Three including two Pak spies nabbed in Jaipur
Jaipur, The Rajasthan police on January 13 claimed to have foiled an international network of spies with the arrest of two Pakistani nationals and one Indian agent operating an office at Vidhyadhar Nagar posh area here, a senior official said. The spies caught red-handed are - Habib Ibrahim Rehmutala, ex-policemen of Oman, his wife Sonu Nagma and Indian agent Bhagwan Sahai working as an abettor, Inspector-General of Police A K Jain told a press conference here.
A number of telephone diaries, e-mail addresses, photos and documents were seized from their house after they were arrested at a bus stand which they used frequently for transmitting information to Pakistan, Jain said.The preliminary investigation revealed that Habib had supplied some very important information about Army and Air Force base of Jodhpur to his sources in Karachi with whom he was in constant touch and getting lakhs of rupees through hawala, the IG said.
Habib, the mastermind having dossiers on Indian Army and Air Force, had moved to Jaipur in December last with his wife Sonu (Indian before marriage and resident of Ajmer) whom he married in 1997, the Superintendent of Police Anand Srivastava, who busted the spy gang, said in the joint press conference. Habib's Pakistani passport was seized, while Sonu's passport was seized by the Nepal immigration office, which sent her to India last year, the SP said.Having a number of passports from Nepal, Muscat (Oman), and Pakistan, Habib has got three wives, two in Oman, and eight children, Srivastava said. The main accused was the sub-inspector of police at Abu-Dhabi during 1982-96 and later in India used to send dancing groups to gulf countries, the sp said.A case under the Foreigners Act and the Official Secret Act has been registered against them, the sp said.
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DNRD records 50 per cent jump in visitors from visa-on-arrival category countries
Over 1 million visitors from the 33 countries not requiring pre-arranged visas arrived at Dubai International Airport during 2003
January 17, 2004 The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) has recorded a 50 per cent increase in the number of visitors from the 33 countries that enjoy visa-on-arrival status. More than 1 million visas were issued for nationals of these countries by DNRD at the Dubai International Airport during 2003. The 33 countries that enjoy visa-on-arrival status in the UAE include the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Canada, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Italy, among others.More
Hamed Al-Sharekh, Vice President Al Alamiah Group, President Al Alamiah Group KSA
Reaffirming its Multi-vendor policy: Al Alamiah Group announces a strategic collaboration with HP
We reproduce this edited version of an SOS send by an alleged victim of a real estate fraud in Banglore/Qatar...Do you have any information to share? - Editor
NRIs continue to Buld Castles in the Air
Dear Sir(s),
We are trying to trace an absconding couple called Amar R... and Chris...(full names withheld) from Bangalore, India who have cheated me and a dozen others in property deals in Banglaore. They have miss-appropriated millions and left many people homeless. It is reliably learnt that they are holed up in Muscat and trying to bide their time till they migrate to Australia. The last we heard was Amar was doing business in garments and then he gave up and started working for some company in Muscat. We believe even his wife ... is also working and recently their son also joined them from India.
Also your advise on how to go about lodging an official complaint with Oman Authorities about them, as there is already a FIR filed with the Bangalore Police and Court Summons have been issued against them.
Please beware they are ace con artists, any assistance in tracing them is a service to society and god only knows how many more people they are trying to cheat right now in Oman. Their most famous victim is Mr. Eswara Rao former Director of AIR, who having lost all his retirement money to this ...Amar and has been left with no money for medical treatment for his weak heart.
Hence, we would very much appreciate your assistance in locating them by circulating with all your members and other Indian Associations. If you do know their whereabouts kindly contact me on zeas@qatar.net.qa or Mobile +974-5567069.
Thank you.
Syed Zabiulla and onbehalf of other victimsP. O. Box 50035, Mesaieed, Qatar.
To 27th Oct 2003
HE The Ambassador Dinkoo Mistry
Indian Embassy P O Box 2537
P O Box 1727 Ruwi-112
Muscat-112 Muscat
Sultanate Of Oman Oman
After Compliments,Dear Sir,
Sub: My Passport Nos B: 2047939 issued at Muscat.
Firstly I would like to thank The India Ambassador and the Staff of The Indian Embassy for not offering me any assistance and even not responding to my letters dt 19th Aug & 10th Sept 2003,to ensure that my passport which is issued in the name of The President Of India to claimed back from my Company even though it has expired and I have been harassed and not been paid my dues which is my right as per the Omani Labors law since the past 25 months.
