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Abu-Ghazaleh inaugurates TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot's second job fair .
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh honors Ms. Nadera Al-Bakhit during the second job fair organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center and Akhtaboot- October 26, 2011
Under the patronage of Jordan's Minister of Labor, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), inaugurated today in the presence of the Assistant Secretary General of the Ministry Ms. Nadera Al-Bakhit, the second job fair, labeled the biggest in 2011, organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center (TAG-Knowledge) and Akhtaboot at TAG-Knowledge headquarters, Queen Rania Street. The opening ceremony witnessed the participation of officials from the Ministry of Labor, representatives of the participating companies along with many concerned entities and individuals.
HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed satisfaction with the organization of the job fair for the second year in a row.
"We are working with the Ministry of Labor as partners and in one team moving in the same direction and our goal is the same and that is to increase job opportunities and qualify talents," HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
With the participation of international and regional companies, the two-day event is expected to attract thousands of job seekers to meet recruiters and learn more about job skills, interviews and other related issues during the specialized workshops to be organized on the sideline of the fair.
Ms. Al-Bakhit highly commended the efforts exerted by TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot in this event which opens channels for both employers and future employees to interact and called for opening more opportunities for women.
"The Ministry always supports any initiative which aims at stopping unemployment in the country since it eventually will boost national economy and the private sector shares the responsibility with the government in this matter," Al-Bakhit said.
Building on the success of last year's event which attracted more than 10,000 (ten thousand) aspiring professionals and fresh graduates, this year's fair will be more focused with new recruiters covering various industries.
Akhtaboot Co-founder and CEO, Mr. Yousef Shamoun, from his part, stated: "Only through job fairs, job seekers and employers can directly meet, dialogue and interact. It's a great opportunity to future employees to show their skills and personality that might grant them the first step towards job positions."
Meanwhile, Mr. Tareq Hammad, TAG-Knowledge executive director said: "HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh is extremely satisfied with the outcome of last year's event and we are proud to work with Akhtaboot again in organizing this job fair and we will work on making it an annual event," he added.
This year's two-day event, held October 26-27, 2011, is sponsored by Bank of Jordan (platinum sponsor), Umniah (gold sponsor), Pepsi Jordan and Bell Amman (silver sponsors), the Online Project and Addustour newspaper (media sponsors).
Also participating in the job fair: Coca Cola, Pepsico, City Mall, Pioneers Training Academy, Farouq Al Jabsheh and his Sons, USAID, Morgan, Extensya, Jeeran.com, Leo Brunette Jordan, Spinneys, TAGSB, Bell Amman, nPario, Bank Al Etihad, Naouri Group, D1G, Fustuq.com, TAG Recruit, International Youth Foundation, Ministry of Labor, SEDCO, CCC, Delta Insurance,D1g, Orange and Hikma Pharmaceutical.
26 Oct 2011
Abu-Ghazaleh inaugurates TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot's second job fair .
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh honors Ms. Nadera Al-Bakhit during the second job fair organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center and Akhtaboot- October 26, 2011
Under the patronage of Jordan's Minister of Labor, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), inaugurated today in the presence of the Assistant Secretary General of the Ministry Ms. Nadera Al-Bakhit, the second job fair, labeled the biggest in 2011, organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center (TAG-Knowledge) and Akhtaboot at TAG-Knowledge headquarters, Queen Rania Street. The opening ceremony witnessed the participation of officials from the Ministry of Labor, representatives of the participating companies along with many concerned entities and individuals.
HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed satisfaction with the organization of the job fair for the second year in a row.
"We are working with the Ministry of Labor as partners and in one team moving in the same direction and our goal is the same and that is to increase job opportunities and qualify talents," HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
With the participation of international and regional companies, the two-day event is expected to attract thousands of job seekers to meet recruiters and learn more about job skills, interviews and other related issues during the specialized workshops to be organized on the sideline of the fair.
