technological Research in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.  The continuing education.

Elite school, Sup'Com is Member of the Mediterranean Network of Engineering Schools. Also, Sup'Com was admitted in December 2008 as an associate member of the Conference of Grandes Ecoles (CGE), it is also the first foreign school to be associated internationally with Institut Mines- Telecom.

For more details refer to: http://www.supcom.mincom.tn/

Pr Sofiane Cherif; Head of the Research Laboratory “Communications, Signal and Image (COSIM)” – Sup’Com, University of Carthage

Sofiane Cherif, is professor in telecommunication engineering at the Higher School of Communications of Tunis (SUP'COM), University of Carthage. He received engineering, MS degrees, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the "National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT) ", University of Tunis-El Manar, in 1990 and 1998, respectively and the "Habilitation Universitaire" in Telecommunication from SUP'COM, in 2007. From 2011 to 2014, he was the head of the doctoral school in ICT, and presently, he is the head of COSIM research Lab at SUP'COM. His current research interests are signal processing for communications, resource allocation, interference mitigation in wireless networks, wireless sensor networks and cognitive radio and his teachings relate to Algorithms reception, Digital Communications, Signal Processing, Stochastic Processes, estimation and detection.

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His Research Lab. “COSIM” work in close collaboration with the Research Laboratories “GRESCOM” (Systèmes de communications innovants et verts) headed by Pr. Adel Ghazel (SUP'COM, University of Carthage) and “MEDIATRON” (Réseaux mobiles et multimédia) headed by Pr. Mohamed Siala (SUP'COM, University of Carthage).

2.4.5 Digital Tunisia

Digital Tunisia is a Virtual Network of Excellence focused on next generation digital communication technologies. It aims to promote next generation Internet deployment and service exploitation in Tunisia and North African countries in general. This project is work in progress. For more details refer to: www.digitaltunisia.com

Imed Romdhani; Founder and CEO of Digital Tunisia

Imed Romdhani is a Lecturer in Networking in the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University since June 2005. He obtained an engineering diploma in computer sciences from the National School of Computer Sciences (ENSI), Tunis, Tunisia in 1998, and a M.Sc. in networking from Louis Pasteur University of Strasbourg (ULP), France in 2001. He received his PhD degree from the University of Technology of Compiegne, France in May 2005. While working toward his PhD, he was a research engineer with Motorola Labs Paris from 2001 to 2005. He is a: Programme Leader of the MSc Wireless and Mobile Networks at Edinburgh Napier University Module Leader of a set of Advanced Networking modules Module Leader of the MSc Dissertation Project module Active member of the Ineternet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Founder and CEO of Digital Tunisia Founder of the Student PPMS Project (www.studentppms.com) Higher Education Expert at E-Taalim (www.e-taalim.com)

2.4.6 Coders Cloud

Coders Cloud is a web and mobile agency with a specific expertise in e-commerce and mobile technologies. For more details refer to: www.coderscloud.com. Coders Cloud is a partner expert to craft, develop and implement your mobile applications. Those applications will give a competitive asset helping increase the business opportunities and give a great ROI.

Coders Cloud’s Services:

 Mobile applications  Web platforms  Cloud applications Business software….

Elyes Jeribi: CEO and cofounder [email protected]

Elyes Jeribi: High tech entrepreneur building startups in Europe, North Africa and Middle East aiming to bring new products with high added value Multi sector experience: High Tech, IT, Telecom, Retail, Financial institutions, Transport International exposure : USA, France, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Japan Leadership: taking part of the post revolution governing team in Tunisia, participation actively in the development of McKinsey in Libya and Tunisia

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2.4.7 OXIA

Since 1998, OXIA has delivered to its clients best in class Information Technology solutions providing the right technology to support business needs and requirements.

OXIA supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of a project, from the inception stage with the support of its Management Consulting skills and capabilities to the full implementation of the solution by its System Integration Consultants and IT implementation Engineers.

OXIA has developed proven project management and software development methodologies and tools based on its international experience and exposure to large projects with its clients.

Commitment and Quality represent the two main OXIA principles when dealing with its clients and delivering their project making OXIA your partner of choice for your Information Technology and business transformation projects.

Khaled Ben Driss: Associate Director - BU Software Engineering chez OXIA TunisieTechnologies et services de l’information [email protected]

Khaled Ben Driss : Since June 2010: Business Unit Director Software Engineering Responsible for the definition of the BU strategy Head of the Budget and the production of Software Engineering activity Responsible for recruiting and animation team Responsible for P & L of the BU

2.4.8 PRISMA

PRISMA is a North African based company specializing in IT and telecoms engineering and value- added services. Since its inception in 2001, Prisma has been providing innovative solutions for network service providers and large enterprise customers helping them improve the ROI on their Network and IT infrastructures.

Through various national and international projects (installation and configuration of an active monitoring system for Ooredoo Qatar in 2014, full audit of the monitoring system of Mauritel in 2013, Installation and configuration of the new 4G probes in the different data centers of T-Mobile USA (Chicago, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and Norton) in 2013, etc..) Prisma has gained a solid expertise and know-how and her team delivers the full spectrum of product and services within the following solutions’ segments: - Service Assurance and Network Testing - Network and Services Monitoring and Reporting - Network Optimization and Service Enablement - Software and Mobile Applications Development and Integration

PRISMA was among the undisputed leaders of the mobile telephony global market. PRISMA has presented innovative solutions in the fields of Network/IT at the "Mobile Word Congress," which was held in Barcelona- Spain, from February 24 to 27, 2014.

For more details refer to: http://www.prisma.com.tn/

Sami Khouaja: Chief Executive Officer - [email protected]

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2.4.9 Instance Nationale des Télécommunications

The National Telecommunications Authority (INT) is a specialized organization, created the 15 January 2001. As a regulator of the telecommunications market, INT involved in promoting the development of the telecommunications sector. It guarantees the investment environment by establishing healthy and fair competition between the market players in the telecommunication sector (operators and telecommunications service providers).

The INT has three main responsibilities: (i) to ensure the regulations are implemented; (ii) to guarantee respect for the regulations and the exercise of competition; (iii) to settle certain disputes between operators. The National Telecommunications Authority (INT) is subject to perform the following activities: – definition of the principles governing tariffs for services; – examination of requests for authorization and declaration and of type-approval files for terminal equipment to be connected to public networks; – establishment of principles for calculating interconnection costs; – establishment and management of numbering plans;

In addition, INT led monthly campaigns and measurements and annual surveys (1) to evaluate the quality of telecommunications networks services for assessing the quality of telecommunication networks service and (2) to control compliance by telecommunications operators of their obligations and commitments relating to the quality of service as stipulated in their specifications.

For more details refer to: http://www.intt.tn/

Pr Hichem Besbes ; President of the "Instance Nationale des Télécommunications"

Hichem Besbes received a B.S., a M.S. degrees and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the "Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis" (ENIT) in 1991 and 1999, respectively. In June 2005, he obtained the "Habilitation Universitaire" in Telecommunications from the "Ecole Supérieure des Communications de Tunis (Sup'Com)", University of Carthage, Tunisia.

He joined Sup'Com in 1991 as a lecturer. From July 1999 to October 2000, he was a post doctoral fellow at Concordia University, Montréal, Canada. In July 2001, he joined Legerity, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA, where he was a senior system engineer working on broadband modems. From March 2002 to July 2003, he was a member of Technical Staff at Celite Systems, Inc., Austin, Texas, where he contributed to definition, design, and development of Celite's high-speed data transmission systems over wireline networks, named Broadcast DSL. In September 2003, he regained his position at Sup'Com, where he is a Professor in Telecommunication Engineering.

His research interests include signal processing and communications. At Sup’Com, he teach, Information Theory, Signal processing and Advanced Wireless Communications. Finally, he is a co-founder and head of the research Lab. COSIM at Sup'Com from 2011 until 2014.

Since July 11, 2014; he is President of the National Telecommunications Authority (Instance Nationale des Télécommunications - INT)

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Section 3 - Mashriq

3.1 Egypt

3.1.1 List of proposed experts

No Entities Contact name Contact details Know More Group for Karim Ghoneim, 1 Technology-KMG Owner KMG Tel: 01001038181 Mohamed Bakry, CEO Brilliance Tech and Founder Brilliance 2 Tech Tel: 01121163333 Mohmed Dessouki, Innovative Digital Solutions Managing Director 3 IDS Mohamed Abboud, Inotek Systems Owner Inotek 4 Systems, Tel: 02-3571-9252 Egypt Network 5 Hesham Galal, Globe Soft Founder and CEO 6 Globe Soft Tel.: +20111142450 Nabila Omran, CEO 7 Misr International Systems MIS Tel: (20-2) 3303-4214/6653 Tawasol Dr. Osama Mostafa, 8 CEO TawasolIT Tel: +97144529464 Ayman Rashed, Managing Director, IT- Tel: +2 012 2311 1961 9 IT-Blocks Blocks Dr. Ayman Bahaa, Email: 10 Ain Shams University Assistant Professor [email protected] Dr. Amr Wassal, Email:amr.wassal@si- 11 Cairo University Associate Professor ware.com Dr. Mohab Anis, 12 American University in Cairo Associate Professor Email: [email protected] Information Technology Industry Development Agency Dr. Hossam Osman, 13 (ITIDA) VP Email: [email protected]

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

3.1.2 KMG

Know More Group for Technology-KMG www.kmgtech.com

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Know More Group for Technology has been established in 2009. KMG Technology is a Value Added Distributor - VAD, dedicated to selling ONLY to Partners and Retail Shops.Its mission is to give all the Best possible effort to help and support Partners and Customers in their IT Needs. It provides security, backup, partitioning, and imaging software for businesses and home users as well.

