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Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Ahmed Bin Atiyatalla Al KhalifaMinister of Cabinet Affairs

تحت رعاية معالي الشيخ أحمد بن عطية اهلل آل خليفةوزير شئون مجلس الوزراء

“DRIVING ECONOMIES FOR A BETTER FUTURE”

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26-28 jANUARy 2010Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

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Chairman’s MessageMr. Ahmed Al Balooshi

Organizer’s MessageMr. Ahmed Al Hujairy

Bahrain is proud to host the main ICT conference in the Middle East and North Africa this year. MENA ICT Week will host multiple activities that will focus on both the Information Technology and Telecom-munication industries.

The MENA ICT Week comes this year in partnership between the Bahrain Internet Society and The Arab ICT Organization (IJMA3), and it is the intention of both organizations to maximize the number of ICT leaders from the MENA region meeting under one roof.

This year’s event will host over 200 ICT decision makers from various Gulf, Arab, and Middle East countries, alongside international business organizations and delegates from North America, Europe, and Asia. This forum will be the unique Middle East event for ICT leaders to exchange ideas and knowledge, and participate in international business matching activities. MENA ICT Week will be full with various activities that will include, but not be limited to, a two-day conference, three workshops, the Arab Golden Chip Awards, and business and social events.

This conference will host international and regional delegates who will discuss pressing issues faced by the ICT industry at a very critical time. Delegates who will attend the conference include key decision makers from government, the financial sector, the private sector, services industries, and other major sectors. We look forward to your participation in this key and unique event, and we will do our best to make sure that the event matches and exceeds your expectations.

Ahmed Al BalooshiOrganizing Committee Chairman, Mena ICT Week President, Bahrain Internet Society

The development of ICT markets in the Middle East and the Gulf has a significant impact on this region’s economy. With the opening of the telecom markets, the region has seen unprecedented growth in the telecom industry. As an organizer, GFB is looking forward to an event that gathers under one roof the leaders of the Information Technology and Communication industries. This event will be a great opportunity for networking and meeting with MENA ICT decision-makers, giving all participants an opportunity for insightful discussions, and successful business matching. The event will host delegates and speakers from over 30 countries, and it will be the best place to gain inside information on the latest ICT developments in the Middle East. The event is organized in such a way that local and international delegates will have several opportunities of learning, networking, and business matching, and they will be able to choose the best combination to suit their needs and schedule.

We look forward to your participation in this unique event.Ahmed Al HujairyCEO, Gulf Future Business

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IJMA3 Secretary General’s MessageMr. Nizar Zakka

On behalf of all IJMA3 member associations, representing the full range of dynamic ICT organizations around the Middle East and North Africa region, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s exciting MENA ICT Week. Last year’s MENA ICT Week was held in my home town, Beirut, and I congratulate this year’s organizing team, including IJMA3 member the Bahrain Internet Society, on organizing a great event. The regional industry, and by extension our organization, continues to be at the center of global ICT developments. Around the region, ICT is continuing to play a dynamic and energizing role in promoting economic growth, bringing about an ICT-enabled society, engaging citizens in governance, and helping to address regional development challenges. Increasingly, the MENA region is at the center of global events. As just one of many signs of this, the World IT and Services Alliance (WITSA), a key global organization representing the regional voices of the ICT industry, has recently opened up a regional division, co-located with IJMA3 headquarters in Beirut. ICT is no longer a niche industry. It informs and enables all layers of society in everything that we do, in the business, personal, and community spheres. As our industry continues its move toward center stage, the challenges for our member associations and our member companies become greater. The level of interest in this year’s MENA ICT Week provides a measure of the diversified and important role that ICT is playing throughout the region, and in all aspects of our lives. This has been another exciting year in the ICT domain around the region, as I’m sure you will agree after seeing the great range of events we have organized over the next few days. I would like to thank all of you for attending, and look forward to working with you all towards a successful event. Nizar ZakkaSecretary-General, IjMA3Vice-Chairman and Regional Director, WITSA,CEO, Professional Computer Association of Lebanon (PCA)


Event in BriefThe MENA ICT Week event comes this year in parallel with the Gulf ICT Forum. The synergies enabled by this combination will provide maximum benefit to participants and will enhance their learning experience. The event will host a number of activities that will give event attendees the opportunity to participate in multiple activities. These activities include but are not limited to the following:

ConferenceThe two-day conference within MENA ICT Week will include distinguished speakers and renowned panelists who will discuss and debate the hottest issues affecting the regional ICT industry. The conference program was designed by ICT subject matter experts to meet the needs of today’s ICT professionals and managers.

