MenaITech Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh shared the company successes that resulted from last year, “Despite the economic downturn that the Arab region has faced, our sales only increased this year by almost 25% of last year’s with focus on the Saudi market where we acquired our first hospital; Magrabi Hospitals & Centers, and we completed our first Far East project for United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), and we acquired our first Yemen client; Al Rowaishan Group.”

He also highlighted the future path that MenaITech will take this year regarding consolidating its regional presence, efficiency in service and product quality. MenaITech’s line managers also delivered short speeches about their departments’ past achievements and future directions.

Moreover, two awards were handed out to Ms. Mai Hindash from the Finance team and to Mr. Ahmad Saeed from the Professional Services team. The winners were selected based on the results of nominations by line managers that were built on factors such as achievements, commitment and loyalty, adherence to internal policies as well as interpersonal communication.

On a similar note, MenaITech’s Department of the Year was announced as the Technical Department, following last year’s Business Development Department, where an honorary shield was handed to Ms. Nawal Bazzari, MenaITech’s Chief Technical Officer. The department was selected based on its numerous achievements last year.

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MenaITech:
Founded in 2003 by a group of talented and experienced HR and IT professionals, MenaITech aims to provide HR solutions that maximize the return on the human capital investment for all MenaITech customers by providing accurate and reliable management information, improving access to information, and reducing costs of operating the HR solution.
MenaITech products include the human resources information management system MenaHR®, payroll & personnel solution MenaPay®, the employee & manager self service solution MenaME®, the employee 360 degree feedback evaluation software Mena360®, the comprehensive HR consolidation and analysis module MenaExplorer®, in addition to the revolutionary cell phone notification service MenaSMS®.
For more information on MenaITech, please visit the website at: www.menaitech.com
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06/02/2010 Amman – International Concepts for Consulting & Training Solutions Company announced launching its Strategic Center for Organizational Performance Improvement SCOPI for both public and private sector organizations.

The Amman based company said that the center has already began offering services for various public and private sector organizations in Middle East and North Africa. SCOPI adopts methodologies based on top-notch international best practices in both human performance improvement and organizational excellence fields.

In his comment, SCOPI CEO Nidal Bitar said: “at SCOPI, we look forward to actualizing tangible achievements that could be measured in a professional and practical manner through building partnerships with organizations interested in improving their performance and achieving desired results.”

The services offered by the center includes: deploying organizational excellence standards based on “EFQM Excellence Model” and “RADAR Methodology”, and the Human Performance Improvement model based on the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) methodology.

Bitar added: “the center seeks out problems and identify their roots before choosing the appropriate intervention. This methodology cuts down on high expenses and achieves the highest possible ROI for the organization.”

On the other hand, Bashar Sarayreh, PhD – SCOPI Chief Consulting Officer stressed that the center’s experts adopt EFQM model for Organizational Excellence. The model is employed by excellence awards both regionally and globally. It aims at developing and advancing by applying leadership, people, finances, knowledge and processes criteria, which are positively reflected on the objectives of the financial year and the main performance in organizations operations.

Beside learning and consultancy services, Sarayreh noted that the center will collaborate with regional and international organizations to establish specialized forums and seminars that aim at assisting managers and employees, from virtually all sectors, in reaching the highest possible Organizational Excellence.

SCOPI Chief Consulting Officer pointed that the center conjoins notable consultants and experts in the organizational excellence and human performance improvement fields. They also enjoy well-elaborated experiences in human resources, information technology, business process re-engineering and management, and other fields as well, and include assessors and consultants who are certified by international and regional centers of excellence.

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International Concepts for Consulting & Training Solutions was established in 2008 by Arab investors and experts. It aims at supporting both public and private sectors companies who want to obtain positive results and measurable performance that ensures delivering knowledge to their employees. The process guarantees continuous development and growth in the organizations and sustains its competitive status.
To achieve its goals, International Concepts launched the Strategic Center for Organizational Performance Improvement “SCOPI” after its establishment. The center offers consulting and specialized learning services that include: enforcing Organizational Excellence standards based on “EFQM Excellence Model” and “RADAR Methodology”, and the Human Performance Improvement model based on ISPI’s methodology.