3.1.3 Brilliance Tech

Brilliance Tech www.brilliancetech.net/

Brilliance Tech has been established in 2006. It provides engineering training and consultation specially embedded solutions for software and hardware applications to produce competitive innovations in ICT sector. Among its training services are courses in mobile, networks, electronics, and programming, in addition to customized courses.

3.1.4 Innovative Digital Solutions

Innovative Digital Solutions www.idsmea.com Innovative Digital Solutions offers products and services in Education and Government sectors, for eLearning and ECM solutions. It offers services such as IT infrastructure management, cloud computing consulting, and training for Microsoft, Linux, and Oracle.

3.1.5 Inotek

Inotek Systems www.inoteksystems.com

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Inotek Systems is specialized in providing Wireless infrastructure solutions including WiMAX, WIFI services as well as Telemetry systems. It provides integrated solutions for Traffic departments and governments covering traffic surveillance, intersection control and management, violation detection and automatic number plate recognition. In addition, it provides integrated solutions for mobile workforce automation covering sales force automation, field services, bill collection, Proof of delivery.

3.1.6 Egypt Network

Egypt Network http://www.egyptnetwork.com

Egypt Network has more than 10 years of experience in IT Services business and Microsoft core infrastructures, Business productivity solutions and Professional services. It also provides E- Business solutions as well as VOIP and video conferencing services.

3.1.7 Globe Soft

Globe Soft www.globe-soft.net GlobeSoft was founded in 2003. Its mission is to put technology to work for its clients and partners. GlobeSoft aspires to add value to its clients’ businesses through developing innovative solutions and superior software with excellent quality focusing on cost effectiveness and fast time-to-market. GlobeSoft has delivered more than 20 applications and solutions for different mobile platforms. Some of them were bundled with handsets produced by the most known manufacturers such as Nokia and Sony Ericsson. Other applications were delivered through partners or web portals for mobile applications.

3.1.8 MISR International Systems

Misr International Systems www.mis-egypt.com

MIS is specialized in providing well integrated networks , It is a supplier of smart cards based solutions for banking & non banking financial organizations , hardware and software installation, system configuration, support, site preparation, testing and debugging. It also delivers a combination of security solutions depending on a diversified portfolio of technologies ranging from system security, data encryption, access control, key management schemes, security assessments to EMV, voice recording solutions and surveillance systems.

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3.1.9 Tawasol

Tawasol www.tawasolit.com

Tawasol is established in Egypt in 2007. It is a digital strategy and software firm, specialized in developing cutting-edge, customized mobile applications. It has established full service branches in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, the USA, UK and Spain. It has developed multi-platform solutions across a wide range of fields, from enterprise solutions, education, banking and media to health, entertainment, gaming and social.

3.1.10 Brilliance

IT-Blocks www.it-blocks.com

Established in 2001, IT-Blocks is a professional software services provider delivering business solutions to its clients in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Canada. Building on its partnerships with IBM, Intel, Microsoft and other leading technology vendors, IT-Blocks provides a portfolio of information technology, applications and business process outsourcing services starting from Education, to Government and Financial Services.

3.1.11 Ain Shams University

www.asu.edu.eg

Ain Shams University was founded in July 1950, the third-oldest non-sectarian native public Egyptian university under the name of Ibrahim Pasha's University. When it was first established, Ain Shams University had a number of faculties and academic institutes, which were later developed into a university. The university's academic structure includes 14 faculties, 1 college and 2 high institutes plus 12 centres and special units.

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3.1.12 Cairo University

www.cu.edu.eg

Cairo University, (previously King Fuad I University, Egyptian University) is a public university in Giza, Egypt. It was founded on 21 December 1908. It is the second oldest institution of higher education in Egypt, notwithstanding the pre-existing higher professional schools that later became constituent colleges of the university, after Al Azhar University. It was founded and funded as the Egyptian University by a committee of private citizens with royal patronage in 1908 and became a state institution under King Fuad I in 1925. In 1940, four years following his death, the University was renamed King Fuad I University in his honor. It was renamed a second time after the Free Officer’s Coup of 1952. The University currently enrolls approximately 155,000 students in 22 faculties. It counts three Nobel Laureates among its graduates and is one of the 50 largest institutions of higher education in the world by enrollment.

3.1.13 American University in Cairo

www.aucegypt.edu

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is an independent, non profit, English language, liberal arts university located in Cairo, Egypt. The university offers American-styled learning programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, along with a continuing education program. The AUC student body represents over 100 countries. AUC's faculty members, adjunct teaching staff and visiting lecturers are internationally diverse and include academics, business professionals, diplomats, journalists, writers and others from the United States, Egypt and other countries. In 2014, the QS World University Rankings placed AUC 360th in the world, 3rd in Africa and 1st in Egypt, and named the School of Business as fourth best in Africa and the Middle East, and among the top 200 in the world. AUC holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and from Egypt's National Authority for Quality Assurance and Assessment of Education (NAQAAE).

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3.1.14 Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)

www.itida.gov.eg

Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) was founded in 2004 as an executive IT arm of the Ministry Of Communications and Information Technology. Located in Smart Village, ITIDA is a government entity mandated to boost the development of the Egyptian IT sector and increase its global competitiveness. Affiliated to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, ITIDA is tasked with developing the IT industry through identifying the needs of local industry and addressing them with tailored programs. The agency’s responsibilities also include enhancing the Egyptian cybersecurity and data protection framework to facilitate e- business and business process outsourcing (BPO) activities.

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3.2 Jordan

3.2.1 List of proposed experts

Following is a list of candidates for experts in ICT in Jordan. The list includes faculty members form academic institutions as well as professionals from ICT related SMEs and organizations as shown in the table below.

Academia (Universities, No research Centers) Contact Name Email Dr. Mohammed 1 Malkawi [email protected] Jordan University of Science and Technology 2 Dr. Abdoul Rjoub [email protected] Dr. Mohammad 3 Khasawneh [email protected] Dr. Haytham Bani

4 Yarmouk University Salameh [email protected] No SMEs Contact name Email Dr. Wael S. Al- 5 FWX Telecomm Services Bayaydh [email protected] Control, Computer , and

6 Communications Company Eng. Yousef Melhem [email protected] 7 Microsoft Jordan Eng. Basil Madaeen +962776588638 No NGO/ Associations Contact name Email

8 Int@j Mohammad Tahboob [email protected] Abed Shamlawi [email protected] 9 Telecommunications 10 Regulatory Commission Jordan Mohammad Al Taani Eastern Mediterranean Office – 11 ENPI CBC Med Dr. Esmat Karadsheh [email protected] No Personal 12 Hassan Manasrah Hassan Manasrah [email protected]

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

3.2.2 JUST

Dr. Mohammad Malkawi Dr. Malkawi holds a Ph.D. in computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA, and is currently the coordinator of MOSAIC Mashreq. Dr. Malkawi has more than 28 years of experience in various fields of information and communication technology, both academic and industrial. He has worked for Motorola Inc.; SUN microsystems (ORACLE), Cambium Networks. He has cofounded several communications companies in the USA (AIM Wireless Solutions, Blue Sky Broadband, and Global Telecomm). He has taught at the university of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Argosy University – Chicago, and Jordan University of Science and Technology. Dr. Malkawi has interest in

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ICT/Health, ICT/water management, computer architecture, adaptive learning, and business intelligence.

Contact Info: Email: [email protected]

Dr. Abdoul Rjoub Dr Rjoub is associate professor of computer engineering. He served as a prime investigator of JEWEL (EU funded project) and was the coordinator of the MOSAIC Mashreq program until he took a sabbatical leave to the US. Dr. Rjoub is active in low power electronics and nano-scale transistor and integrated system design, Dr. Rjoub involved in various national and international projects, his main interests include ICT in environment and water management, energy, smart cities, health and climate changes.

Contact Info: Email: [email protected]

Dr. Mohammad Khasawneh Professor Khasawneh sets on the board of national committees in Jordan responsible for directing research initiatives, creating innovation environment in Jordan, and building a triangle bridge linking industry, academy, and government. He is a board member of the Center of Excellence for Innovative Projects at Jordan University of Science and Technology, and a member of the MOSAIC Mashreq.team. Coupled with an extensive research experience in various fields of communicaitns, computer, and signal processing, Dr. Khasawneh can add a strong value to the group of experts.

Contact info: Email: [email protected] Tel. +962795816505

3.2.3 Yarmouk University – Jordan www.yu.edu.jo

Dr. Haytham A. Bani Salameh,

Haythem Bany Salameh was born in Amman, Jordan in 1980. He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, in 2009. He is currently an Associate Professor of telecommunication engineering with Yarmouk University (YU), Irbid, Jordan. Since June 2014, he has been the Director of the Queen Rania Centre for Jordanian Studies and Community Service. From January 2011 to June 2014, he was the Director of the Academic Entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence, YU. In August 2009, he joined YU, after a brief postdoctoral position with the University of Arizona. In the summer of 2008, he was a member of the R&D Long-Term Evolution Development Group, QUALCOMM, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA. Dr. Salameh's research is in wireless communications technology and computer networking, with emphasis on resource allocation, adaptive control, and distributed protocol design. He was involved in projects related to optical communications, and wireless sensor networks.

