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2 The best competition is with yourself. 1 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 2 KNOWLEDGE AGE PREDICTIONS 3 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) The International Company for Auditing and Business Consulting 5 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) The Corporate Global Digital University of Employability 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP) The International Company for IPR Protection 7 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH CLOUD (TAG CLOUD) 8 SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OFFICES 9 THE CHAIRMAN - TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH PROFILE 2 Message From The Chairman

3 KNOWLEDGE AGE PREDICTIONS TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. INTERNATIONAL (TAGI) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH LEGAL (TAG-LEGAL) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. CONSULTING (TAG-CONSULT) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (TAGITI) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH E-SOLUTIONS (TAG E-SOLUTIONS) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH VALUATION (TAG-VALUE) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ADVISORY (TAG-ADVISORS) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TRANSLATION, DISTRIBUTION AND PUBLISHING (TAG-TRANSLATE) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (TAG-AQARAT) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH CAPITAL SERVICES (TAG-CAPITAL) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH RECRUITMENT (TAG-RECRUIT) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTERNATIONAL PRESS AND PUBLISHING (TAG-PUBLISH) Message From The Chairman

4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) OBJECTIVES SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS SETUP THE DIGITAL UNIVERSITY CONCEPT QUALITY FRAMEWORK TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (TAGSB) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (TAGUCB) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ARABIC ENCYCLOPEDIA (TAGIPEDIA) TAGITOP TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH DOMAINS (TAG-DOMAINS) TAG-IP-NEWS AGENCY TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH CLOUD (TAG CLOUD) SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OFFICES TAGCO SERVICES TAGIP (AGIP) SERVICES TAGIUNI PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS LIST OF TAGIUNI FACULTY MEMBERS TAG-ORG CHART TAG-ORG OFFICES AND UNDER ESTABLISHMENT TAG-ORG WEBSITES THE CHAIRMAN- TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH PROFILE TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TAG CSR Message From The Chairman

5 1 Message From The Chairman Message From The Chairman 5

6 Welcome to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University Welcome to the future of education and learning. We are on the cutting edge of a new and challenging educational environment, driven by rapid technological advances and socioeconomic forces, unleashed by globalization. Our educational philosophy and approach are designed to equip the next generation of leaders, managers, and professionals to thrive in the fast-changing world of the 21st century. Our efforts at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI) are led by gifted scholars, innovative leaders, and reputable professors who provide an exceptional online environment to study and acquire the skills needed to build rewarding lives, and to be productive members of global Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh society. The strength and power of Talal Abu- Ghazaleh University lies in our dedicated staff and talented students. Our educational team works extraordinarily hard to provide intellectual challenges worthy of our students because we believe in them; and we believe in their ability to generate new ideas to shape the future as leaders in all aspects of life. I invite you to discover what Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University has to offer and see what makes it an innovative modern education. We provide a unique learning experience in disciplines which lead to academic degrees, professional and language certification, and entrepreneurship. Based on US data, by the year 2020, 80% of college education will OCCUR online and college campuses will transition into a different form of institution. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University is supported by, which is one of the largest global firms of professional services. operates out of 80 offices World Wide. has been a pioneer in establishing world-class education and training services to develop human capital globally. Today, I welcome you to the world of tomorrow. Welcome to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chairman Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University 2 Message From The Chairman

7 2 To get there, you should start from here. Knowledge Age Predictions Knowledge Age Predictions 1

8 KNOWLEDGE AGE PREDICTIONS The invasion of armies can be resisted; the invasion of ideas cannot be resisted. Victor Hugo chairman and founder, His Excellency Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, shares his fascinating views and those of others in setting the scene for the next generation, the generation of the Knowledge Age. Do we know what the world will look like in 2020? In a word, no. But we do have a better idea of what we should be looking for, and how to prepare for it. The following is a list of scenarios that aims to do just that. The purpose of the scenario process is less about predicting the future than it is about exploring the possible future implications of our present actions. Naturally, the scenarios are neither complete nor finalized. Still, they can provide valuable insights into what the world might look like in 2020 and what role ICT might play in shaping it. 1. Technology during this century will focus on the mind with which God has privileged mankind because so very few of its numerous divine secrets have been revealed or uncovered so far. The challenge is how to capitalize and monetize intellect developed through internet use and to effectively reward people for their endeavors. Employees must be better prepared to become a knowledge agent or knowledge employee. 2. We have moved from the Information Age to the Knowledge Age and will continue to the Wisdom Age during the next century. During the Information Age, we facilitated the flow of information. In the Knowledge Age, we use it efficiently to create knowledge and wealth. In the Wisdom Age, we will use it for the benefit of humanity. Cyberspace provides the prospect of a global democracy; a world without borders with all users enjoying the same rights. Information and communication technologies can make substantial contributions towards achieving greater safety for humanity. Not enough has been done to achieve this so far. 3. We are now on the threshold of the age of smart internet. In the next 50 years, e-commerce will become our de facto marketplace, replacing the traditional marketplace. We will stop thinking about and treating the world of the digital as separate from our own because we will be living a digitized existence. Our world is digital. Information technology will perform most of our daily workload and will be friendlier to us than a lot of our friends ever are. Everything will be digitally signed. Smart engines or machines and smart software will move us from virtual to virtual reality. The century will witness the rise of more intelligent machines and smart hardware. Compatibility will become universal. 4. More progress will be achieved in one calendar year than what was achieved during the preceding 10 years. It took 200 years to fill the Library of Congress with all of its content, while the future will see the equivalent volume created every few minutes. Technology is not cumulative but it is pluralistic (multipartite) with the one invention often unleashing or leading to a series of inventions. Over the next 50 years there will be an immeasurable improvement in Information Technology performance compared to today. You only have to look back 20 years to realize just how far and how quickly we are moving. 2 Knowledge Age Predictions