WorkshopsThree parallel workshops will cover advanced topics of ICT that will include: ICT security, IT Project Management and Internet Service Provider issues. These workshops will be conducted by experts in each respective fields.

Business Matching SessionsICT business industry owners and managers from different countries in the Gulf, Middle East and the rest of the world will be able to match with partners and customers, and discuss ICT opportunities worth billons of dollars in the region. Business Meetings and Visits In addition to the business matching session, interested parties will have the opportunity to meet key local and regional decision makers. This will include external visits to key organizations.

Arab Golden Chip AwardsAgain this year, the jury will be reviewing products and solutions from various Arab ICT developers across the MENA region. The winning products in each category will receive the distinguished Arab Golden Chip Award.

IjMA3 Annual MeetingThe Arab ICT Organization, IJMA3, will hold its annual meeting during the event, bringing together the national ICT associations of: Morocco, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Kuwait, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. During this meeting, latest developments in the regional ICT arena will be discussed, and policies and activities will be discussed and coordinated.

ARISPA Board MeetingThe Arab Internet Service Provider Association will hold its board meeting during the event. This meeting will highlight critical issues related to Internet Service Provision and opportunities in developing new services for the Internet.

Arab Golden Chip Awards – Gala DinnerA night full of activity and fun to announce and celebrate the winners of the Arab Golden Chip Awards. The gala dinner will be open to all event participants.


Background Information on Event PartnersBahrain Internet Society www.bis.org.bhThe Bahrain Internet Society works to promote the use of Internet, explore possibilities to improve Internet services, assist ICT users, and influence policy decisions related to the Internet in Bahrain. The objectives of the society are to: Support Bahrain in becoming one of the leading International Internet centers; Embrace and enable Bahrain Internet users, both beginners and advanced users; Provide technical support and consultation concerning Internet issues for members and non-members; and Furnish studies, research material, and tools in all areas via an Information Network.

IjMA3www.ijma3.orgIJMA3 is an international non-governmental non-profit organization consisting of a consortium of 13 national ICT association members from countries across the Middle East and North Africa. As the regional voice of the ICT industry, IJMA3 is dedicated to advocating policies that advance the industry’s growth and development; facilitating international trade and investment in ICT products and services; and harnessing ICT toward the fulfillment of critical regional development challenges. IJMA3 is member of and the regional representative for, the World IT and Services Alliance (WITSA), an international body representing the interests of the ICT industry globally.

Bahrain eGovernment Authoritywww.ega.gov.bh The eGovernment Authority (eGA) aims to coordinate and execute e-government initiatives in line with the strategies, plans, and programs set by the Supreme Committee for Information Communication Technology (SCICT).The eGA’s role entails everything from proposing overall policies and appropriate legislations to the SCICT for approval to overseeing the execution of the approved SCICT programs.

ARISPAwww.arispa.orgARISPA (Arab Regional ISPs & DSPs Association) is a non-profit independent organization acting in the interests of Internet & Data Communications services providers in the Arab region.

Gulf Future Businesswww.gfb.bh Gulf Future Business (GFB) is a professional consultancy company that provides premium services which include consultancy services, skills development, and corporate and investment services. GFB is dedicated to provide best business practices to help its customers achieve their business goals.


Conference Topics:The conference will cover diversified topics that focus primarily on challenges and opportunities of ICT development in the Arab world:

· E-Government implementation – Opportunities and Challenges• Impact of ICT on Arab Country Economies – Who is winning? • E-Content development – Can we meet the challenge? • Internet Services – Going forward • New Technology Trends • The Future of the ICT Industry in the MENA Region• The MENA Region Telecommunication Growth• USA to MENA: ICT Business Opportunities• ICT for Development

Organizing Committee

Committee Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Balooshi, President, Bahrain Internet Society

Committee Vice Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Hujairy, CEO, GFB

Committee Members Mr. Nawaf Abdulrahman, VP, Bahrain Internet Society

Mr. Nizar Zakka, Secretary General, IJMA3

Mr. Isa AbdulRahman, E-Government Authority

Mr. Ziad Ismail Asfour, E-Government Authority

Mr. Frank Morais, GM, GFB

Mr. Ebrahim Mansour, Executive Manager, GFB


Business Matching SessionsThe business matching forum will be an important part of the conference program. Participants will be able to meet potential customers and business partners in a venue that is designed to maximize the benefits of the meeting.