Contact Info: Email: [email protected]

3.2.6 FWX Telecomm Services

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Dr. Wael S. Al-Bayaydh

Dr.Wael is among the new breed of techno-businocrats who combine their passion for Technology and business to achieve complex operational objectives. Dr.Wael is a driven professional with doctorate/master degrees in communications /computer engineering from University College London (23rd world ranking) & NYiT. Dr.Wael is currently the GM for the leading Telecom services "FWX" considered by many the most active Telecom engineering services company in the region. With presence on the international level, FWX is to become among the world leaders in RF management and wave propagation modeling. He has rich experience with both local and international clientele with proven success of both commercial and technical achievements along with wide knowledge of 2G/3G & 4G (LTE). Prior to FWX, Dr.Wael was the Sr.Director of Operations for the international WiMAX/LTE operators of Qtel ( a Qtel subsidiaries) where he has managed the launch of the 4G WiMAX/LTE in Jordan, Pakistan & Philippines. Prior to Qtel, he worked at STC as Sr.Consultant – same level as CTO- for Jawwal (the mobile network of STC) the KSA’s leading 2G/3G/4G operator, during his tenor as (Sr.Consultant) he led the team to achieve efficient processes and project delivery as STC was suffering from excessive delays -in almost- all wireless projects. Prior to STC, he worked for Zain (2G/3G) the leading Mobile operator in Jordan. With Zain, he started his career in Sept/1996 and he had assumed several junior to senior positions in the technical department which gave him wide experience in telecom networks rollout, management and operations. In Zain he had managed to reach a world class network Quality of Service that coped with an explosion of subscribers that grew 5-fold over 4 years and helped Zain maintain the number one position in the Jordanian GSM market.

Email: [email protected]

3.2.4 Control, Computer , and Communications Company Jordan, www.ccco-jo.com

Eng. Yousef Melhem

Eng. Melhem is the CEO and president of computer, control and communications systems in jordan. Eng. Melhem has more than 45 years of experience in various sectors of ICT. He was a director at one of the largest ICT companies in Jordan, computer and communications services (CCS). Currently, he is the CEO and president of CCC Jordan. CCC provides high end services in imaging technology, biometrics, control systems, and many others. CCC serves various government sectors, top fortune companies in Jordan, as well as academic institutions. Also to serve local market and some regional countries with the latest industrial control systems , CCTV, File Tracking, Security, Public Address, Access Control, Time Attendance, Fire Alarm, PABX, Nurse Call and other Systems.

Contact info Email: [email protected] Tel: +962797346031

3.2.5 Microsoft Jordan www.microsoftjordan.com

Eng. Basil Madaeen

Basil Madaeen is the account manager at Microsoft-Jordan. Eng. Madaeen plays an active role in creating bridges with academic researchers and students. He provides active support for providing an environment suitable for sustainable software services in various ICT sectors. Microsoft is a major player in Jordan local SW industry. Eng. Madaeen can be a great asset for the group of experts in ICT industry.

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Contact Info Email: Tel. +962776588638

3.2.6 int@j and savytek.com www.savytek.com ; [email protected]

Engineer Mohammad Tahboob

Eng. Tahboob is the chairman of the ICT association of Jordan int@j. The Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) was founded in the year 2000 as an industry-support association for Jordan’s ICT sector. Building on the nation’s core asset of highly educated and skilled human resources, int@j envisages for Jordan’s ICT sector to establish the position of a leading regional ICT hub and an internationally recognized exporter of ICT products and services. int@j’s mission is to advance and promote the constituents it represents in both, the local and global markets, the true value of int@j lies in its ability to bring the entire sector and stakeholders together under one umbrella and to provide members with a real return of their membership investment. The association realizes its mission through positively influencing policy and legislation, offering capacities building programs, carrying out local and regional marketing activities, and providing members with value-added services that help them grow and prosper. Eng. Tahboob also represents the ICT sector as a board member at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce. Eng. Tahboob is the CEO and President of Savytech. Savvytek is a leading, fast growing Platinum Oracle Partner with a strong history of successful enterprise solution implementations. Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Tel. +962795619151

Abed Shamlawi

Mr Shamlawi served as CEO of Int@j for more than 10 years, he was involved in several national and international projects mainly with USAID project, Mr. Shamlawi has the experience with regional and national needs in ICT Sector. . In addition to leading several ICT initiatives, Mr. Shamlawi is also considered as a lead engineer for infrastructure and applications consolidation, integration and implementations since he has played a major role in defining the requirements and optimizing the infrastructure architectures and providing advices on short and long term infrastructure investments. During his years of experience Mr. Shamlawi delivered several projects such as ; Jordan e-Government Program Strategy and implementation projects, Jordan National ICT Strategy 2007-2011, Jordan Education Initiative transformation into an NGO, Jordan Trade and Investment Information System, Transforming the Jordan Education Initiative into an independent NGO and a lot of leading important projects not only in Jordan but in several countries in Egypt and Morocco, United States, Botswana, Kosovo, and other countries.

Email: [email protected] Phone: +962789006600 Website: http://www.intaj.net/

3.2.7 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Jordan

Mohammad Al Taani

Mohammad Al Taani: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners/ CEO Subsequent to the decision undertaken by the Council of Ministers in May 24th 2011, Eng. Mohammad Al Taani was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners/ Chief Executive Officer of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). Prior to joining TRC he worked as the Technical Operations Director at Jordan Telecom Group (JTG). With over 28 years of experience FP7-612076 MOSAIC 39

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in telecommunications and information technology field both in public and private sectors; Eng. Al Taani acquired distinctive expertise in various domains of the industry, covering fixed , mobile and broadband telecommunications technologies and markets. Within his portfolio, Al Taani has broad experience in areas of strategic planning, business financials, sourcing, and human resources management. Eng. Al Taani holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Southampton / United Kingdom.

3.2.8 Eastern Mediterranean Office – ENPI CBC Med Program

Dr. Esmat Karadsheh

Dr. Esmat Karadesheh is the coordinator of the Eastern Mediterranean Office – ENPI CBC Med Program, he is involved in different EU-Jordan and MENA projects, he is expert in evaluation of different projects.

Email: [email protected] Tel. +962 3 2091000 Website: www.enpicbcmed.eu

3.2.9 Hassan Manasrah

Hassan Manasrah: Finished his B.Sc. degree in computers engineering from AlBalqa Applied University in 2006. From 2007, he enrolled in the master program at Computer Engineering Department at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) where he finished his studies in 2010. Since 2010, he worked at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) as research assistant for JEWEL project, which was funded by the EU. During his activities in the scientific field, Hassan AlManasrah followed the VLSI and Low-Power Design Group, his main research interests include: Low Power Design System, Special Tools for Low Power Design Techniques, Computer Aided Design and Vary Large Scale Integration system (VLSI). He is co- author in 8 scientific articles accepted and submitted to the international journals and conferences. He is currently working in SITA Company-Amman. SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology (IT).

Email : [email protected] Phone : +962787059292 Website: www.sita.aero

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3.3 Lebanon

3.3.1 List of proposed experts

Nº Industry (Large) Contact Name Contact coordinates (email) American University of Beirut Medical Mr. Joe Wakim [email protected] 1 Center (AUBMC) Nº SMEs Contact Name Contact coordinates (email) 1 Arabnet Omar Christidis [email protected]

2 Internet Society Gabriel Deek [email protected]

Association of the Lebanese Software Dal Hitti [email protected] 3 Industry (ALSI) Nº Academia (Universities, reseach Contact Name Contact coordinates Centers) (email)

Université Saint-Esprit De Kaslik Mr. Ziad Eid

1 (USEK) [email protected] Dr. Walid Shatila 2 Beirut Arab University [email protected] Dr. Imad El Hajj 3 American University of Beirut [email protected]

4 Lebanese University Eng. Ramzi Jaber [email protected]

5 Lebanese University Mr. Antoine Abou Samra [email protected] Nº Observers (e.g. Governmental Contact Name Contact coordinates bodies) (email) Office of the Minister of State for Dr. Ali Ataya [email protected] 1 Administrative Reform (OMSAR)

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

3.3.2 The American University of Beirut Medical Center

http://www.aubmc.org/pages/home.aspx

AUBMC is an academic medical center dedicated to the passionate pursuit of improving the health of the community in Lebanon and the region through the delivery of exceptional and comprehensive quality care to our patients, excellence in education and training, and leadership in innovative research.

AUBMC has been providing the highest standards of quality care to patients across Lebanon and the region since 1902. What started as a 200-bed capacity hospital is now an over 350-bed capacity medical center. With the expansion plans outlined in the AUBMC 2020 Vision, the center will be transformed to a medical complex with an over 600-bed capacity. Last year alone, there were over 360,000 patient visits to AUBMC.

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3.3.3 Arabnet

http://news.arabnet.me/

Founded in 2009, ArabNet aims to help grow the web and mobile sectors in the Arab world through its activities. It also aims to build business bridges across the MENA, stimulate the growth of the Arab digital knowledge economy, and support the creation of new businesses and job opportunities for aspiring youth.

ArabNet conferences, held in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut, are widely recognized as the largest digital gatherings in the MENA region, bringing globally-renowned speakers to discuss the latest topics in the field, as well as successfully connecting entrepreneurs and startups with funding and incubation through the Ideathon and Startup Demo competitions. Furthermore, ArabNet organizes workshops and hackathons to help designers and developers build their skills and launch their innovations.

The ArabNet website, is a leading reference for digital businesses in the Middle-East, featuring news, analysis, expert advice, interviews, and a vibrant community of startups, developers and entrepreneurs. It also features a Startup Database which is the most comprehensive data registry for digital startups in the MENA to date, including more than 1000 registered startups from 19 countries. ArabNet magazine, The ‘ArabNet Quarterly’, is the first print release for growing digital enterprises and leading companies with insights and special stories covering the latest e-business, technology, media and entrepreneurship news in the MENA. In addition, ArabNet provides Business Intelligence services and produces in-depth annual industry reports that give executives insights and valuable statistics.