How ever I have managed to obtain my passport through the Local court of Oman.
Yesterday while I was at the Embassy, I have observed that Mr. Ahmed Hamood Al Siyaibi & Mr. Yahaya Al Siyaibi have applied for their visit Visa to India.
As there was a case pending in the local court for my dues, I was not allowed to leave the country even in the event of my father's death. The question now remains that will the Indian Embassy issue a visit Visa to these people as still there is a case pending against them for my over due claims and will these people pay their dues while on visit in India?
I fail to understand the roll of the Indian Embassy in Oman and cannot even thank your but just to say.
Regards
Dinkoo Mistry
Contact Nos: 9235133
CC: The Editor, Times Of Oman fax Nos 7713159
The Editor, Times Of India, Mumbai,.
Reaffirming its Multi-vendor policy: Al Alamiah Group announces a strategic collaboration with HP
With the rapid growth of the IT market in Saudi Arabia & Kuwait, "Al Alamiah" Group, the largest Arab IT contractor, announces that it has adopted a "multi vendor" strategy through fine tuning its liaison with the American company HP, adding this company to its list of suppliers serving regional markets.
Al Alamiah (Riyadh-Kuwait-Dubai): 14/1/2004
Al Alamiah Group, which includes the largest specialized IT companies in the Middle East, announced the launch of a strategic collaboration with the international IT giant, Hewlett Packard (HP). This high-profile collaboration includes liaising the businesses and projects administered by the Al Alamiah Group in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & other GCC countries, with a view to enhancing the Group's position as the largest IT & communications contractor in the region.
This announcement is a confirmation of the new overall strategic direction Al Alamiah Group has embraced for the long term. It is a well studied, well planned, strategy adopted over the past two years, in liaison with the Group's largest clients. The "multi-vendor" strategy is a direct outcome of Al Alamiah's closely knit ties with major IT giants such as Dell, Cisco & Acer for hardware; Intel, Microsoft, Oracle and Sakhr for systems & applications; in addition to the company's strong bond with well established high-profile clients in Saudi Arabia & Kuwait.
It is also noteworthy that Al Alamiah Group is the only company in the region that has been awarded the DASP certificate, making it the only Dell Authorized Service Provider in Kuwait & Saudi Arabia.
"Al Alamiah's strategy is the natural upshot of our main goal of establishing our company as the pioneer in the field of comprehensive IT solutions. To this end we have poured all our efforts & investments towards supplying our clients with whatever they need; from hardware, to software, networks, implementation, training & support, all of which is part of Al Alamiah's well studied plan," stated Hamed Al-Sharekh, Vice President Al Alamiah Group, President Al Alamiah Group KSA. He added, "Because we are fully aware of the needs & demands of the region, and because we fully understand its nuances & culture, international IT giants give us their utmost support in order that we may work together to serve the region's markets."
Al Alamiah Group KSA was ranked 61 in Saudi Arabia's list of the 100 largest companies in the kingdom for 2002. This places Al Alamiah at the top of IT specialized GGC companies. The Group's list of clients includes some of the largest organizations in the region from the oil, banking & industrial sectors, as well as governmental institutions in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & others in the GCC. During 2003, the Group's business in the equipment & IT solutions sectors exceeded US$220 million.
"We have carefully mapped out our new "multi-vendor" marketing strategy, and we have organized our clients in Kuwait & Saudi Arabia into several groups," Al Sharekh explained, adding, "This means that Al Alamiah will have enough flexibility to enable us to offer our clients the solutions that best meet their requirements from a large selection of products provided by our authorized suppliers. This in turn will ensure that our clients get additional benefits, a better return on their investment & the best support, services, maintenance & after sales services. Our latest projects with the Saudi National Guard and Kuwait's Social Security are the first fruits of our collaboration efforts with HP."
"This strategic collaboration will benefit Al Alamiah's clients in Saudi Arabia & Kuwait in particular. To begin with, our collaboration with HP will concentrate on the company's specialty products from servers, to work stations, printers, and other products which are in demand by small to medium sized companies," Abdulaziz Al Gharabally said, commenting on the expected effects of this agreement on Al Alamiah's clients.
Hewlett Packard was named American's best company in the area of Customer Relationships. HP continues to produce modern innovations & continues to provide its clients with products, services & solutions as recent reports issued by the ADC Research Organization indicated HP as leading the market with its servers & workstations. HP was also named the company with fastest growth rate worldwide in the field of handheld Palm equipment.(keralamonitor.com) - Kuwait/Saudi.