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In his comment, NYIT Middle-East Executive Chairman Dr. Mohamed Hussein said that the university adheres to staying up-to-date with modern sciences’ developments, follow up on their branching new fields, and incorporate those in the academic Programs, in a consistent manner with the current market’s beat and future trends.”

Computer and Engineering Faculty Dean Assistant Dr. Raed Abu Za’iter pointed out that the Telecommunication Option consists of several theoretical and practical courses that cover various domains and fields which include mobile computing, satellite communications, and wireless networks, along with other important requirements to prepare students to fit perfectly in the fields of software development, maintenance, and engineering.

Za’iter added: “This Option is considered a prominent, important stage for NYIT. It enforces our distinguished status as an illustrious educational edifice in Jordan and the region. We are fully committed to continue our ascension, at the same pace, to assist our graduates in fulfilling the market’s ever-increasing demands, especially those pertaining to Telecommunication and Information Technology.”

It should be noted that Telecommunication is a highly specialized dynamic Option, with focus on modern technologies that goes along with the expansion of adopting telecommunication applications in our daily life.

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For editors
Established in 1955, New York Institute of Technology is considered one of the most well-established US universities, ranked in the top half of the 2nd tier of the universities in the USA that are recognized worldwide. NYIT has had presence in Jordan since 2001, offering undergraduate programs (school of Engineering and Technology, school of Management, school of Arts) and Graduate programs (school of Engineering and Technology, school of Management). The university seeks primarily to match between education and market needs. It supports research at the Middle East level, with research products discussed in specialized conferences and published in journals by international publishing houses.

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- Turbo Month (April) – In this season you can watch out for Fifth Gear 16, American Chopper 6, Wheeler Dealers 6, Street Customs Berlin, Twist the Throttle and many more that will get the car lovers heart revving!

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According to PostRank’s top blogs for the year 2009, ArabCrunch, succeeded in competing with multinational blogs, and narrowed the difference with firmly established ones. PostRank’s ranking came around after analyzing 2 billion individual engagement activities, from 15,725 blogs covering all over the world.

Commenting on this achievement of the Arab blog, Bassel Yassine Ojjeh, Former Senior Vice President at Yahoo! and Board member of the ArabCrunch Group, said: “Having an Arab blog ranked in the top 25 blogs is a huge accomplishment and an attestation to the vibrant Arab market.” Ojjeh also added: “We’d like to thank ArabCrunch loyal followers. We hope to continue delivering value and serve the hi-tech community.”

The Analytical data points out that ArabCrunch blog received 20,048 engagement points, 75% out of which was off-site; with 53.2% on Twitter, 11.7% on Digg, and 3.9% on Brightkite.

Gaith Saqer, Founder and CEO of ArabCrunch Group, attributed this achievement to the blog’s simple vision of providing information, influence, inspiration, and create a technological ecosystem centered in the region.
Gaith said: “the positive atmosphere was reflected on the blog and its users. It also reinforced their loyalty and sense of belonging to the ArabCrunch blog.”

Gaith pointed out that PostRank’s method was based on outlining blogs according to their topics as well as a profile page on each blog; it contains the blog’s rank, level of engagement activities it has achieved throughout the year, considering the top ten posts inline with the number of visitors.

On the other hand, Fadi Ghanour, Aramex Founder, CEO and Advisor to ArabCrunch Group, stated: “We are fortunate that ArabCrunch blog succeeded in delivering Arab entrepreneurs and innovators’ message to the world. Since its English version inauguration in 2008, the blog gradually permeated its similar international websites, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.”

Beside ArabCrunch blog in both Arabic and English, ArabCrunch group has launched in a private beta, in November 2009, their specialized Social Network ArabCrunch.NET which is the first global network that links regional entrepreneurs and techies with financing and mentorship from world-class experts.

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About ArabCrunch Group:
ArabCrunch Group’s mission is to inform, impact, inspire and create an Arab centric technology ecosystem that delivers information, and connects Arab entrepreneurs both in the region and throughout the world via its properties, ArabCrunch.com, ArabCrunch.NET and ArabCrunch.com/ar. The mission of ArabCrunch.NET is to help accelerate entrepreneurship and technology innovation in the Arab world by delivering an online social platform that connects participants of the technology ecosystem. www.arabcrunch.com

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The state-of-the-art hall and “smart stores” are built according to the highest international standards in the field of mobile and fixed halls. The environment-friendly hall can fit 700 persons.