3.3.4 ISOC Lebanon

http://www.isoc.org.lb/home

ISOC Lebanon is the Lebanese Chapter for the Internet Society. ISOC Lebanon was associated as a Lebanese non-governmental organization in December 2012 with the purpose of maintaining and extending the development and availability of the Internet and its associated technologies and applications to all the people of Lebanon. Chapter members are the local Internet stakeholders representing the interests of and serving the Lebanese Internet community.

Specifically, ISOC Lebanon aims to support and promote the following:

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All inclusive multi-stakeholders platform for all Internet users and promoters to discuss and resolve solve issues of concern • Access of information to all: The Chapter will focus on promoting the positive usage of the Internet and its applications on education, health, sciences, culture, inclusion, e-government, business, e-commerce, media and entertainment. • Support the development of local content • Growth and evolution of the Internet architecture • Maintenance and evolution of effective administrative processes necessary for operation of the global Internet and internets • Education and research related to the Internet • Collection and dissemination of information related to the Internet, including histories and archives. • Liaison with other organizations, government and the general public for coordination, collaboration, and education in effecting the above purposes

Strategic Focus and Objectives

For the 2013-2015 planning cycle, the ISOC Lebanon organized its business plan around four strategic focus areas. The strategic focus areas are:

Internet stability and security:

 Drive Internet availability, security, resiliency and QOS  Drive BeirutIX upgrade to fiber and lobby Ogero to join – Promote local content , cloud services – Lobby for out of quota  Drive broad IPv6 adoption  Drive broad DNSSEC adoption  Lobby/Drive “.LB” registry rejuvenation  Enhance “.LB” resiliency

A healthy Internet governance ecosystem:

 Drive internet governance efforts and participation in IGF  Increase stakeholder diversity and cross-stakeholder work  Enhance Next Generation participation and stimulate University clubs activities  Enhance trust in ISOC’s stewardship  Act in public interest

Community Development:

 Build community while focusing on Next Generation Leaders  Foster wide participation and leadership  Provide forums for discussion with focus on Children Safety, censorship and Freedom of Speech  Establish university clubs and support their activities  Encourage effective participation in ISOC, ICANN, IGF processes and constituencies

Business Development:

 Promote professional development and foster Innovation  Provides reliable information about the Internet  Serves as a focal point for cooperative efforts  Promote the Internet as a positive tool  Promote BeirutIX and Local Hosting

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 Promote Local Content with focus on Arabic Content  Promote Open Content  Lobby for e-Government and e-legislation

3.3.5 Association of the Lebanese Software Industry (ALSI)

http://www.alsionline.org/

Association of the Lebanese Software Industry (ALSI)

ALSI is a professional association committed to improve the competitiveness of its sector by actively engaging its members and external stakeholders in the creation, promotion, protection, growth and advancement of the Software Industry in Lebanon. ALSI amended its bylaws in 2006, to allow any Lebanese registered company and all IT professionals to become active members in the association. Through its activities ALSI is committed to the development and growth of the Lebanese economy at large. ALSI continuously undertakes value adding activities that include Software Discussion Forums, contributions and lobbying with a number of external stakeholders, participation in committees and delegations and specialized exhibitions.

ALSI’s quest to improve the competitiveness of the software industry in Lebanon translates into a number of public and private initiatives with influential stakeholders such as OMSAR (The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform), Ministry of Economy and Trade (MoET), and Ministry of Telecom. ALSI has participated in many regional and international conferences and delegations as partner/and or speaker.

3.3.6 Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)

http://www.usek.edu.lb/en/USEK-Homepage

Since its founding, USEK seeks, and in accordance with the Article 92 of the Constitutions of the OLM (ed. 2012) and the social teaching of the Catholic Church on universities, to contribute to the development of all its students through quality educational programs and research in various fields of study. By providing a high quality American-style education to its students, USEK intends to prepare future leaders for innovation, professional growth and life-long learning, in Lebanon, within the Middle East and throughout the world. USEK is committed to a faith-based educational development of its students rooted in the Catholic tradition whereby spiritual values and ethics as well as respect for cultural and religious pluralism are promoted.

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established upon a Lebanese initiative and by Lebanese citizens (in this case by the LMO monks). From that moment, these monks, who had been entrusted with a teaching mission for more than three centuries, have undertaken the management of USEK. Their remit was to provide university teaching, in conformity with the requirements of the labor market and in close association with scientific research.

3.3.7 Beirut Arab University

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Home

BAU has been committed, since its establishment in 1960, to offer outstanding educational programs and to provide an embracing environment for academic creativity and the development of leadership skills, instilling the concept of social responsibility, while respecting diversity and multicultural understanding. The University promotes a stimulating academic atmosphere for its academic staff to ensure excellence in research and the dissemination of its outcomes to address community needs, both nationally and internationally. BAU relies on the contribution of the University expertise in the sustainable development of the local community, while engaged with its alumni. BAU believes in its highly efficient leadership, well-structured governance system and greatly motivated academic staff.

Beirut Arab University is a Lebanese private university located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese El-Bir and Ihsan Society in 1960. The university is officially accredited according to article (17) of the Lebanese Higher Education Law issued on 26 December 1961. Beirut Arab University has around 1000 academic staff and more than 15,000 students in the four campuses: Beirut, Debbieh, Tripoli and Bekaa.

3.3.8 The American University of Beirut

http://www.aub.edu.lb/main/Pages/index.aspx

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the university bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.

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The American University of Beirut is a private university founded in 1866. A teacher center research university, AUB has around 800 instructional faculty (538 full time and 274 part time) and a student body of around 8,000 students. The University, which was granted institutional accreditation in June 2004 by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States and reaffirmed in June 2009, includes six faculties: Agricultural and Food Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, Medicine (which includes the Rafic Hariri School of Nursing), and the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business.

3.3.9 Université Libanaise

http://www.ul.edu.lb/default.aspx

Lebanese University The Lebanese University is the only public official institution in Lebanon that provides public higher education and research. It was found in 1951 and until the date of today it has the following faculties: Faculty of Science, Faculty of Human Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Documentation and Information, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Faculty of Health Science, Faculty of Denture Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Institute of Technology, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Sociology, Faculty of Laws and Political and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality management.

The university provides field trips and sports activities to its students, as well as exchanging with other students locally and from outside the country. There is a library in each branch of every faculty. The students are also offered apprentice training in private and public sector. Special scholarships for pioneers are provided to continue their studies abroad. All students also enjoy health insurance by joining social insurance. Certificates and awards are given to graduates in graduation ceremonies.

3.3.10 Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform in Lebanon (OMSAR) http://www.omsar.gov.lb

The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) is a government organization that seeks to develop the institutional and technical capacities of the Lebanese ministries, central bodies, public agencies and municipalities. OMSAR is in charge of: assessing their reform and development needs; devising and updating administrative reform and e- Government strategies; identifying, implementing and evaluating development projects that translate the strategies into action; conducting organizational and legal studies; streamlining work procedures; and training civil servants. OMSAR is keen to remain responsive to the demands of

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the Lebanese administrations and to modernize them by building effective partnerships with them as well as with international donors, non-government organizations and the civil society

The Office’s activities revolve around its central mission: facilitating the development of a more efficient and effective Government administration. The Technical Cooperation Unit (TCU) addresses the short-term strategy. For example, the TCU is implementing the National Administration Rehabilitation Program (NARP) by conducting needs assessments in terms of the funds required to carry out the necessary changes. While the TCU focuses on short-term strategies, the Institutional Development Unit (IDU) works, in parallel, on the mid- and long-term strategies.

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3.4 Palestine

3.4.1 List of proposed experts

Contact coordinates Nº SMEs Contact Name (email) Ibrahim CEO 1 AidBits [email protected] AbuKteish 2 Bisan Systems Ltd. Marwan Totah CEO [email protected] Dr. Yahya Al- CEO 3 JaffaNet [email protected] Salqan Executive Palestinian Information Dr. Mashhour director 4 Technology Association [email protected] Abudaka (Former (PITA) minister of IT) Academia (Universities, Contact coordinates Nº Contact Name research Centers) (email) Vice Safa Nasser president 5 AlQuds University [email protected] Eldin (Former minister of IT) Associate 6 Birzeit University Mustafa Jarrar [email protected] Professor Palestinian polytechnic Mahmoud Al- Assistant 7 [email protected] university Saheb Professor

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

3.4.2 AidBits Company

http://www.aidbits.com/

AidBits is a company found in 2013 that provides a platform or a cloud-based Aid information management system (AIMS) that helps users managing their business. The platform provides: 1) monitoring and evaluation, 2) Data collection tools, 3) Beneficiary tracking, and 4) Greater collaboration. AidBits centralizes all the information into one location to easily find information when is needed. AidBits provides real time access and accurate information through dashboards that give a high-level overview of programs status, as well the progress of indicators.

AidBits has been designed to make it easier for nonprofit organizations to manage projects and have insight into potential threats. This is done by providing access to accurate data from the source and giving the opportunity to identify potential project’s risks and an earlier intervention to remedy the situation, thereby improving the chances of project success.

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3.4.3 Bisan systems Ltd.

http://www.bisan.com/?lang=en

Established in 1988, Bisan Systems Ltd. has been the leader in fulfilling the ever changing information needs of companies and institutions in Palestine through its Business Management and Financial Applications. With well over two decades worth of technical experience, we have come to the realization that the creation of the ultimate business management system could only be a product of precise customization to our client’s exclusive desires and our united vision of their future needs. Many enterprises including multinational companies in diverse industries are using Bisan Systems to assist them in their quest for efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Bisan provides a reliable yet scalable financial management solution for small and medium size enterprises servicing a wide range of sectors. Online Enterprise Edition will provide customers with the ultimate solution for their daily business activities anytime, and anywhere.