GLOBAL VILLAGE TO TAKE THE WRAPS OFF BASKIN ROBBINS LATEST FLAVOURS NEW TASTES KEPT SECRET UNTIL DSF EVENT
Dubai -14th January 2004 Baskin Robbins, the world's leading ice-cream brand, will unveil two exciting new flavours at Global Village 2004, the entertainment, shopping and cultural extravaganza of the Dubai Shopping Festival being hosted by Dubai Festival City. The names of the two new flavours though are a closely guarded secret - one is to be revealed on the 15th January, the first day of DSF and the second on the 1st February.
"All I can tell you at the moment is that the two new flavours have been specially developed for Global Village 2004 and will make dynamic additions to Baskin Robbins' famous range of more than 1000 flavours," said Manoj Loya, Manager-Gulf, Galadari Ice Cream Co. LLC, GCC franchisee for Baskin Robbins.
"One is so jam packed with crunchy and exotic nuts, we couldn't possibly fit anymore into each scoop and still leave room for the ice cream and the second new flavour is the answer to every chocolate lover's dreams."
Loya described the flavour as a chocolate ice cream filled with a variety of dark, milk and white chocolates with delicious caramel, fudge, marshmallows and raspberry."Our association with the Global Village in the past has been extremely successful and we are going to great lengths to ensure that we are able to give to our customers at Global Village the magical Baskin Robbins experience," said Loya.
Alan Gordon, General Manager for Global Village added the event provided the perfect platform for the new flavours to be launched. "Global Village attracted over 3.2 million people in 2003 and many of those visitors came from across the GCC.
"The event will certainly provide Baskin Robbins with an opportunity to launch the new flavours to a vast, diversified audience all in one place at one time."The Global Village association with a high profile brand like Baskin Robbins, could be timely with Dubai Festival City currently assessing tenants for its retail opportunities.
"Dubai Festival City is now considering potential tenants for its retail centre at the Crescent," said Phil MacArthur, Director of Leasing and Marketing, Dubai Festival City."High profile brands are essential to the future of the Crescent and Dubai Festival City has started talks with potential tenants who wish to be a part of one of the most dynamic retail developments in the emirate."
Caption: Two new flavours to be unveiled at Global Village 2004.
e-TQM College to distribute quarterly digest to promote
e-learning in the Arab worldDigest will be available to public and delivered via email
January 15, 2004
e-TQM College, the Dubai-based electronic college specializing in conducting online programs in total quality management, has launched its inaugural issue of the e-learning Digest. This publication is launched on a quarterly basis, addressing specific topics of relevance to the field of e-learning around the world and in the Arab world in particular.
"The digest, which is compiled by e-TQM College and free of charge, aims to help promote awareness of e-learning and deliver related information to people wishing to know more about the vast world of e-learning. The benefits and powers of e-learning will be addressed so that more people will eventually turn to it as an alternative, convenient method to increase knowledge," said Dr. Narimane Hadjhamou, e-Learning Director, e-TQM College.
"e-Learning is a growing concept in the region and the role of e-learning in education and training will substantially grow in the next decade. The reason for this is the increasing demand from learners who want a more flexible, convenient, and tailored form of training and learning. Despite the fact that governments and corporate organisations are increasingly incorporating e-learning into their business practices, we still have a long way to go before we see citizens from all across the region accepting and utilising e-learning to its full potential. We, at e-TQM College, would like to participate in spreading the culture of e-learning in the Arab world," said Dr. Hadjhamou.
Dr. Hadjhamou also added that the e-learning digest has been created with the intention to support the advancement of research and development of e-learning. A particular focus is given to the implementation of e-learning in the Middle Eastern region. The digest will allow senior managers, e-learning professionals, academics in the field as well as potential e-learners to keep abreast of the latest developments in e-learning and to fully understand the intricacies of its implementation and relevance to specific situations. In order to target a wider audience, the digest will be published in both Arabic and English language and e-TQM College is proud to have some of the world's e-learning experts associated with the e-Learning Digest."Government and corporate sectors in the UAE are among the first in the Arab world to adopt e-learning and the UAE has already implemented many initiatives to promote its use region-wide. We would like to build on this effort to further enhance its perception in the Middle East," Dr. Hadjhamou said.
The e-learning market in Dubai is set to grow rapidly over the next five years, from US$6 million in 2003, to US$24 million by the end of 2008, according to a recent market study by Madar Research Group. This surge represents the adoption of and interest in this convenient, flexible approach to learning, across the Middle East.