Business matching program · Group meetings and presentations at the MENA ICT venue.· External visits or organizations including: · Bahrain Economic Development Board · Bahrain Investors Centre · Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Ministry of Industry and Commerce

USA to MENA Business ActivitiesAs part of the event activities in building business relationships, it would hold special activities and meetings for business opportunities with the USA. This will be a golden opportunity to meet key ICT business representatives from the USA, and have one to one meetings. Bahrain has always positioned itself as a Gateway to the Gulf, and during this event ICT companies from the Gulf, and MENA countries will join the event and will able to discuss and share with their US counterparts ICT business opportunities. The organizers of the event have scheduled a rich program that will enable delegates to take advantage of a number of meetings focused on USA to MENA Business Activities, to achieve maximum benefits over 500 USA ICT companies, and USA Business men were invited to join in the event.


Event WorkshopsThe MENA ICT Conference will have three specialized one-day workshops that focus on some of the hottest ICT topics that we encounter daily.

WORKSHOP I: ENTERPRISE IT NETWORK SECURITy WORKSHOP

Protecting corporate information and technology assets from intruders, thieves, and vandals is a significant challenge for most enterprises. Historically, investments in security technology were made by individual technology managers and business units in response to the specific threats they faced.

MAIN WORKSHOP OBjECTIVES· How to design a Network Security infrastructure system across an enterprise· Comprehend security infrastructure design principles· Get a top-down view of best-practices involved in establishing and enforcing security policies, tools, and guidelines· Understand a range of IT Security technologies available, and how and where these technologies integrate into an IT network infrastructure· Undertake risk assessment and management activities and develop a sound security policy

WORKSHOP II: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGy PROjECT MANAGEMENT

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project. Project management knowledge and practices are best described in terms of their component processes.

MAIN WORKSHOP OBjECTIVES· Maintain control of projects with proven scheduling techniques· Deliver quality systems on time· Plan for the unexpected· Budget more effectively· Keep conflict at a minimum · Expertly use PM software tools

WORKSHOP III: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SERVICES

This workshop targets ISPs and how they can develop and introduce new services to customers. Items that will be considered include: quality assurance, pricing, compliance to regulation and assessing market readiness.

The above information is tentative; finalized workshop information will be available on the event website.


Arab Golden Chip Awards:The Arab Golden Chip Awards (AGCA) is an award launched by IJMA3 to recognize top Arab figures who have contributed to the development of ICT in their countries and in the Arab Region 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 · Best Internet Service Provider

The AGCA’s objective is to promote excellence and innovation in the Arab ICT sector and encourage Arabic digital content, online applications, and e-Business resulting in the increased export of Arab ICT products to the world.

Recognition Awards

· Best ICT Sector Personality in the MENA region· Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project · Best Press Coverage in the MENA Region

Best Online Application for Banking Morocco

Best Online Application in Government Bahrain

Best Online Application in Commerce Palestine

Best Software Product for Export Lebanon

Best Hardware product Iraq

Best Arabic Content Lebanon

2008 Arab Golden Chip Winners


Sponsorship BenefitsSilver

BD 4,000US$10,600

GoldBD 9,000US$24,000

PlatinumBD 15,000US$40,000

DiamondBD 20,000US$55,000

BENEFIT

Preferred Location will be at the entrance of the

Conference Hall

Preferred Location will be at the entrance of the

Conference Hall

Side Hallway/Corridor of the Conference Hall

Company name and logo will be printed in all branding and marketing materials in proportionate sizes

Company name and logo will be in All Above the Line (ATL) activities (TV ads, outdoor campaigns, etc.)

The company will be honored with a plaque by the forum patron at the opening ceremony

Company name, logo, and brief profile published on the website in proportionate sizes

Company advertisement in the final program booklet

Executive officers will be treated as VIP's during the event and the official lunches and dinners

Company logo will be displayed in the hall

Company name and logo will be published in the forum proceedings.