Moreover, the hall features help reduce pollution and enhance safety standards as well as high efficiency in using energy and water. It also combines aesthetics and economy as well as taking into account the environment in terms of manufacturing and operations. Highly resistant to various natural factors, the halls also enjoy special fire-fighting techniques.

“Al Baddad Global is proud to be part of this important international event. This is conclusive evidence of the success of our initiatives that aim at applying new and innovative methods and concepts in the field of mobile stores and halls”, said Mr. Zayed Al Baddad, Chairman and CEO of Al Baddad Global.

“We are keen on following clear and specific strategies to stay up-to-date with the latest international standards. Our aim is to offer the best-in-class products to our clients in harmony with the environment. We strive to play an effective role in line with the country’s vision in the light of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” he added.

Al Baddad Global depends on three main pillars in its business: Excellence, high-quality innovative technology, and customer satisfaction. These pillars constitute the basis and the solid foundation on which the group established its name and reputation in GCC and the MENA region markets.

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For more information please contact:

Rania Kaissoun
Marketing Coordinator
Albaddad Global
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Email: raniakaissoun@albaddadintl.com

17/01/2010 Amman – Riyadh – Estarta Solutions has launched the new version of A4SADAD Bank which is associated to SADAD payments system in Saudi Arabia. A4SADAD Bank is a unified solution for connecting systems, banks, and governmental and non-governmental organizations to SADAD payment system in Saudi Arabia, in addition to being the first system in the Kingdom to allow users to take advantage of the services provided by the Saudi Ministry of Interior through linking the ministry to the SADAD system as well.

The new version of A4SADAD Bank provides an opportunity for individuals to inquire about their due bills, as well as pay channels, by using different banks for payment (such as Internet, ATM, etc.). In addition, the system allows users to take advantage of the link between SADAD payment system and the Saudi Ministry of Interior.

Majdi Al Beit Shawish, Estarta CEO, said,”A4SADAD Bank was updated based on Microsoft (BizTalk Server) technology. It aims to connect SADAD payment system to the Ministry of Interior, billers, and banking sector. It also organizes the operations and the issuance of export invoices and all related processes and procedures. A4SADAD bank is one of the most important solutions that we have proudly developed for Saudi Arabia”.

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Abul prompted those interested in informatics and digital outlets to register as quickly as possible, noting that the award consists of eight different capacities: Individuals, Civil Society, Private Sector, Government, Education, Health, Media & Communications, and Culture; all of which are related to informatics’ development and enhancement.

With three hundred and seventy thousand Dollars divided on the participating websites, H.H. Sheik Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award is considered the most significant informatics Award in the Arab World. Winners will be honored in the annual celebration conducted under the sublime patronage and generous attendance of the Emir of Kuwait, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Abul said “the Award took an articulate operational methodology by concentrating on three major tracks. The first track represents the “Informatics Awards” which varies between monetary and other in-kind awards presented to individuals as well as private and public organizations. The Informatics Awards also include the “Kuwait Award”, aimed at individual non-Arab websites and projects owners who reside in Kuwait.”

He added “the Informatics Awards also include the “Arab World Award” which clears the path of competition to all organizations in the Arab countries, along with individual Arab researchers, websites, and projects owners who reside anywhere in the world. Another side of Informatics Awards is the “Recognition Award” in which an owner, being a body or an individual, of a distinctive and creative project, in the digital and informatics fields, can be nominated by filling a form on the Awards’ website, or by emailing the Awards’ management throughout the year. This award includes the “Informatics Medal”, which is the highest and loftiest recognition award given, annually, to an individual or a body who’s distinguished themselves with a notable work and a memorable presence in the informatics development field.”

Among the Recognition Awards there is also the “Informatics Shield” presented to bodies or organizations with innovative achievements in the digital and informatics field, as well as the “Informatics Pendant” given to distinguished individuals in the same fields.