Ms. Al-Bakhit highly commended the efforts exerted by TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot in this event which opens channels for both employers and future employees to interact and called for opening more opportunities for women.
"The Ministry always supports any initiative which aims at stopping unemployment in the country since it eventually will boost national economy and the private sector shares the responsibility with the government in this matter," Al-Bakhit said.
Building on the success of last year's event which attracted more than 10,000 (ten thousand) aspiring professionals and fresh graduates, this year's fair will be more focused with new recruiters covering various industries.
Akhtaboot Co-founder and CEO, Mr. Yousef Shamoun, from his part, stated: "Only through job fairs, job seekers and employers can directly meet, dialogue and interact. It's a great opportunity to future employees to show their skills and personality that might grant them the first step towards job positions."
Meanwhile, Mr. Tareq Hammad, TAG-Knowledge executive director said: "HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh is extremely satisfied with the outcome of last year's event and we are proud to work with Akhtaboot again in organizing this job fair and we will work on making it an annual event," he added.
This year's two-day event, held October 26-27, 2011, is sponsored by Bank of Jordan (platinum sponsor), Umniah (gold sponsor), Pepsi Jordan and Bell Amman (silver sponsors), the Online Project and Addustour newspaper (media sponsors).
Also participating in the job fair: Coca Cola, Pepsico, City Mall, Pioneers Training Academy, Farouq Al Jabsheh and his Sons, USAID, Morgan, Extensya, Jeeran.com, Leo Brunette Jordan, Spinneys, TAGSB, Bell Amman, nPario, Bank Al Etihad, Naouri Group, D1G, Fustuq.com, TAG Recruit, International Youth Foundation, Ministry of Labor, SEDCO, CCC, Delta Insurance,D1g, Orange and Hikma Pharmaceutical.
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20111030063622
26 Oct 2011
Abu-Ghazaleh inaugurates TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot's second job fair.
Participants at the second job fair organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center and Akhtaboot- October 26, 2011
Under the patronage of Jordan's Minister of Labor, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), inaugurated today in the presence of the Assistant Secretary General of the Ministry Ms. Nadera Al-Bakhit, the second job fair, labeled the biggest in 2011, organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center (TAG-Knowledge) and Akhtaboot at TAG-Knowledge headquarters, Queen Rania Street. The opening ceremony witnessed the participation of officials from the Ministry of Labor, representatives of the participating companies along with many concerned entities and individuals.
HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed satisfaction with the organization of the job fair for the second year in a row.
"We are working with the Ministry of Labor as partners and in one team moving in the same direction and our goal is the same and that is to increase job opportunities and qualify talents," HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
With the participation of international and regional companies, the two-day event is expected to attract thousands of job seekers to meet recruiters and learn more about job skills, interviews and other related issues during the specialized workshops to be organized on the sideline of the fair.
Ms. Al-Bakhit highly commended the efforts exerted by TAG-Knowledge and Akhtaboot in this event which opens channels for both employers and future employees to interact and called for opening more opportunities for women.
"The Ministry always supports any initiative which aims at stopping unemployment in the country since it eventually will boost national economy and the private sector shares the responsibility with the government in this matter," Al-Bakhit said.
Building on the success of last year's event which attracted more than 10,000 (ten thousand) aspiring professionals and fresh graduates, this year's fair will be more focused with new recruiters covering various industries.
Akhtaboot Co-founder and CEO, Mr. Yousef Shamoun, from his part, stated: "Only through job fairs, job seekers and employers can directly meet, dialogue and interact. It's a great opportunity to future employees to show their skills and personality that might grant them the first step towards job positions."
Meanwhile, Mr. Tareq Hammad, TAG-Knowledge executive director said: "HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh is extremely satisfied with the outcome of last year's event and we are proud to work with Akhtaboot again in organizing this job fair and we will work on making it an annual event," he added.
This year's two-day event, held October 26-27, 2011, is sponsored by Bank of Jordan (platinum sponsor), Umniah (gold sponsor), Pepsi Jordan and Bell Amman (silver sponsors), the Online Project and Addustour newspaper (media sponsors).