3.4.4 JaffaNet Software and Communication

http://www.i-jaffa.net/

Jaffa.Net is a total IT solution company. We provide Software (the Core Unit of Jaffa.Net), Hardware, Networking and Internet solutions. Jaffa.Net puts a great deal of emphasis on the quality and uses state-of-the-art CMM level 4 software engineering process. Since its inception, Jaffa.Net has one vision: To build Software and Networks for the Information Age. Jaffa.Net in a short time received an international recognition. Jaffa.Net has invested a great deal in its employees and infrastructure and will continue to do so. Jaffa.Net uses state-of-the-art advanced programming languages such as Java, XML, C, C++, VB. Jaffa.Net also builds business applications using the Oracle database on both Solaris (Unix) and NT environments.

Jaffa.Net provides a full Financial Solution, Human Resource Management System, Hotel Management System, Hospital and Clinics Management Software, Banking and Billing Software. Jaffa.Net is the only Palestinian company that holds worldwide registered patents.

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3.4.5 Palestinian Information Technology Association (PITA)

http://www.pita.ps/

PITA of Companies represents more than 150 major ICT companies in Palestine’s emerging technology and startup ecosystem. PITA has become the driving force in advancing the ICT sector’s interests, and the leading information source about this sector in Palestine. Based in Ramallah, PITA was founded in 1999 by a group of Palestinian entrepreneurs with the vision of creating a non-profit organization to advance the interests and positive societal impact of Palestine’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. A new generation of forward thinking entrepreneurs with a heritage that takes them back thousands of years in history is bringing together profound change to the technology and startup landscape.

Through its programming, content, events and global outreach, PITA is now poised to not only continue advance its mission towards innovation, but also serve as the region’s driver for its startup ecosystem.

3.4.6 AlQuds University

http://www.alquds.edu/en

AlQuds University is a Palestinian university founded in 1984. The main campus of the University is located in Abu Dis and there are four more sites in Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah, Beit Hanina and Rammalh (al Bireh). Al Quds is the only university in the world surrounded by a separation wall situated around its main campus in Abu Dis. The University provides higher education and community services within the Jerusalem area and to the neighboring towns, villages and refugee camps in the West Bank.

It has fifteen academic faculties on four campuses: Arts, Science and Technology, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Law, Qur'an and Islamic Studies, Religious and Jurisprudence, Health Professions, Engineering, and Jurisprudence, Education, Administration and Economics, AlQuds- Bard Honors Collage, Pharmacy.

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3.4.7 Birzeit University

http://www.birzeit.edu/

Birzeit University was the first institution of higher education to be established in Palestine. It provides students with the opportunity to realize their academic aspirations and encourages them to be productive citizens and active members of their community.

The university plays a central role in developing the most valuable national resource in society - namely, our people. New graduate and undergraduate programs in information technology, engineering, sciences, social policy, economics, and management are being developed to assist in meeting this objective.

The university campus is being expanded so that it can meet the growing higher education needs of Palestinian society, and its various institutes and centers conduct intensive policy-oriented research to assist in the economic, social, and human development of Palestine. Support for the university comes from numerous Palestinian, Arab, and international institutions, foundations, and individuals. Such support has enabled the university to continue to grow to meet the needs of our society.

3.4.8 Palestinian polytechnic University

http://www.ppu.edu/p/

Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) is one of the leading polytechnic universities in Palestine. It was founded in 1978 by the University Graduates Union (UGU), which is a non-profit organization in Hebron district. The primary mission is to emphasize quality vocational and technical engineering education. This is achieved by providing students with practical knowledge to help them acquire an up-to-date experience directly related to their disciplines. In addition to the two- year diploma degree, PPU has been offering a B.Sc. degree in a number of engineering programs since 1990. PPU is officially recognized by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and it is an active member in the Rector Conference of Palestinian Universities.

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There are about 6000 students enrolled in the various areas of specialization at PPU during the academic year 2013/2014. PPU dedicates particular attention and commitment to enhance its relationship with the local community by identifying potential community priorities and needs. To this end, it promotes certain diverse services, strategies and programs to meet these priorities and needs.

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3.5 Syria

3.5.1 List of proposed experts

Academia (Universities, No research Centers) Contact Name email 1 International Arab University Dr. Mohammed Imady [email protected] Higher Institute for Applied 2 Science and Technology Dr. Nizar Zarka [email protected]

3 Syrian Private University Dr. Ali Skaf [email protected] No SMEs Contact name email

1 eliXir Dr. Ammar Joukhadar [email protected]

2 GWA Group Aya Kinj [email protected] No NGO Contact name email 1 ICT-Incubator Fadwa Murad [email protected]

Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates.

3.5.2 Arab International University

Arab International University www.aiu.edu.sy

AIU was inaugurated at the beginning of the 2005-2006 academic year. The University comprises six basic Faculties in operation: Pharmacy, Informatics and Communication Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Fine Arts, and Business Administration. As an institution of higher education and academic research, Arab International University strives to be a center of excellence that conforms to international standards in education and research. Our mission is to provide a platform for conveying knowledge, values and traditions in the spirit of "good neighborliness" between Arab countries and Europe, America and all other parts of the world. We are keen on enhancing interaction and cooperation in Social, cultural and economic spheres.

In pursuing its goals, AIU is guided by the following values:

 Critical thought, inquiry and analysis.  Life-long learning among faculty and students.  Links between teaching, research and employment.  Cross-cultural dialogue and economic cooperation.  Academic and professional leadership and integrity. AIU offers Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Its administration and academics are modeled on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The language of instruction is English.

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Our academic programs serve two specific goals. First, they give students technical knowledge and understanding. Second, they do so in a social and professional context, so that students can better apply their competencies and navigate ethical challenges. Our curriculum balances skills and knowledge and emphasizes the creative use of both. Our hope is to produce graduates of competence, performance and conscience.

AIU is developing a distinct identity among its professors and students. We aim to recruit professors who are excellent and professional – and we aim to draw students from all backgrounds and beliefs. Thus, students will learn from professors who are dedicated and generous, and professors will teach students who are diverse and uniquely positioned to contribute to the university. Both are our greatest asset.

As we look to the future, we continue to establish a range of partnerships in the public and private sectors in order to enhance the resources of our staff, the education of our students, and the stature of our university.

Expert from the Arab International University

Dr. Mohammed Imady  Ph.D. in economics from New York University (NYU), USA.  2004–present: Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Arab International University.  2005–present: Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Dar al-Na'im Orphanage.  2006–2014: and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities.  1979-1985: President of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development  1972-1979 and 1985-2001 Minister of Economy.  Author of several books:  Syria's Experience in Trade Liberalization & Policies of Economic Reform, 1994  The Trials of Development – Events I won’t forget, 2002.  Syria & the movement towards Economic Arab Integration, 2003.  The Evolution of Syrian Intellectual Approaches to Development, 2004.  Selected studies on Universities Teaching, 2014.  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. +963955303003

3.5.3 Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology (HIAST)

Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology (HIAST) www.hiast.edu.sy

It is a public academic establishment founded in 1983. This establishment aims at qualifying internationally distinguished specialized engineers in modern technical fields. It executes- in all science and technology fields- a number of research and development projects in engineering. It cooperates with several national and international universities, research centres and establishments. Finally, there are several specializations at HIAST. The most important of them

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are: Informatics, Communications, Mechatronics, Electronic Systems, Materials Science, Solar Energy, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Management. Engineering development is stressed at HIAST so that students there acquire practical experience and all public and private companies' needs are met.

At HIAST we work on developing students theoretical and practical skills through asking them to conduct a set of projects. The teaching process at HIAST is oriented to meet the local market needs by training students throughout study years in several companies. This training is organized in two ways: one- month summer training and four- month graduation projects. These projects are chosen according to the interests of different companies. HIAST is ready to offer scientific and technical consultations to public, private and joint companies through forming specialized groups of researchers, engineers and technicians to conduct Engineering Development Projects. These projects cater for a wide variety of technical fields which can be classified as follows:

Programming and network system development Automating Labs Tests in Hospitals- Accounting and Storage- Personal Data and Libraries- Data Search- Arabic Language Processing- Electronic Learning- Web Applications- Secure Network Construction. Industrial System Development Water and electricity consumption digital meters, rental cars and petrol station meters, Voltage measurement platforms, Developing drip irrigation systems, Automating some industrial production lines. Technical studies and consultations: Technical studies in the secure network and program connection field, and in control systems. Developing laboratory equipment to be used in teaching: Teaching platforms in logic circuits and electronics, computer construction, electric engines construction, voltage electronics and operating electric engines, electronic system control and multifunction control, processors, kymograph, measurement platforms and pneumatically controlled sensors and platforms. Laboratory tests Environmental, chemical, metallic and biological tests. For example, testing drinking water, sewage and underground water samples. Heavy metallic elements tests, oil and grease tests. Dust concentration measurement and gases emission inside an establishment. Calibrating devices and tools for measuring gases concentration. Materials preparation (production) and testing Producing ceramic, glassy, polymer and metallic materials. In addition to structure tests based on calculating x-ray refraction. Spectrum, thermal and mechanic tests. Testing and giving specifications of solar energy cells.

Expert from the Higher Institute for Applied sciences and Technology

Dr. Nizar Zarka  Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Pierre and Marie Curie (Paris VI), 1992.  1993-Present: Professor at HIAST and several public and private universities.  2014-Present: Technical Manager at GWA-group for Mosaic project.  2009-2012: Coordinator of Join-Med FP7 EU Project.  2009-2010: Regional Project Manager at ASTF- Arab Science Technology Foundation, and AECID- Agencia Spain.  Expertise:  International Project Cooperation  Mobile Communication  Multimedia Systems  Image Processing and Retrieval  Digital Signal Processing FP7-612076 MOSAIC 55

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 Machine Learning  Digital Design  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. +963944954925

3.5.4 Syrian Private University

www.spu.edu.sy

Syrian Private University was founded Under the Presidential Decree No. 339 Date 7\8\2005. The University was founded as an academic, cultural and developmental institution which aims to constantly vitalize the educational system by providing students with the highest standards of education along with the latest scientific developments.