Specialised Software Services launches Scala's next-generation dynamic broadcast solutions in the Middle East
The dynamic solution seamlessly integrates text, graphics, sound and video into broadcast quality multimedia
January 17, 2004 The world-renowned InfoChannel 3 Suite, the next-generation broadcast media software that seamlessly combines text, graphic, sound and video into broadcast-quality multimedia on the computer, has been launched for the Middle East market by Specialized Software Services, a subsidiary of Al Babtain group, distributors for Scala Broadcast Multimedia, one of the world leaders in dynamic signage software.
The solution, which was showcased at the recently concluded Sign & Graphic Imaging 2004, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, can be used to transmit content like advertising, news or training to a Plasma screen, TV or kiosk, from a single desktop PC. The solution's core strength is its ability to keep content relevant through easy updating or customizing by demographics, time of day, or locale, in an easy yet-cost-effective manner.
"Most participants at the show were displaying conventional tools of signage, like printers and imaging equipment incorporating old technology compared the dynamic signage technology demonstrated by Scala. We are therefore proud to introduce the award-winning InfoChannel 3 Suite to customers in this region", said Ahmed El Ridi, Business Development Manager, Specialized Software Services, the Middle East representative for Scala.
"The InfoChannel 3 Suite represents the new face of signage that has moved from paper to Plasma. This dynamic medium has phased out conventional static forms of communications like posters and banners, by introducing a more flexible technology that gives users the benefit of changing content at any point, from anywhere in the world, through wireless cable. We have currently implemented the InfoChannel 3 Suite application on plasma screens at Dubai Airport, Virgin Megastores and at Bur Juman Centre in Dubai. We have plans to deliver this solution to other leading organizations and governmental bodies in the near future, especially in markets like the UAE and Qatar. We have a dedicated team of professionals to provide high quality services, including after-sales support in the region", added Ahmed El Ridi.
Mike Fabian, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Vice-President, Operations, Scala Broadcast media, said "As the leader in Dynamic Digital Signage solutions since 1987, our technology has field-proven scalability and 24/7 reliability. The global signage market is worth US$ 2.1 billion, and growing at a compounded annual rate of 20% and Scala is a market leader with over 100,000 customers globally. Dynamic signage represents the future of advertising and multimedia signage. We are excited about the potential in the Middle East market and foresee a huge demand for the InfoChannel 3 Suite considering the region's thriving retail market".
InfoChannel facilitates both central and regional control of content and can be deployed on a variety of networks including LAN, modem, Internet, satellite, using standard Microsoft software and hardware. Thus businesses in the Middle East can easily change and customize content for each of their branches or centers across the region, without additional costs.
The InfoChannel Suite 3 allows users to author and schedule multimedia content for virtually any type of display application in retail or public spaces, kiosks, cable community access or advertising channels, corporate television networks, in-store televisions, cruise ships, call centers, health & safety advice networks, emergency response networks, dynamic museum exhibits, casinos or hotel information channels.
Duboats to showcase 8 new models of luxury yachts for the GCC sailing enthusiasts
Company sponsors Beneteau Commodore's Cup 2003-2004
January 14, 2004 Duboats, the leisure boat company established in January 2003 by the Bin Zayed Group, is showcasing 8 new models of luxury yachts at the Beneteau Open Days Marine Exhibition held from January 14 to 16, 2004 at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. The Beneteau Open Days have been organised to give sailing enthusiasts a preview of the Beneteau yachts that will enter the GCC marine boat market in 2004. Duboats, which is also sponsoring the Beneteau Commodore's Cup 2003- 2004, is the sole representative of Beneteau, the global leader in bluewater sailing yachts, in the Middle East region.
Speaking at a press conference held for the inauguration of the Beneteau Open Days, H.E. Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Bin Saqr Al Nahayan, Chairman, Duboats said, "UAE has a long marine tradition, and the development of the 'sailing for sport' segment is a natural extension of this tradition. With an extensive coastline and world-class facilities, it is natural that sailing enthusiasts from around the world come to sample the pleasures of sailing in the UAE. The growing reputation of the UAE's sailors in sailing championships around the world has also contributed immensely to the growth in the numbers of sailing enthusiasts in the region."