Also participating in the job fair: Coca Cola, Pepsico, City Mall, Pioneers Training Academy, Farouq Al Jabsheh and his Sons, USAID, Morgan, Extensya, Jeeran.com, Leo Brunette Jordan, Spinneys, TAGSB, Bell Amman, nPario, Bank Al Etihad, Naouri Group, D1G, Fustuq.com, TAG Recruit, International Youth Foundation, Ministry of Labor, SEDCO, CCC, Delta Insurance,D1g, Orange and Hikma Pharmaceutical.
http://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/abu-ghazaleh-inaugurates-tag-knowledge-and-akhtaboot%E2%80%99s-2nd-job-fair-399079
25 Sep 2011
ASCA (Jordan) Issues the Arabic Translated Version of International Financial Reporting Standards 2011 .
Amman - The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA- Jordan) issued the latest Arabic translated version of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) after the amendments approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), namely:-
• Adding IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (2010) which was issued in November 2009 as a first phase in the project to replace IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,” which tackles classification and measurement of financial assets.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued as separate documents.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued in the third annual improvements project.
• Amendments to other IFRSs resulting from amended standards.
The IASB also completed the first stage of its project to develop a new conceptual framework. The conceptual framework for financial reporting includes chapters addressing the objectives and qualitative characteristics of financial reports. It is immediately effective. This framework incorporates the sections related to the framework of financial statements preparation and presentation.
In addition, the IASB issued a practice pronouncement for IFRSs entitled “Management Commentary- a framework for presentation,” and updated the due process handbook of IASB and IFRIC.
It is worth mentioning that ASCA-Jordan continuously seeks to develop accounting and management sciences, as well as all related principles applicable to professional services. ASCA-Jordan also strives to improve competence and practice and strengthen the code of ethics in accordance with the highest professional standards through the issuance of accounting publications and following up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20110925112100/ASCA_Jordan_Issues_the_Arabic_Translated_Version_of_International_Financial_Reporting_Standards_2011
25 Sep 2011
ASCA (Jordan) Issues the Arabic Translated Version of International Financial Reporting Standards 2011.
The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA- Jordan) issued the latest Arabic translated version of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) after the amendments approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), namely:-
• Adding IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (2010) which was issued in November 2009 as a first phase in the project to replace IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,” which tackles classification and measurement of financial assets.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued as separate documents.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued in the third annual improvements project.
• Amendments to other IFRSs resulting from amended standards.
The IASB also completed the first stage of its project to develop a new conceptual framework. The conceptual framework for financial reporting includes chapters addressing the objectives and qualitative characteristics of financial reports. It is immediately effective. This framework incorporates the sections related to the framework of financial statements preparation and presentation.
In addition, the IASB issued a practice pronouncement for IFRSs entitled “Management Commentary- a framework for presentation,” and updated the due process handbook of IASB and IFRIC.
It is worth mentioning that ASCA-Jordan continuously seeks to develop accounting and management sciences, as well as all related principles applicable to professional services. ASCA-Jordan also strives to improve competence and practice and strengthen the code of ethics in accordance with the highest professional standards through the issuance of accounting publications and following up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.
http://www.ameinfo.com/275907.html
25 Sep 2011
ASCA (Jordan) Issues the Arabic Translated Version of International Financial Reporting Standards 2011.
The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA- Jordan) issued the latest Arabic translated version of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) after the amendments approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), namely:-
• Adding IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (2010) which was issued in November 2009 as a first phase in the project to replace IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,” which tackles classification and measurement of financial assets.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued as separate documents.
• Amendments to IFRSs issued in the third annual improvements project.
• Amendments to other IFRSs resulting from amended standards.
The IASB also completed the first stage of its project to develop a new conceptual framework. The conceptual framework for financial reporting includes chapters addressing the objectives and qualitative characteristics of financial reports. It is immediately effective. This framework incorporates the sections related to the framework of financial statements preparation and presentation.