As a member of the Arab Universities Association (AAU), SPU looks forward to being an academic hub providing the community with the latest developments, highest qualified academic and administrative members of staff in order to best serve and contribute to the community growth.

Providing students with the latest technologies, knowledge and skill development methods, the University grants the highest standards of education. Qualifying and empowering the students helps to succeed in current competitive labor markets.

The University is proud to have assembled staff of high caliber professors and instructors having higher qualifications from prestigious Arab, European and American universities. SPU has already signed and initiated a number of cooperation agreements with internationally prestigious universities in order to activate and encourage collaborative academic and cultural exchange.

University Faculties and Academic Qualifications Awarded

Bachelor’s of Science (B.Sc.) are awarded in the following fields: • Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Computer Engineering and Informatics • Petroleum Engineering • Business Administration

Commitment to the Community

Syrian Private University has and continues to establish strong and positive ties with the local community. For example, it provides free transportation for dental and primary care programs to patients from neighboring towns and villages. Dental care is provided under the supervision of highly specialized dentists using the latest and best dental equipment’s and technologies.

During the academic year 2011 - 2012, the University opened a teaching-hospital following the highest international standards. Since then the hospital has been providing medical care to the

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community. This hospital holds up to the highest standards and competes with the best ones in the region. It is a teaching hospital that provides a significant opportunity for the students to train on real medical cases.

Expert from the Syrian Private University

Dr. Ali Skaf  Ph.D. in Microelectronic INPG, France, 1995.  2011-Present: Dean of Faculty of Computer & Informatics Engineering at Syrian Private University.  2014-Present: General Manager of High Tech & Software Solutions & Integration.  2008-2011: Vice Dean for scientific affairs at the Arab International University.  2006-2009 Vice-dean and Head of Computer Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering at the University of Kalamoon.  Expertise:  Electronics, microelectronics  computer engineering  VLSI system design  FPGA and microcontroller embedded systems  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. +963944266509

3.5.5 Elixir

Elixir www.el-ixir.com Elixir for Intelligent Software was founded in 2005 as research and development center, where it has developed web based and distributed framework based on the latest technologies, theories and design patterns. Elixir Framework allows us to build intelligent business solutions and expandable ERP systems which can adapt to the needs of medium and large companies in terms of functional and technical requirements.

Elixir framework allowed us, in short period of time, to build many excellent ERP systems and to provide the local and regional market with competitive software products and solutions in terms of quality, price and implementation time.

The main goal was to transform years of research into industrial software that simplifies the development of complex and professional business applications. . The first R&D project was to design a web based framework that allows us to develop smart enterprise applications scalable and able to adapt enterprise functional and nonfunctional requirements. Since that time, Elixir for Intelligent Software has evolved and successfully built many web based applications meeting the needs and requirements of different clients in various industries. Currently our team is composed of more than 15 IT engineers in addition to testing, marketing and administrative teams.

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Expert from ELIXIR

Dr. Ammar Joukhadar  Ph.D. in Computer Sciences INPG-INRIA, France, 1997.  National Project Director for Governmental Service Reforms & Modernization program- UNDP.  Associate Professor – IT Faculty/ Damascus University.  Managing Director of eliXir, SME for Intelligent Software. eliXir offers a set of enterprise applications such as:  ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Billing Systems, and Teamwork management system.  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Human Resources (HR), Point of Sales (POS), Accounting, Supply chain management, Procurements, Customer Service, e-Payment  Billing Systems: Creating and following up Payment Cards, Billing time dependent/independent services, Customer care, E-payment, Integrated Accounting System.  Auto school management (Minister of Transport/ Syria): E-Government system (G2B), Roles-based security  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. +963956761999

3.5.6 GWA-group

http://gwa-group.com

GWA group is a software development company with clear focus on high quality, timely delivered, and cost-effective services. It also works on tying IT technology to all business needs. Our comprehensive experience ensures the development of solutions that give your business an edge using the most advanced IT technology.

GWA provides all services needed to deliver a web design and development project that is successful. We provide Internet consultancy to inform you of your possibilities, move then on to unite the marketing strategy with the concept of the site and then finalize it by programming, scripting and implementing the web- or intranet site.

Our aim is to create web sites for our clients that are consistent with their brand and communicate clear and concise, loyal to its brand personality and faithful to its tone of voice.

Core Competence: Design and development of internet- intranet- and extranet systems based on open source content management system (PHP) and MySql Database. Concept and development of web based software, including shopping cart, E-commerce and online booking systems which can be integrated with a point of sale (POS) system. Search engine friendly development, optimized for major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing.

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GWA Services:

My school system: the sites most important services to schools

Educational Gate: Ranked as "#1 Syrian Website" with more than 100,000 hits per moths, educationalgate.com is the choice for Syrian students.

Online Exam System: The purpose of on-line test simulator is to take online test in an efficient manner and no time wasting for checking the paper

Expert from GWA Group

Mrs. Aya Kinj

 Master of Business Administration (MBA) with marketing specialisation at the Higher institute of Business Administration (HIBA), 2009  2010 – Present: General Manager at GWA Group, a software and IT services company specifically in the education field.  2014- Present: Partner of Mosaic EU project.  Professional of experience in management and operations and strategy.  Prizes:  SEYA Ventures 2010 (The Syrian Young Entrepreneurs Association).  Global WSA 2011 (World Summit Award).  Arab Technology Business Plan Competition 2011 with the Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) in cooperation with Intel Corporation.  Creative young Entrepreneurs award 2011 supported by JCI (Junior Chamber International).  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. + 963944356610

3.5.7 Information and Communication Technology Incubator

http://www.ti-scs.org

The Syrian Computer Society (SCS) established Information and Communication Technology (ICT) incubators to attract young people who have ideas that can be transformed into useful products, to benefit from ICT incubator services, places, expertise, and the network of relationships with entities that support the establishment of a company. Incubators are an opportunity to convert individuals from job seekers to job providers. Incubated companies take care of somewhat new issues needed in the Syrian market and meet its actual needs.

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ICT Incubator Support the establishment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) working in information and communication technology (ICT), and produce innovative products with an add value to ICT industry in Syria and the World.

The Incubator is specifically intended for fresh graduates, who are trying to establish their own companies and implement ideas that have grown in their minds during study, but they face technical, administrative and financial obstacles preclude the achievement of this goal.

The aim of the incubator is to provide the proper environment for incubated projects, and to provide all services needed for these projects to move into production stage and establish a company ready to operate outside the incubator.

Expert from the ICT Incubator

Eng. Fadwa Murad  MA in communication and information system management from the Higher Institute of Business Administration in Syria, 2010  2014 – Present: Director of Digital Transformation at Ministry of Communication and Technology  2010 – Present: Director of the ICT Incubator at the Syrian Computer Society.  2011 – Present: Head of Consultancy Unit at the Syrian e-government executive team  Expertise:  E-government Projects (G2G, e-Payment, Standards, and Interoperability) initiation, planning, and implementation.  Focal point of entrepreneurial activity, networking between tenant companies, the business community and potential partners.  E-government Portal, National Data Banks, Humanitarian Relief System.  Building the National Health Information System, including infrastructure and human resources development.  Contact info:  Email: [email protected]  Tel. +963944512323

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Section 4 - Europe

4.1.1 List of proposed experts

Academia (Universities, No research Centers) Contact Name email Waterford Institute 1 James Clarke ISSG [email protected] Research Institute Fraunhofer Institute 1 (Germany) Stefan Arbanowski [email protected] No SMEs Contact name Email Serial Entrepreneur 1 (France) Gilles Babinet [email protected] 2 Answare (Spain) Tonny Velin [email protected] Holken Consultants & 3 Partners (France) Hadmut Holken [email protected] No Big company Contact name Email Renaud Di 1 Sony (UK) Francesco [email protected] No Other Contact name Email CFI-French Agency for international media cooperation / IMS – David Hivet [email protected] Institut du Monde Arabe / Insititute of the 1 Arabic World (France) CCI – Chamber of Commerce and Philippe Le Cam [email protected] 2 Industry (France) [email protected] Union for the Claudio Corte 3 Mediterranean

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Following is a brief bio-information of each of the candidates. MOSAIC partner Holken Consultants can set easily the contacts to most relevant experts or get in touch with other profiles within those organisations. Few of them have already been contacted. Some of them may recommend colleagues, who may be potentially involved or knowledgeable about the Maghreb and Mashriq regions. According to the choices of the project partners, some of the experts may enter the restricted circle of Advisors and others can become Observers with less implication in the review process, but give nevertheless support concerning the sustainability of MOSAIC after the project running time.

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4.1.2 Waterford Institute - TSSG (James Clark, EU India Coordinator), Ireland

TSSG is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for ICT research and innovation, with a wide spectrum of industry-informed research in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), particularly technologies enabling communications and information services. TSSG stands for “Telecommunications Software & Systems Group”. The TSSG was formed as part of the Waterford Institute of Technology in 1996. There are over 100 TSSG staff members,

Four key prioritised technical Research areas include mobile platforms and services, security privacy and identity, data analytics and social computing, adaptive networks and services. Over the past five years, TSSG has delivered innovative solutions to over 110 Irish companies, and has created 16 spin out companies in the South East

TSSG are also actively engaged in steering the Future Internet agenda in Europe. They are a partner and member of many European technology platforms and strategic groups of Industry collaborators: including the Future Internet Assembly (FIA) ; ETSI, the Industry Specification Group on Identity and Access Management; TiDl, Trust in the Digital Life initiative; and EP3R, European Public-Private Partnership for Resilience. TSSG is the only Irish representative holding a leading position on the steering boards of the Net!Works and NEM European Technology Platforms.