Desk Exhibit

Company executive will be featured during the award ceremony by handing out an award

Ads on the following options:* Delegate badges* Sponsor's ads to be featured on the Projector during breaks* One paper ad/flyer to be distributed during coffee & tea breaks (ad paper/flyer should be provided by the sponsor)

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Sponsorship Form Our Company is pleased to sponsor the MENA ICT WEEK Detail information regarding sponsorship may be obtained from the Sponsorship Coordinator on the following address:

Sponsorship Coordinator P.O. Box 10602, Manama, Kingdom of BahrainTel: +973-17717200 | +973-17710002 Fax: +973-17713500 | E-mail: [email protected]

Diamond Sponsor BD 20,000US $ 55,000

BD 15,000US $ 40,000

BD 9,000US $ 24,000

BD 4,000US $ 10,600

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Company:

Contact Name:

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Email: Alternate Email:

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Payment may be made by:

Bank Draft / Cheques Payable to Bahrain Internet Society

By Bank Transfer:Bahrain Internet SocietyBank Name: HSBC Bank Middle East LimitedBranch: Seef, Kingdom of BahrainAccount Number: A/C No: 001-333590-001Swift Code: BBMEBHBX


Events Special ActivitiesSocial and Entertainment Activities

VS-01 Bahrain FORMULA 1 Circuit:

Visit to Bahrain International Circuit (BIC)In the most unique desert venue, the Bahrain International Circuit is undoubtedly the most technologically advanced and architecturally stunning race track in the world. It is not only an exciting racing circuit, but it also offers unparalleled opportunities and corporate attractions envied by many.

To recognize BIC as a premier racing circuit would be to see only a fraction of what it has to offer. True, it plays host to the FIA Formula One World Championship, as well as the Australian V8 Supercars Championship, the FIA European Drag Racing and other international and regional racing championships, but it shines equally as bright as a venue for corporate, public and private events. The Corporate Driving Days is fast becoming one of the most popular activities that the BIC has to offer. This intensive program will give you a taste of the wide variety of on-track and off-track activities that can be experienced at our award-winning circuit making it a one-of-a-kind experience in the Gulf!

VS-02 Visit to Bahrain Culture Locations:A one day tour to Bahrain culture locations, including: Bahrain Fort, Bait Aljasra, Bahrain Museum and other locations.

BUSINESS VISITSFollowing some of the planned visits to important business and investment areas, specific visits can be arranged to other places of interest. You may contact the organizer for details.

VB-01 Visit to the Bahrain Investors centreVB-02 Visit to Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and IndustryVB-03 Visit to the Economic Development Board


Event OrganizerGulf Future Business

Gulf Future Business (GFB) is a professional consultancy company that provides premium services that include consultancy services, training services, and corporate & investment services. GFB is dedicated to provide business best-practices to help its customers achieve their business objectives. Our “high performance business” strategy is built on our expertise in consultancy and skill development to help clients perform at the highest levels so they can create sustainable value for their customers and shareholders. Using our industry knowledge, service-offering expertise and technology capabilities, we identify new business and technology trends and develop solutions to help clients to:

• Enter new markets. • Increase revenues. • Improve performance. • Deliver products and services more effectively and efficiently.

Company Services:Gulf Future Business through its wide range of professional network and in-house expertise team can provide multiple services to clients in Bahrain, the Gulf region and the international market. The main areas of services that GFB is able to help its clients are the following services:

Consultancy ServicesGFB provides a range of professional consultancy services across multiple business industries. Its knowledge and experience, along with its long-standing affiliations with major business industry leaders, makes GFB a strong consultancy partner in a number of areas.

Training ServicesGulf Future Business (GFB) provides specialized skills development services through different delivery channels that range from organizing specialized seminars coached by top notch consultants to conducting specific programs that focus on the client’s requirements and needs.

Corporate and Investment ServicesGulf Future Business assists companies and individuals to establish businesses in Bahrain and other Gulf states. GFB recommends Bahrain as a strong base for doing business for the entire Gulf region. GFB has a strong and capable network that links suppliers, investors, and opportunities in one strong network.


Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning “Two Seas”, and refers to two facts, that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, and that to the south and north, the waters of the Gulf separate it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.

Bahrain is a mature, well-established business hub with the largest financial institutions in the Gulf. With a modern business track record of nearly 40 years, Bahrain is still the financial services leader in the entire region. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the country’s single regulator, is unquestionably the region’s best and most respected regulator. Countries in the Gulf look to Bahrain when formulating their own regulations and structures, because of Bahrain’s tested, transparent and enforced rule of law.

Bahrain provides a free, open and transparent environment for businesses and has a globally competitive, value-creation story which focuses on sustainability, skills and good governance. A growing demand for ICT products and services is a natural consequence of strong growth in other sectors. Financial services, construction, retail, manufacturing and the energy industry all need more and more ICT support, products and systems integration.