In addition, the IASB issued a practice pronouncement for IFRSs entitled “Management Commentary- a framework for presentation,” and updated the due process handbook of IASB and IFRIC.
It is worth mentioning that ASCA-Jordan continuously seeks to develop accounting and management sciences, as well as all related principles applicable to professional services. ASCA-Jordan also strives to improve competence and practice and strengthen the code of ethics in accordance with the highest professional standards through the issuance of accounting publications and following up on the recent developments in accounting and auditing.
http://menann.com/node/70044
21 Sep 2011
All for Palestine Association Launched from Paris .
Election of Board of Trustees chaired by HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and the membership of 19 VIPs from all over the world
PARIS------ September 21, 2011 ------ The institutional assembly of All for Palestine Association was convened at the Arab World Institute in Paris on September 17, 2011 under the title "Palestinians' Contribution to Human Civilization". At its first meeting, the assembly elected a board of trustees chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and membership of 19 other prominent figures from all over the world.
At the first meeting of the Board of Trustees, working committees were formed including a committee to define the criteria of creativity, a committee for the selection of creative persons as well as founding other committees by specializations and geographical regions to gather the names and addresses of highly qualified Palestinian individuals from around the world.On this occasion, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, held a press conference in Paris at which he pointed out that the participants in the meeting of the All for Palestine Association represent a host of intellectuals including creative personalities, scientists, academics and men of literature. They met to discuss how to activate the Association aiming to highlight the Palestinians’ creativity, excellence and contribution to world civilization. This aspect of the Palestinian cause has been quite neglected.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added "Despite their suffering, Palestinians are creative in all domains and have contributed to modern civilization and its development in terms of innovation, authorship, education, banking and other fields.” "What we seek, away from politics, is to say to the world that this is a portfolio of the Palestinians showing that they are civilized, worthy of life and worthy of being at the forefront of civilized peoples. The Palestinian people include inventors, artists and creative individuals in addition to others who have obtained academic degrees, awards, world positions and recognition by global institutions."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added "On the other hand, we seek to compile statistics on the educational status of the Palestinian people to convey a message to the world that, despite the occupation and injustice, we have the highest ratios of academic degrees holders, professionals, educated and distinguished persons. We should create a database of the names of creative individuals in various fields as well as statistical data reflecting the civilized image of the Palestinians who cannot be eliminated because they are civilized and civilized peoples cannot be eliminated."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh announced the collection of the names of one thousand creative Palestinian individuals. He added "We have pledged that by 2012 the list will reach 10,000 names of creative Palestinians worldwide in various fields of specializations including poets, painters, singers, writers, bankers, lawyers, inventors and prominent Palestinians in all domains that have added to knowledge and human civilization." Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his appreciation to France for hosting this French association, which has been set up in accordance with the 1901 Law. "We will act through a website and a portal on the Internet to enable the world to see with ultimate transparency. We will not hold any meeting except within the electronic space except meetings to agree on work procedures in addition to a central secretariat in Amman," he said.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh referred to the results of the meeting stating that "we have elected a board, chairman and committees and we decided to form sectoral committees such as a committee for Palestinian physicians in the world who have contributed inventions in medicine, chaired a world medical institution or have won a world award in medicine, politics or for any cultural action. For instance, in a certain country both candidates who are running for presidency are Palestinians. In brief, we want to demonstrate to the world the genuine image of the great Palestinian people."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated "We can score a remarkable achievement, when, like other peoples, we give prominence to artists and award winners through a scholarly entity informing the world about our people's creative deeds and the Palestinians who have made contributions to world civilization. To perform this undertaking, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization has worked out e- solutions by creating and launching an electronic portal of a list of Palestinians with outstanding accomplishments through a developed website covering all domains of creativity: literature, arts, politics and banking and a database to demonstrate the Palestinians' creativity and this will serve all Palestinians everywhere through shedding light on them abroad."