TSSG has engaged with over 425 partners across 35 countries worldwide, on collaborative research projects. All of the TSSG’s research activity is funded via projects. TSSG competes for collaborative tenders won in competition with other leading academic and industrial research centres and groups across Ireland and Europe. http://www.aniketos.eu/content/waterford-institute-technology-tssg-ireland

Mr. James Clarke is Strategic EU Liaison Manager has been working for the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG), since February 2005. Prior to joining WIT-TSSG, Mr. Clarke worked at LAKE Communications in Ireland for eight years and Grumman Corporation in the United States for eight years.

He is the coordinator of the EU India project, which started in 2015 for a 4 years period. He is very interested in outcomes of TP set-ups in other regions of the world as his projects intends to set up NEM in India. Therefore he invited Hadmut Holken (HC) to be part of the EU India Advisory Board to share best practices.

Since January 2011, Mr. Clarke has been the project coordinator of a European Framework Program 7 Co-ordination action entitled ‘BIC’, which stands for Building International Cooperation for Trustworthy ICT: Security, Privacy and Trust in Global Networks & Services. BIC will engage the European Union trust and program management (funding organizations) and research communities with associated peers located internationally in India, Brazil and South Africa. If successful, this will enable greater collaboration amongst research communities in security, privacy and trust and will reflect what has already been established in the US, Australia, Japan, Korea and Canada in the recently concluded INCO-Trust project that Mr. Clarke also coordinated from 2008 – 2010 (http://www.inco-trust.eu/).

More: http://www.tssg.org/about/people/james-clarke/

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4.1.3 Fraunhofer Fokus (Stefan Arbanowski), Berlin/Germany

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Research efforts are geared to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. It maintains 67 institutes and research units. The majority of more than 23,000 staff are qualified scientists and engineers. Out of a €2 billion annual research budget, €1.7 billion is generated through contract research. More than 70 percent of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s contract research revenue is derived from contracts with industry and from publicly financed research projects. Almost 30 percent comes from the contribution of the German federal and Länder governments in the form of base funding. Affiliated international research centers and representative offices provide contact with the regions of greatest importance to present and future scientific progress and economic development.

The aim of Fraunhofer FOKUS, one of Fraunhofer’s largest insititutes, is to provide interoperable solutions for Smart Cities. They help in the sensible usage of resources like energy and water, intelligent control of traffic and in overcoming catastrophes efficiently. They enable digital administration and an Open Government, and ensure that critical infrastructure such as traffic, power supply and medical help function reliably round the clock. Research topics are smart cities, smart communication, public IT, eGovernment, eHealth, smart mobility, smart energy, smart safety and system quality engineering.

With around 500 employees FOKUS is one of the largest Fraunhofer institutes. Scientists from 11 competence centers cover the complete chain of development of urban IT-Infrastructure right from architectural design and modelling to middleware and platforms right up to concrete applications like the warning system KATWARN. Another core area lies in the counselling of public administration, ministries and organizations both domestically and abroad in the conceptualization of a complete IT-Strategy, The selection of appropriate solutions as well as the drafting of legislation in the IT-context. Market-like solutions are distributed by totally 15 Spin-offs. http://www.fokus.fraunhofer.de/en

Dr. Stefan Arbanowski is director of the Competence Centre Future Applications and Media (FAME) at Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS in Berlin, Germany. He received his Ph.D and M.Sc. in computer science from the Technical University Berlin (TUB), Germany. He gave lectures in broadband networks, mobile communications, service platform, and middleware technologies at TUB. Since 1995, he coordinated several national and international research projects related to service platforms, unified messaging, rich media, IPTV, mobile and personal communications. His working areas are Internet delivered Media & advanced streaming solutions, Web based Interactive Video, ConnectedTV and Multiscreen Applications.

Currently, he is managing Fraunhofer FOKUS' NewTV activities, bundling expertise in the areas of interactive applications, web technologies, streaming and connectedTV - channeling those towards networked media environments featuring live, on demand, context-aware, and personalized interactive content.

He is steering board member of European Technology Platform New European Media (NEM) and was formerly involved in the steering board of eMobility ETP and elected chairman of the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) Service Platform Working Group. At Bitkom he is chairing the FP7-612076 MOSAIC 63

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NewTV working group. Besides telecommunications and distributed service platforms, he has published more than 80 scientific papers in respective journals and conferences in the area of personalized service provisioning. He is member of various program committees of international conferences.

More details and bibliography: http://www.fokus.fraunhofer.de/60e2c462466ea41f

His profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanarbanowski Gilles Babinet, Serial Entrepreneur and Investor, Digital Champion France for the European Commission

Gilles Babinet is chairman, cofounder at Captain_Dash and at Eyeka. He is Digital Chairman for France at the European Commission advising Neelie Kroes. He is a former Chair at National Digital Council in France and has a real vision on digital development and for example open/big data related issues among others.

Gilles Babinet is a French serial entrepreneur. He created his first company at the age of 22 in 1989 called Escalade Industries. He has created 9 companies since 1989 in various areas of activity.

In 1991 he founded Absolut Design, which was sold to Euro RSCG in 2000. That same year, he co-founded Musiwave, a company he would later sell to Openwave in 2006 for some 139 million dollars.

He then founded Eyeka, a company that leverages an international co-creation community of creative consumers, Mxp4, which provides social music gaming solutions to artists, and DigiCompanion, renamed DigiBonus, an automated games/quizzes creation platform for social networks and websites.

In 2009, Gilles co-founded CaptainDash, an on-demand “communications & marketing`” department solution provider that enables companies to optimize their global communications expenses.

Today Gilles Babinet is extremely active in the French entrepreneurial scene and is involved with startups Eyeka, CaptainDash, DigiBonus, MXP4 and Hypeed.

He has also a view on Extra European markets, especially in Africa and Eastern countries, of which the Mosaic regions. His companies:

Captain Dash Chairman & Co-Founder

Captain Dash creates dashboards that enable marketers to visualize and analyze their data.

Hypeed Co-founder Jan 1, 2010

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magazine. With this crowd-sourced approach Hypeed creates real-time content that shows off the latest fashion trends as worn by real people.

Sac Addict Non executive director Jan 1, 2010

Digibonus Co-founder & non executive director Jun 6, 2007

Digibonus has been helping brands build strong relationships with their fans since 2009 through engaging social media experiences such as polls, prize draws, photo contests, quizzes and more. A pioneer in online marketing campaigns, we offer one of the most sophisticated and yet simple-to- use platforms on the market, with a suite of consulting and implementation services designed to make life easier for our customers.

Digibonus has delivered campaigns in 18 languages for more than 100 customers in 20 countries. Our customers include media organizations like Canal +, Fun Radio, MTV, Metro and RTL, consumer brands such as Ferrero, Nestle, L'Oreal, Toshiba, Total and Samsung, eYeka Chairman & founder Apr 5, 2006

eYeka is an online co-creation platform providing marketing and innovation accelerating solutions for brands.

MXP4 Chairman & co-founder Jan 1, 2006 - Jan 1, 2013

MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that create revenue opportunities for the music, media and marketing industries.

Now, Gilles Babinet has stepped down from the management of his other firms to concentrate on his role as executive chairman of Captain Dash. He was also at the board of administrators of the Mobile Entertainment Forum, an international Association promoting leisure services on mobiles. and an active member of the association 100 000 entrepreneurs.

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He was the elected president of the French National Digital Council (CNN), from 2011 to 2012. The Council is in charge of advising the government on digital economy and new technology. Under his presidency, it focused on Government reform programs to boost competitiveness. The CNN was specially committed to the development of e-education, innovation funding and open-data. He was appointed French Digital Champion in 2012 by Fleur Pellerin, French minister of digital technologies, and works with Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner in charge of digital technologies. This function is the follow up of his former position as president of the French National Digital Council (CNN).

Babinet published a first book in January 2014: "L'Ère numérique, un nouvel âge de l'humanité", ("The numerical era, a new age of humanity") where he discusses the impact of new technologies on our societies, our lives and our institutions. Throughout his book, he identifies five areas: Education, Healthcare, the State, Knowledge, and Production, that are deeply challenged in the context of the ongoing digital revolution.

A second book writing is under way.

More : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilles_Babinet

Digital Champion: http://www.gillesbabinet.com/category/digital-champion/

Biography (in French): http://www.gillesbabinet.com/biographie/

4.1.4 Answare (Tonny Velin, International cooperation for ETP Nessi), Spain

Answare is a Spanish ICT-based SME operating in national and international markets. The portfolio includes the provision of ICT consultancy services and development of turn-key and R&D projects in a large spectrum of technological sectors (information society technologies, Aerospace, Defence, Telecommunications, eHealth, Energy and Tourism). Answare has been involved in R&D projects at European level for FP6 and FP7 and EUREKA (ITEA2, CELTIC and EUROSTARS clusters), at national level (Ministries of Industry and Science) and also at regional level (Madrid). Answare also provides active support in R&D issues to national institutions and associations such as the Centre for the Development of Technology and Industry (CDTI) from the Ministry of Industry and the Chamber of Commerce of the Madrid Community. www.answare-tech.com

Tonny Velin has over 25 years experience in Information Technology and Communication business (ICT). He started his career at the European Space Agency (ESA) and then he has been developing and managing many projects and missions in different places in the world: France, Germany, Belgium, Canada and Spain for ICT, Space and Defence industrial and public sectors. In 2002, he created Answare Technologies. Tonny worked as Consultant for the Chamber of Commerce of Madrid and the Spanish Technological Centre for Industrial Development (CDTI), fostering the participation of ICT-based SMEs in R&D programmes. He has managed and participated in ICT R&D projects at European level and national level. He contributed to the success of FP7 SSA FIRST project creating five Technology Platforms in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico) to foster International Cooperation between Europe and LatAm on ICT and Future Internet. Tonny is active in national and European initiatives around ICT and Software & Services, being member of the Board and Steering Committee of NESSI (European Technological Platform for Software & Services), and also member of the Management

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Board of PLANETIC, the Spanish ICT-based company. He is the representative of NESSI for International Cooperation.