"Encouraged by this growth, and seeking to enhance the potential of this sector through crafts customised to local needs, Duboats was formed to identify and meet the requirements of sailing enthusiasts in the country and in the GCC region," added Sheikh Khaled. "Laying emphasis on the requirements of reliability, comfort and performance, Duboats has partnered with top notch industry leaders to offer a wide range of sailing and power boats to cover the GCC's clients demand for recreational activities such as cruising, sport fishing and yacht racing."
Speaking at the press conference, Christophe Vanek, the America's Cup French Yachtsman and the General Manager of Duboats, said, "The selection of Duboats product range from Beneteau, which includes long-haul luxury yachts, catamarans, sailboats and power boats is made considering the short and long term development of the marine industry in the GCC. Development is picking up in terms of berths, yacht clubs and sailing facilities, which combined with the calm and warm waters of the Gulf and regional seas, is expected to increase demand on all types and price range of boats."
Duboats will be showcasing First 27.7, First 36.7, First 31.7, First 211, Flyer 650WA, Antares 9.80, Antares 13.80, First 260 Spirit and Oceanis 473 models of the Beneteau range of power and sailing yachts at the Beneteau Open Days Marine Exhibition.
The First series is a set of racing yachts, with models 27.7, 36.7 and 31.7 falling into the cruiser-racer category. First 260 is a sailing yacht designed by the "Groupe Finot" for Beneteau. Its main characteristics are elegance, performance and functional comfort. First 211 is a small cruiser that is both fast and safe. The moulded deck and hull structure guarantee optimum rigidity, and the carefully positioned buoyancy foam ensure its un-sinkability. The profiled cast iron lifting keel weighing 350 kg ensures performance and stability, while the two lifting rudders provide perfect control whatever might be the point of sailing or the wind strength.
The Antares series are sea-going power yachts whose speed, stability, cruising range, and comfort at sea allow both cruising and fishing programmes. With the wheel house, kitchen, saloon and cockpit, all on the same deck, the living area is spacious and user-friendly. The patented mobile transom expands the size of the cockpit or swim platform.
Based in France, Beneteau has a 120 year history of luxury boats manufacturing. It is the European leader in the recreational boat industry in all categories including sailing and motor crafts. The company is the world's largest supplier to charter companies and holds an annual sailing competition for all Beneteau owners. The Beneteau Commodore's Cup is a series of 9 races -held at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) which started in September 2003. The final race will be held in May, 2004. Duboats is sponsoring the entire series of races.
At the press conference, Duboats also announced the formation of Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed's racing team that will run its debut race on the Sheikh's racing boat in an international competition in March, 2004.
e-Governments have a major role to play in the development of e-commerce: Dubai eGovernment
Students of Higher Colleges of Technology briefed on opportunities for careers in e-commerce
January 12, 2004The momentum towards e-commerce is accelerating in the UAE, with government and private companies increasingly using it to drive sales and procurements. Consequently, career opportunities in the field of e-commerce are set to grow dramatically over the next few years, said Salem Al Shair, Director eServices, Dubai eGovernment.
Addressing the students of Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi, on employment opportunities open to young national graduates, Al Shair said: "E-commerce is an all-encompassing phenomenon. No company, supplier, dealer or distributor can afford to stay out of it. For companies, it is not enough to have a website; it is critically important to join online marketplaces that bring sellers together, offering great sourcing flexibility, lower costs and speedy transactions."
Explaining Dubai eGovernment's approach to e-commerce, Al Shair said: "Dubai eGovernment, as the central gateway through which various government departments deliver their eServices to the public and businesses, has a strong role to play in the growth of e-commerce. E-commerce fits very well with our objective of offering public services electronically through our portal www.dubai.ae. Conducting trade electronically will allow government departments to considerably improve their procurement standards and also ensure best pricing with minimum or no paperwork."
In the UAE, more and more companies are moving towards e-commerce. The tedious job of contacting suppliers, keeping inventories, updating stocks and ensuring quick delivery has been made smooth and efficient by the Web. Government departments are increasingly managing their procurement through online marketplaces like Tejari.com. This has brought numerous benefits to all parties in the chain and boosted overall efficiency."e-governments have a major role to play in the development of e-commerce.
e-government initiatives have made governments active participants in e-commerce. Through e-commerce activities, governments function as both consumers and suppliers of e-commerce and related services. Thus, the role of government as a regulator has changed to a more participatory one. e-government and e-commerce are, therefore, two sides of the same coin," continued Al Shair.The career opportunities in e-commerce are diverse. "The all-embracing nature of e-commerce has created a scenario where every company will need to employ specialists to manage e-commerce divisions. Every government department will eventually migrate its procurement processes to online platforms. Online selling could be as important, if not more important, than traditional selling. Further, we will see the setting up of more online marketplaces. With the popularity of online payment through credit cards and innovative tools like e-cash, e-commerce is guaranteed to dominate every aspect of modern business and life," added Al Shair.