The meeting discussed the formation of the Association, its structure and bylaws and worked out an action plan for the future and a mechanism for field work. Membership of the Association, membership conditions, the project's electronic portal and the establishment of the data list were also discussed.The first meeting of the Association's board has elected Dr. Abu-Ghazalah as Chairman and membership of HE Mr. Sabri Saydam, Mr. Asaad Abdulrahman (Palestine), Mr. Abu Ubaida Hafiz (Saudi Arabia), Mr. Yazeed Jaber, Mr. Ali Maarouf, and Mr. Mohammed Jaber (Germany), Mr. Khalid Salaimeh (Jordan), Mr. Ziad Alaloul (UK), Mr. Samer Khouri (Greece), Mr. Ghalib Jaber (Spain), Ms. Zainab Al Hasan, Ms. Lina Saleh, Mr. Nabil Al Hajjar, and Mr. Samir Farah (France), Mr. Riadh Sadiq and Mr. Nader Al Qadoumi (UAE), Mr.Patrick Lama (France), Ms.Amina Alhamshari (France) and Mr.Mohammed Tarboush (Switzerland).
http://www.menann.com/article/all-palestine-association-launched-paris
21 Sep 2011
All for Palestine Association Launched from Paris .
Election of Board of Trustees chaired by HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and the membership of 19 VIPs from all over the world
PARIS------ September 21, 2011 ------ The institutional assembly of All for Palestine Association was convened at the Arab World Institute in Paris on September 17, 2011 under the title "Palestinians' Contribution to Human Civilization". At its first meeting, the assembly elected a board of trustees chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and membership of 19 other prominent figures from all over the world.
At the first meeting of the Board of Trustees, working committees were formed including a committee to define the criteria of creativity, a committee for the selection of creative persons as well as founding other committees by specializations and geographical regions to gather the names and addresses of highly qualified Palestinian individuals from around the world.On this occasion, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, held a press conference in Paris at which he pointed out that the participants in the meeting of the All for Palestine Association represent a host of intellectuals including creative personalities, scientists, academics and men of literature. They met to discuss how to activate the Association aiming to highlight the Palestinians’ creativity, excellence and contribution to world civilization. This aspect of the Palestinian cause has been quite neglected.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added "Despite their suffering, Palestinians are creative in all domains and have contributed to modern civilization and its development in terms of innovation, authorship, education, banking and other fields.” "What we seek, away from politics, is to say to the world that this is a portfolio of the Palestinians showing that they are civilized, worthy of life and worthy of being at the forefront of civilized peoples. The Palestinian people include inventors, artists and creative individuals in addition to others who have obtained academic degrees, awards, world positions and recognition by global institutions."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added "On the other hand, we seek to compile statistics on the educational status of the Palestinian people to convey a message to the world that, despite the occupation and injustice, we have the highest ratios of academic degrees holders, professionals, educated and distinguished persons. We should create a database of the names of creative individuals in various fields as well as statistical data reflecting the civilized image of the Palestinians who cannot be eliminated because they are civilized and civilized peoples cannot be eliminated."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh announced the collection of the names of one thousand creative Palestinian individuals. He added "We have pledged that by 2012 the list will reach 10,000 names of creative Palestinians worldwide in various fields of specializations including poets, painters, singers, writers, bankers, lawyers, inventors and prominent Palestinians in all domains that have added to knowledge and human civilization." Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his appreciation to France for hosting this French association, which has been set up in accordance with the 1901 Law. "We will act through a website and a portal on the Internet to enable the world to see with ultimate transparency. We will not hold any meeting except within the electronic space except meetings to agree on work procedures in addition to a central secretariat in Amman," he said.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh referred to the results of the meeting stating that "we have elected a board, chairman and committees and we decided to form sectoral committees such as a committee for Palestinian physicians in the world who have contributed inventions in medicine, chaired a world medical institution or have won a world award in medicine, politics or for any cultural action. For instance, in a certain country both candidates who are running for presidency are Palestinians. In brief, we want to demonstrate to the world the genuine image of the great Palestinian people."