ICT software companies in Bahrain include Software AG of Germany and four of India’s largest IT companies, Satyam, Zain (Vodafone), TCS and WIPRO. Hewlett-Packard has also signaled its intention to make Bahrain a regional center by acquiring a major Bahrain IT business, NCS.

Significant investment has already been undertaken to provide a highly-developed technology infrastructure. Bahrain is linked to the rest of the region by the Fibre Optic Gulf cable and the high- tech FLAG Falcon cable system.

About Bahrain


VISA informationFor a short term visa, please visit website www.bahrain.bh or check your eligibility from:www.evisa.gov.bh

1. All GCC nationals are not required an entry visa to Bahrain.

2. All other nationals residing in GCC and have a valid residence permit in their respective countries for more than 6 months will get an entry visa for Bahrain for a period of 1 week on arrival at the Bahrain airport or causeway.

3. Nationals of some EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the USA may obtain visas on arrival for tourist or business stays of up to 2 weeks. The fee is approximately US$13.00. If working for a media company (e.g. a news paper or TV company) a special invitation from the Bahrain authorities is required.

4. Some Europeans, Americans, Malaysians by birth are not required to obtain a visa in advance; they will receive a one week visa at the Bahrain airport immigration counter.

5. All other nationals should send their passport copies to the conference secretariat at least two weeks prior to the conference in order to arrange their one week visa. There will be a fee for the visa and handling of BD20 or US$55 to be paid to the conference secretariat in advance through bank transfer or credit card mail order.

Event venue information:The Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain with its 246 well appointed rooms and suites all with high speed internet access is the perfect location for the business traveler as it is within the diplomatic area where most of the banks and embassies are located and conveniently situated within 10 minutes of the airport.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain has a large business, conference and banqueting venue experienced in catering for all events and occasions. The Bahrain Conference Centre, conveniently adjoining the hotel is a purpose built venue that is undoubtedly one of the most versatile centers imaginable in Bahrain, whatever your requirements the Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain will ensure that your event will be a success.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain has a true understanding of taste. The hotel guests are offered an array of dining delights from the elegant Waves Seafood Restaurant, Harvesters typical British pub with draught beer and pub food featuring live entertainment nightly, the La Mosaique all day dining restaurant with specialty evenings and Tracks Sports Bar where all the latest sports are broadcasted live on a large screen.

Crowne Plaza Hotel

King Faisal Highway, 5831, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel Nos: +973 17-531122Fax Nos: +973 17-533992

www.cp-bahrain.com

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Please complete the registration form in CAPITAL LETTERS and return to Gulf Future Business by email or fax.

Participation Fees: Fees below are per single delegate; please choose your option accordingly.

The conference fees include attendance to all sessions, conference folder, proceedings, coffee breaks, entry to exhibition, access to internet in the exhibition area, daily lunch, Certificate of Attendance and Gala dinner.

The Leading regional ICT Conferencewww.menaict.com26-28 january 2010Crowne Plaza HotelManama, Kingdom of Bahrain

DelegateRegistration FormPayment in US$ or Bahraini Dinars payable to Gulf Future Business S.P.C.:

• Banker’s draft• Cashier’s cheque• Company cheque drawn from Bahraini bank• Money transfer:

Account name : Gulf Future Business S.P.C.Account no. : 003-694141-001Currency : Bahraini DinarsBank name : Ahli United BankBranch : Adliya BranchAddress : P.O. Box 2424, Manama Kingdom of BahrainSwift code : AUBBBHBM

Exhibition contact details:Event Coordinator

P.O. Box 10602, Manama, Kingdom of BahrainTel: +973-17717200 | +973-17710002 Fax: +973-17713500E-mail: [email protected]

Delegate Registration policy

• Payment is due in full at the time of registration and includes lunches, refreshments and detailed conference materials.

• Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be subject to cancellation.

• You may substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable advance notice to the organizers in writing.Registration cancelled in writing less than 30 days before the event will be refunded 50% of the registration fees.

• Participation will be confirmed upon receipt of delegate full payment.

• The official conference language will be in English.

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Workshop Topics:(Please check one box)

Rate per delegate for 2 Days conference

Rate per Delegate for 1 Day Workshop

Amount per Delegate

US$ 650BD 240

US$ 450BD 165

Enterprise IT Network Security

Information Technology Project Management

Internet Service Providers: Development of New Services

Interested in Business matching

• 10% Early Bird Discount for confirmation received before 15th September 2009.

• 15% Discount on combined registration (Conference + Workshop registration)

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