Pocket LOOX 610, the pocket-sized mobile office Launched in the Middle East markets
New model's extended communication and superior performance give FSC a new edge in handheld PDA's
January 14, 2004. Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC), the leading international IT company, has consolidated its position in Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) with the launch of Pocket LOOX 610, a virtual "portable office" that allows for personal information management and mobile solutions in a versatile and portable device.
The handheld offers a multitude of new technical features, including the Intel® XScaleTM PXA 255 processor and the Microsoft® Windows MobileTM 2003 for Pocket PCs operating system, thus turning it into a "pocket-sized office" for which a large number of applications are already available.
"The new Pocket LOOX 610 allows us the flexibility of synchronizing databases, accessing corporate applications and the Internet, writing e-mails while using an easy-to-carry handheld. An added benefit is the new transflective TFT TouchScreen which offers an image presentation that is extremely clear, whether outdoors or indoors," said Susanne Lewitzki, Product Marketing Manager, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "The features are designed in such a way to make the user feel he is working in an office. The new Pocket LOOX is a remarkable advancement on the earlier models."The Pocket LOOX 610 BT/WLAN features extensive communication functions with fully integrated Bluetooth, and fast infrared interfaces. It comes with integrated wireless LAN thus enabling users to send and receive e-mails with great ease, manage their contacts and appointment books and access customer data online. Users can also take advantage of the CF card to access their corporate data via GPRS.
"Wireless technology is driving IT development across the globe. In the Middle East, we have seen a considerable increase in demand for handhelds and PDAs. The launch of Pocket LOOX 610 is in direct response to the market needs. It also supports FSC focus on Mobility and Business Critical Computing as the key drivers and enablers of Information Technology in today's age," added Lewitzki.
The new battery concept used in Pocket LOOX 610 allows customers to stay away from any power source for longer periods of time. In addition, during battery changes, an integrated buffer ensures that the power supply continues to flow for up to 30 minutes. The exchangeable main battery offers up to 12 hours operating time. If needed, an optional battery XL is able to expand the operating time to 20 hours.
The flexible connectivity concept allows the implementation of mobile applications such as SAP server data access, secure VPN solutions and mobility solutions based on thin clients. Moreover, the open system architecture of the Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PCs operating system allows the use of many third-party applications, such as auto-navigation and database systems. The integrated extension slots pave the way for a variety of applications already on the market that make use of CF and SD/MM cards, including barcode scanners, cameras, storage solutions or GPS navigation solutions.
INTERNATIONAL TURNKEY SYSTEMS HOSTS MID EAST E-EDUCATION ROADSHOWS
Focus on innovative technology trends in Higher Education sector18 January 2004 International Turnkey Systems (ITS), a leading solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, is hosting a series of regional roadshows for the higher education sector focusing on e-education. Launched as 'e-Education Box', the roadshows aim to provide insights into the significant gains Higher Education institutions can achieve through embracing cutting-edge technologies.
"The e-Education Box will present a unique mix of compelling sessions to address the synergies between IT and the broader objectives and mission of higher learning through the strategic implementation of technology," said Dr. Costas G. Constantinidis, Senior Marketing Manager, ITS.
"The highlights of the forum will include presentations by industry experts on e-education strategies and demonstrations of SCT Banner backed up by implementation case studies."
ITS has partnered with US based Systems and Computer Technology Corporation (STC), producers of SCT Banner - the only fully integrated, Oracle-based, Internet-native technology solution available for the higher education community. Together with SCT, ITS develops and implements localised, customised and Arabised versions of the SCT Banner suite providing an end-to-end solution for student information, advancement, human resources, financial aid, faculty and advisors, finance and more.
"ITS is committed to providing best-of-breed solutions that deliver significant values and long-term benefits for enhanced learning and teaching to Higher Education facilities in the region," said Constantinidis.
"With a promotional tool like 'e-Education box', we look forward to extending our expertise to a broader base in the academic community." Commencing in Kuwait on the 18th January, the roadshow will proceed to Riyadh on 19th January and on to Abu Dhabi (20th January) and Qatar (21st January) with the final phase of the event scheduled in Lebanon on 23rd January.
