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Under the High patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel SLEIMAN, the Arab ICT Organization – IJMA3, in cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunication, the Professional Computer Association – PCA and the Information Technology Association of America – ITAA and the World Information Technology & Services Alliance – WITSA –, the ICT week 2008 is organized between November 19th and 23rd, 2008.

 
 



 

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In recent years, new technologies have rendered the ICT sector a prime development vector and a medium for creativity and innovation.

Nevertheless, sustainable growth and development of the ICT sector require broad collaboration among the key industry players and supporting legal and regulatory environment.

MENA ICT forum is an annual platform bringing together key industry players to discuss the need for a pan-Arab strategy toward sustainable ICT development in the Arab world.

The forum's two-day conference shall discuss the current situation of the Arab ICT industry, highlight the obstacles for growth, and recommend strategy for the future development.

The forum will be attended by professionals & experts in the following fields coming from the MENA region:

  • ICT Professionals

  • ICT Companies

  • Trade & Professional Organizations

  • Consultants & Experts

  • Business people

  • MPs, Government, IPAs & Regulators

Arab Goldenchip Awards

The forum will be highlighted by the launching of the Arab GoldenChip Awards (AGCA) which will recognize top Arab figures who have contributed to the development of ICT in their countries and in the Arab World in the following categories:

  • Best Online Application for Banking

  • Best Online Application in Government

  • Best Online Application in Commerce

  • Best Software Product for Export

  • Best Hardware Product

  • Best Arabic Content Project

Recognition Awards:

  • Best Personality

  • Best Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) Project

  • Best Press Coverage

The AGC Objective

Is to promote excellence and innovation in the Arab ICT sector and encourage Arabic digital content and online applications and e-business resulting in increased export of Arab ICT Products to the world.