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated "We can score a remarkable achievement, when, like other peoples, we give prominence to artists and award winners through a scholarly entity informing the world about our people's creative deeds and the Palestinians who have made contributions to world civilization. To perform this undertaking, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization has worked out e- solutions by creating and launching an electronic portal of a list of Palestinians with outstanding accomplishments through a developed website covering all domains of creativity: literature, arts, politics and banking and a database to demonstrate the Palestinians' creativity and this will serve all Palestinians everywhere through shedding light on them abroad."
The meeting discussed the formation of the Association, its structure and bylaws and worked out an action plan for the future and a mechanism for field work. Membership of the Association, membership conditions, the project's electronic portal and the establishment of the data list were also discussed.The first meeting of the Association's board has elected Dr. Abu-Ghazalah as Chairman and membership of HE Mr. Sabri Saydam, Mr. Asaad Abdulrahman (Palestine), Mr. Abu Ubaida Hafiz (Saudi Arabia), Mr. Yazeed Jaber, Mr. Ali Maarouf, and Mr. Mohammed Jaber (Germany), Mr. Khalid Salaimeh (Jordan), Mr. Ziad Alaloul (UK), Mr. Samer Khouri (Greece), Mr. Ghalib Jaber (Spain), Ms. Zainab Al Hasan, Ms. Lina Saleh, Mr. Nabil Al Hajjar, and Mr. Samir Farah (France), Mr. Riadh Sadiq and Mr. Nader Al Qadoumi (UAE), Mr.Patrick Lama (France), Ms.Amina Alhamshari (France) and Mr.Mohammed Tarboush (Switzerland).
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20110921124238/All_for_Palestine_Association_Launched_from_Paris
28 Jul 2011
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum hosts the third General Assembly meeting of the Economic Policy Support Forum.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum hosted on Tuesday the third General Assembly meeting of the Economic Policy Support Forum. The meeting tackled the tasks of working teams and committees.
HE Senator Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh and the main speakers during the third general meeting of the "Economic Policy Support Forum" - 26 July 2011
HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Honorary Chairman of the Forum, extended his thanks to attendees for their interest and keenness on voluntary participation, emphasizing that this generous country is full of good people with sincere loyalty to their homeland.
HE Abu-Ghazaleh indicated that this meeting is a procedural one for decision making and confirmed the increased positive response by ministers and officials in the state institutions through cooperating with the Forum, whether by attending meetings or providing committees with the data they require. He also particularly praised the cooperation of the Governor of the Central Bank, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Housing and Irrigation, the Minister of Planning, the Director General of Statistics Department and the General Director of Jordan Anti-Corruption Commission. HE Abu-Ghazaleh said that there is an increased interest to enrich the Forum with experts and interested parties, it is a huge task and we need further efforts to reach the desired results.
The Forum chairpersons will be as follows:
• Honorary Chairman: HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
• Forum Chairman: HE Mr. Taher Kanaan
• Vice Chairman: HE Mr. Shareef Fawwaz Sharaf
• Chairman of the Committee on the State General Financial and Monetary Policies: HE Dr. Khalid Al-Wazny
• Chairman of the Committee on Productivity in the National Economy: HE Dr. Jawad Anani.
• Chairman of the Committee on Major Challenges: HE Eng. Samir Murad
• Chairman of the Committee on Jordan's Accession to the GCC: HE Ms. Reem Badran
• Chairman of the Coordination Committee: HE Mr. Laith Al-Qasem
Dr. Kanaan, Chairman of Forum, requested attendees to nominate vice chairmen, where the following were nominated: Dr. Yousef Mansour- Chairman of monetary policies team affiliated with the Financial Policies Committee, Dr. Mohammad Obeidat- Vice Chairman of Productivity Committee and Akef Al Zoubi- Chairman of the Agricultural Sector affiliated with the Committee on Productivity in the National Economy.