4.1.5 Holken Consultants & Partners (Hadmut Holken – International Cooperation for ETP NEM – New European Media), France

Holken Consultants & Partners is a French based SME/consulting company specialising in b-to- b market research and strategic & marketing oriented business consulting in convergent media and IT markets with focus on changes in creative, cultural and media industries. For 20 years HC’s missions anticipate new content & services related business models in emerging markets. The focus lies on business intelligence, dissemination and communication for media and industry players and the organisation of colloquia and conferences in the cross and trans media field, as well as social innovation events. Coordinator i.e. of the international Future TV 2009 conference held in Paris, HC launched Think Tanks about Interactive advertising on connected TV with Cap Digital, French cluster for digital content (2010-2011), the academic THD Symposium (very high broadband services, 2011) and initiated the European Media4D event about accessibility and media (www.socialmedia4d.com, annual conference since 2012 and public private partnership Think Tank (2013-2014). www.holkenconsultants.com

Hadmut Holken, managing director, is specialising in b-to-b market research and business consulting in convergent media and IT markets. She anticipates new content & services related business models in emerging (digital) markets and intervenes where innovation comes to market. She is currently working on an Open Data analysis concerning public institutions and innovation for user centric knowledge and social network intense services. She also coordinates a public private partnership on accessibility and media (including smart TV, smart city, smart home and smart energy players). She used to teach for twenty years as associate professor at Paris 13 University. Today, she accompanies Plaine Commune’s “cluster of creation” in the Greater Paris Region, where all cities have a strong presence of different Mediterranean populations. She is the representative of NEM (New European Media) for international cooperation and part of the NEM Steering Board and Executive Group www.nem-initiative.org.

4.1.6 Sony (Renaud Di Francesco, PhD), London/UK

Sony is a Japanese equipment manufacturer with 140.900 employees (march 2014).

Major Products of Sony are :

Televisions LCD télévisions Digital imaging Interchangeable single-lens cameras, compact digital cameras, video cameras

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Audio / Video Home audio, Blu-ray Disc™ players and recorders, memory-based portable audio devices Semiconductors Image sensors and other semiconductors Electronic components Batteries, recording media, data recording systems Professional solutions Broadcast and professional-use equipment Medical Medical-related equipment

Sony is involved in standardization activities at European and international level, for example with Clefia. CLEFIA1 is a proprietary block cipher algorithm, developed by Sony. Its name is derived from the French word clef, meaning "key". The block size is 128 bits and the key size can be 128 bit, 192 bit or 256 bit. It is intended to be used in DRM systems. It is among the cryptographic techniques recommended candidate for Japanese government use by CRYPTREC revision in 2013. More: http://www.sony.net/Products/cryptography/clefia/?j-short=clefia http://www.sony.net/

Renaud Di Francesco is Director Europe Technology Standards Office Sony Europe and based in London/UK. He is also evaluator for ICT projects at the European Commission. He recently published a book on Bog Date Economics. His background is global business development and new technology management in high tech & media.

He specializes in:  Partnership Management in Entertainment and Enterprise value chains: Cinema, Mobile Entertainment, Mobile Broadband, Satellite, for instance  Enterprise network development, including for mission critical operation (energy, payment, ...)  Wireless opportunity management (from Spectrum identification to radio systems operation.

Renaud Di Francesco joined Sony in 1998 to develop its external R&D cooperation, then leading its first Digital Cinema project. He is now in charge of the standardisation activity for Europe, with projects involving R&D and committee contributions. His current interests include energy efficiency, network architectures, M2M, multimedia from large venue cinema to personal wrist-watch formats, Mobility, M2M, industrial Internet and real time systems, user interface and accessibility, AAL. In previous assignments, he has worked for the European Commission, coordinating the preparation of Telecom Councils of Ministers, and earlier he managed the portfolio of network management, security and e-commerce in the Advanced Communications Technologies and Services programme.

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He started his career as a researcher in real time detection and speech coding (PhD, patent) at France Telecom, where he then became department head for new satellite services. His next move was to develop the multi-operator projects of France Telecom in core network (SDH, IP over ATM), service (ACE2000) and R&D (Eurescom).

Memberships: IEEE, SMPTE; Roles: for Sony, ETSI General Assembly representative, idem for DVB. He is also Co-founder of the European Digital Cinema Forum.

With this background and know-how, he can bring valuable advice to the Mosaic Platforms from the European and also international point of view.

More on his profile: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=281674&authType=name&authToken=GrxX&ref=CONTE NT&trk=mp-ph-pn

4.1.7 Institut du Monde Arabe IMA - Institut du Monde Arabe / Arab World Institute (David Hivet, in charge of the concerned regions)

The Arab World Institute (abbreviated "AWI"; French: Institut du Monde Arabe, abbreviated "IMA") is an organization founded in Paris in 1980 by 18 Arab countries with France to research and disseminate information about the Arab world and its cultural and spiritual values. The Institute also promotes cooperation and exchanges between France and the Arab nations, particularly in the areas of science and technology, contributing to the understanding between the Arab world and Europe. Libya joined the institute in 1984.

The Arab World Institute (IMA) is a Parisian cultural institution dedicated to the Arab world. It is located in the heart of Paris, in the 5th arrondissement on Place Mohammed V.

The building was designed by a group of architects (Jean Nouvel and Architecture-Studio2) who tried here a synthesis between Arab and Western culture.

The Institute is supported by a foundation established jointly by the French Republic and the following States, all members of the Arab League: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Djibouti, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen (at the time the South Yemen and the Arab Republic of Yemen). The foundation act was signed by those States February 28, 1980. http://www.imarabe.org/ http://en.cfi.fr/

The Arab Word Institute organizes and supports, together with the CFI – French Media Agency Cooperation - http://en.cfi.fr/), the SafirLab prices since 2012. From 9 to 23 November 2014, they brought together in Paris 21 young people from Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and FP7-612076 MOSAIC 69

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Yemen who are developing initiatives relating to civil society and media in their own countries with the aim of bringing hope to these affected communities.

SafirLab is an annual programme invites these young people to come and spend two weeks in Paris, in order to receive personal mentoring and to share their own experiences. Last November, these 21 young people who are supporting activities in the fields of environment, proper governance, women's rights, new media and citizen journalism and who want to drive the development and dynamism of civil society in their country were benefitting from this programme. http://safirlab.com/

David Hivet is Director Mediterranean Region and Asia at CFI, the French media agency cooperation since September 2012. He conceived and implemented digital projects with Mediterranean organizations and Asian countries. Prior to this, he was responsible for development and marketing at Ina Expert (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel / National Audiovisual Institute) and journalist (1994-1998). His has good knowledge of the media in the Arab world.

4.1.8 French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (representative or partner located in Maghreb/and or Mashriq)

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a not only 163 institutions in France, but also an extensive network at the international level. They have representatives and partners in the Maghreb and Mashriq countries. HC started investigations to identify key contacts able to surround project partners in these countries, either with experts helping in setting up the technology platforms with regard to companies’as start-up interests and with view to the sustainability of the project. Relevant contacts have not yet been identified. Our entrance point is Philippe Le Cam Territorial Director for the development of companies. http://www.cci.fr/

4.1.9 Union for the Mediterranean

The Union for the Mediterranean was created by 43 Euro-Mediterranean Heads of State and Government in Paris on 13 July 2008. Foreign Affairs Ministers in their meeting in Marseille on 4th November 2008, decided that the headquarters of the Secretariat would be in Barcelona. The Statutes of the Secretariat were adopted on 3rd March 2010 by the Senior Officials of the Member States of the UfM. A headquarters agreement was signed between the UfM and the Government of Spain on 4th May 2010, granting the Secretariat the privileges and immunities of an international organisation under Spanish law.

The Union for the Mediterranean is a multilateral partnership aiming at increasing the potential for regional integration and cohesion among Euro-Mediterranean countries. The Union for the

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Mediterranean is inspired by the shared political will to revitalize efforts to transform the Mediterranean into an area of peace, democracy, cooperation and prosperity. The creation of a joint secretariat is considered as a keystone in this partnership. The Secretariat is contributing to reinforcing co-ownership of new Mediterranean relations through concrete regional cooperation projects.

HC intends to start first contacts with Claudio Corte, Senior Deputy Secretary General (or a dedicated person within his team). He has been appointed Senior Deputy Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean on 1st April, 2013. He started his career in the private sector. In 1981 he joined the European Investment Bank (EIB). He participated in the launching of the FEMIP (Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership) and contributed to its strategy definition for the Mediterranean region and its implementation. He retired from the EIB as honorary Director General. We would expect to identify the relevant ICT/energy/water … expert within the Union with his help.. http://ufmsecretariat.org/

4.1.10 European Commission

Candidates To be Decided.

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Annex I - Acronyms

Term / Description expression ETP European Technology Platform ICT Information and Communication Technology LatAm Latin America LATP Latin America Technology Platform SRIA Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda TP Technology Platform

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