Abul explained that the second track for the Award is the “Informatics Development”. Its purpose is to spread informatics culture and achieve a development that is comprehensive and integral between individuals and organizations by supporting training centers, setting up seminars and assemblies, as well as offering programs that contribute to various digital services quality development. “Informatics Assembly, Informatics Culture Series, and Voluntary Work System” are some of the most important activities in this track.

The third track is “Informatics Knowledge”. Its aim is to expose the civilized face of the Arab World in the informatics field and render the digital public data pertaining to individuals and organizations, covering the entire Arab countries, available to researchers and those interested easily, precisely, and in a comprehensive way. The first activity in this track has already been launched; it is a digital guide which consists of a series of indexes with information on civil, governmental, and private organizations specialized in informatics, located in either in Kuwait or the Arab World. Other activities are Specialists Index, Organizations Index, Individuals Index, Informatics Library, and the E-Forum.

It is worth mentioning that H.H. Sheik Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award was launched in the year 2001, assuming Kuwait as headquarter for their activities which covers all the Arab countries, out of which a huge number of participants have won in the previous years.

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The university stated that this campaign crowns the co-efforts and the programs’ which objectives and dimensions were studied and determined respectively, all along the previous semester. All under the objective of raising awareness among students for traffic safety. The traffic awareness campaign, in which the International Driver, Jordan Rally Champion, Amjad Farrah participated, aimed also at educating students about potential dangers ensued from traffic accidents.

Over a four days period, notable professional drivers and specialists shared with the students all the available information regarding traffic safety that should be considered. Such information would turn the roads to a much safer place for everyone.

The first two days of the campaign were devoted, by the organizing party, for discussing major issues regarding traffic and pedestrian’s safety, as well as precautionary procedures bicyclist should follow to ensure their safety.

The campaign’s third day agenda’s subjects revolved around precautionary procedures motorcyclists should follow. The university hosted Valero Motorcycle Riders team whom offered a realistic presentation outlining the truths about rational driving.

In the fourth, and final, day, Jordan Rally Champion Amjad Farrah participated in the campaign’s activities. He brought his own rally car to introduce students to its components. Also, he further emphasized the difference between Race Cars speeding at a race track, as well as misuse and faulty over-speeding practices some do in public transportation streets.

From his side, Mayor of Amman’s representative, Mr. Essam Shahzadah, praised this initiative and expressed his satisfaction with NYIT’s attempts to raise traffic awareness levels. He also handed prizes to participants.

As per the campaigns results, the organizing party stated that Hikmat Road Safety initiative decided to adopt NYIT’s awareness program and include it in the Framework of the National Safety Development Strategy, which is concerned with traffic safety.

It should be noted that this event is considered the second of its kind for the university. NYIT have organized a previous campaign for a full year targeting universities’ students between 18 and 25 years old. The university organized car exhibitions in all regions of the Kingdom, as well as filled out questionnaires on correct and incorrect road safety practices.

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For editors
Established in 1955, New York Institute of Technology is considered one of the most well-established US universities, ranked in the top half of the 2nd tier of the universities in the USA that are recognized worldwide. NYIT has had presence in Jordan since 2001, offering undergraduate programs (school of Engineering and Technology, school of Management, school of Arts) and Graduate programs (school of Engineering and Technology, school of Management). The university seeks primarily to match between education and market needs. It supports research at the Middle East level, with research products discussed in specialized conferences and published in journals by international publishing houses.
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Al Baddad Global group of companies has announced their investment of 14 Million Dirham’s in support to Al Baddad International new equipment and machinery, which will improve its capability in insuring stronger halls and providing better indoor and out door solutions.

This action improved Al-Baddad International existing fleet by making it even stronger in the UAE and other regions. Nevertheless our safety measurements and advanced work structure will insure our good performance in future projects.
Mr. Zayed AL-Baddad the CEO of Al-Baddad Global expressed that Al-Baddad International is proud to announce Al-Baddad’s expansion to new projects in South Africa and affirms the company’s determination to maintain its high technical and services standards to meet the expectations of its valued clients all over the world.
Al Baddad founded in 1971 in Abu Dhabi, relies on three basic pillars of the work, namely willpower in technology, high quality, and customer service. These represent foundations that Al-Baddad name and fame is built upon in markets throughout the MENA, GCC, Levant and Internationally.

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