Subsequently, the action plan was reviewed and committees' chairpersons presented a brief explanation of work objectives and phases in each committee. The meeting witnessed considerable positive contributions where a number of participants provided inputs in numerous subjects enriching the discussion. Mr. Sulaiman Al Hafez called for sending reports to ministries and concerned government institutions in order to introduce them to the Forum's work program to be considered in their future plans.
HE Abu-Ghazaleh indicated that the Forum's website has been developed and will be launched early next August. The website is to attract opinions, ideas and information from experts and society segments, including useful articles and research, "so we shall have an important and inclusive database about the Jordanian economy."
He added "we want to reach correct figures, data and information to provide them to the decision maker. I am confident that the state- if provided with authenticated and sound scientific achievement- will adopt and embrace it." In this respect, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh made clear that the Forum will address letters to government and non-government bodies as well as non-Jordanian finance institutions to provide the Forum with any additional data and information in their possession by virtue of their economic relationships with Jordan.
It was decided in the meeting to hold a press conference for committees' chairpersons on a monthly basis with Jordan News Agency "Petra" and media. Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh also praised the attention and the appropriate coverage by the Jordanian media of the Forum's activities. It was also decided that the fourth meeting of the Forum's General Assembly is to be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 6/9/2011 at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum.
It is worth mentioning that the Economic Policy Support Forum was held by an initiative and upon an invitation of HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh with a view to examining the country's economic situation and issuing an economic study using a comprehensive analytical scientific method supported by data and statistics of the economy status. Such study shall be developed by a wide participation and shall be placed at the disposal of decision makers in the country.
The Forum mission is represented in the following:
• The Forum serves as an independent studies center for all national economic and social issues.
• The Forum follows up on national social plans and outcomes, examines the results and puts relevant recommendations.
• The Forum works in cooperation with national public and private bodies in preparing the necessary studies in the national interest.
• The Forum seeks to develop short, medium and long term economic visions for approval by the decision maker.
• The Forum cooperates with local, regional and international donors and development bodies, civil society associations, business sector, state authorities and education sector.
• The youth represents the vehicle, engine and first product in the Forum's activities as per the instructions and advice of experienced members.
• The Forum practices its tasks beyond any dialogue, criticism or regional capacity and maintains its meaningful scientific and professional role.
The Forum's principles are as follows:
• Any useful recommendations must be based on accurate information. Therefore, the Forum- in the first phase and in all next phases- examines the economic and social situations and continuously follows up on their developments, so it can build upon them meaningful recommendations and suggestions.
http://menann.com/article/talal-abu-ghazaleh-business-forum-hosts-third-general-assembly-meeting-economic-policy
25 Jul 2011
Paris to Host All 4 Palestine Initiative Founding Conference Entitled “Palestinian Contribution to Human Civilization”.
Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in cooperation with Dr. Sabri Saidam, the French capital, Paris, will host on September 17th 2011 the founding conference of the “All 4 Palestine” Association entitled “Palestinian Contribution to Human Civilization” after being officially registered in France.
This initiative aims at highlighting the innovation and creativity of Palestinians around the world, including scientists, businessmen, writers, artists and athletes and all others who overcame the suffering due to displacement and achieved success. It also envisages building a database of names of all successful and creative Palestinians as a tribute to this great nation to ensure that their country wills beneft from their potentials.
Paris conference aims at providing Palestinians with the opportunity to display their achievements and contribution to civilization and progress in the various sectors of business, financial services, science, arts, media and other fields in order to motivate and inspire the young generation that will build and develop the State of Palestine.
The conference will also determine the best means and practices to benefit from the expertise of the distinguished Palestinian experts and in all walks of life.
The conference will also introduce the international community to the potential and talents of Palestinians, and will set up a positive atmosphere for interaction with the international community which will provide the motivation for the young generations that look ahead to the future. Such generations that will build and develop the State of Palestine. During the conference, the All 4 Palestine” Initiative will be announced and launched.
http://menann.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16225&Itemid=165