9 In 1961, a gigaflop of computing power cost $1.1 trillion. Today, the same amount costs just $1.80. We should expect computer and telecommunication costs to be zero over the next 50 years. Communication will be achieved through any device and at no cost via the internet or wireless broadband. 5. The next billion users of the internet will not be human. Intelligent machines will learn to communicate with each other more than human beings talk to each other. As computers become more human-like, mankind will become more like computers. Machines will become completely audio and visually literate. It will not be long before each of us is using just one digital device for all types of media and communications. Our smartphones will also serve as ID cards, identifying each of us via a unique global internet number that can be used across the world for any purpose. 6. Another future language is the code of life (Life code): - Vital Biotechnology and Bio-informatics. - A series consisting of billions of letters such as A, T, C, G The science of genetics will become a dominant force in the 21st Century and those who ignore it may never understand how this influential force can impact their lives. A Genetic Map will replace the conventional ID document we currently hold. It will contain a bank of information identified by the person s genetic number. With 90% of current medicines not providing a cure, future treatments will be individually tailored, by virtue of the genetic map to address each case for each person. 7. In today s world, if you cannot export knowledge, you will not be able to achieve wealth. The path to wealth creation is in knowledge creation. When sharing, spreading, or selling knowledge, the key is to make the buyer part of the network and to ensure that the network is steadily growing. Attempts to control or hoard knowledge will depreciate its value. Consider the fax machine. The first buyer had a useless device until it was able to communicate with other fax machines. And with every additional fax machine sold, the network becomes much more valuable and encourages every buyer to become a salesman too: Don t you have a fax? You should get one. If you are not able to create knowledge with the protection of Intellectual Property Rights, you will not be able to innovate. Digital Intellectual Property will be at the core of trade and business. At Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University We Predict the Future by Making it Happen. Knowledge Age Predictions 3

10 3 He who believes that great inventions cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () 2 INTRODUCTION 3 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 5 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) 5 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-TAGIP (AGIP) 7 CHART TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION 1

11 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () INTRODUCTION With offices throughout the Arab world, was established in1972 to serve Arab countries and foreign investors interested in conducting business in the region. is present in every major Arab city, making us the only regional firm of international, and multilingual, highly trained professionals providing diversified services worldwide. Capitalizing on our diversified knowledge of the socio-economic and regulatory factors governing the Arab region, recognized the need to contribute and assist in building the capacities and enhancing the development of the Arab institutions in order to ensure the continuity and sustainability of developing and modernizing the Arab region. employs highly experienced specialists from different nationalities who predict economic and social trends based on their extensive knowledge of the region and evaluate alternatives to determine the most customized solutions for current and anticipated problems. has earned an outstanding record of success among its clients, which include competent agencies, international and pan-arab governmental funding organizations, as well as leading entities in the areas of banking, industry, insurance and commerce. We have successfully assisted our clients with complex business and management decisions. Mission Our mission is to offer our clients a complete range of high-quality professional services and to train our staff to the highest international standards to contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of the Arab World in the context of the global economy. HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, during the bi-annual meeting held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum in Amman - February 4, TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION

12 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI) is the global digital corporate university established to take e-education to the next level. The University is the brainchild of HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, who recognized a need for an educational body that can provide superior educational programs tailored to the needs of individuals, no matter where they are in the world. This is the first business model of a corporate digital university with no limits and nonstop innovation with special programs designed to fulfill every individual s needs in business, management, information technology, and languages. The University reaches every corner of the world with easy and secure registration, comfortable online settings and a professional staff of gifted scholars, thought-leaders, and professors who excel in their field. TAGIUNI offers a variety of education programs virtually and on a blended setup mainly in the areas of business, IT, management, and Islamic finance. These programs include academic degrees, professional and language certificates, vocational qualifications, and more. With a special focus on languages, TAGIUNI promises a complete range of training programs to cover Arabic, English, and Chinese. TAGIUNI provides the following academic programs: 1) Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) International Accounting. Logistics. Management. Marketing. Management Information Systems. Business Information Systems. Graduates of the first masters class of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business German Jordanian University. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION 3

13 2) Master of Business Administration (MBA): A virtual MBA is applicable in a broad range of career choices. It is generally proposed for the working professional and it is specifically designed as a business degree. An MBA can be very beneficial in terms of career mobility and advancement. Those with MBA degrees are more likely to qualify for positions in management, consulting, finance, operations, and human resources. Making it possible for professionals to earn an MBA degree without temporarily having to put their careers on hold, virtual programs utilize the Internet to deliver a business education that is not confined by class times or academic calendars. These types of programs typically operate around the concept of flexible scheduling in which MBA courses can be accessed 24 hours a day. The areas that are taught in this MBA are: International Accounting Marketing Management Banking and Finance Human Resources Quality Management Logistics Information System 3) Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA): The Executive MBA differs from a traditional MBA in that it is geared towards business professionals with several years of management experience. Therefore, the courses do not include the foundational business administration framework found in a standard MBA program. Instead, classes focus on processes, improved management strategies, and direct application in the workplace. A virtual Executive MBA provides students with a thorough business administration education in major areas, including: Management Human Resources Marketing 4) PhD in Business Administration: The PhD degree offered by TAGIUNI provides an integrated approach to teaching and research, with training modules being followed across the first two years of the research degree. This approach has been designed to help postgraduates meet the demands of a changing world, equipping them with the professional and personal skills that are increasingly necessary in the workplace. The areas covered in this program are: Business Administration Finance Marketing Accounting Management. 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION

14 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. ( TAGCO) is the global professional business services company formed in 1972 covering the following: Accounting, External Audit, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Taxation, Consultancy, Economic and Strategic Studies, Management Advisory Services, Technology Transfer Project Management, Real Estate Management, Investors and Business Advisory Services, Human Resources and Recruitment Services, E-Government, E-Commerce, E-Education, IT Consulting Services, IT and Security Audit, Website Design, Professional Interpretation and Translation, ERP Consulting Services, IT and Internet Skills, Legal Services (Solicitors and Attorneys), and Public Offering. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property - TAGIP (AGIP) is the International Company for IPR Protection. It was established in Kuwait in 1972, under the name of T.M.P Agents at a time when IP protection was still in its early stages of development in the Arab region. TAGIP (AGIP) has worked closely with Arab governments and multilateral organizations to introduce an efficient IPR system that has brought significant changes to the region. These countries include Bahrain, Lebanon, Yemen, Oman, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. With the new system, major multinational corporations now have confidence to expand to the region with the assurance that their investments are protected. In addition, creative Arab individuals such as architects, artists, designers, scientists, musicians and writers, are encouraged to render more ideas and innovations, with their hard work rewarded and properly protected. This commitment to IPR protection has been reinforced through TAGIP s continued involvement with international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It has also worked closely with NGOs such as the International Trademark Association (INTA), International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), as well as funding support of Arab NGOs, such as the Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) and the Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries (LES-AC). TAGIP (AGIP) has organized and sponsored, in coordination with WIPO, ASIP and WTO, training for members of the judiciary and district attorneys across the Arab world. TAGIP has also published numerous ground-breaking reference works on IP in the Arab world, including the compilation of an English translation of all the Arab Intellectual Property Laws, and the publishing of a major Intellectual Property Dictionary. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION 5

15 TAGIP (AGIP) was ranked as an industry leader in patent prosecution and contentious work for 2012, according to an annual survey conducted by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), which indicates the overall strength of its patent portfolio with a combined measure for quality and quantity. TAGIP (AGIP) has created ag-ip-news Agency, the only specialized global IP news agency in the world which was exclusively established to cover IP news, events, and activities. As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (), ag-ip-news Agency leads the way in the field of IP monitoring and reporting in the context of the fast-growing interest in IP issues, to fulfill its paramount mission: to provide our users worldwide with a credible source of relevant news and reports. To maintain professional standards and credibility, an experienced and highly-qualified team of journalists powers the news agency. Together with professional journalistic skills and vast knowledge in IP issues, the team guarantees instantaneous coverage of IP events through its extensive networks and connections within the global IP community. 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION

16 CHART TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () (Trade names Chart) TAGCO TAGIP TAGIUNI TAGI (Audit) TAG Aqarat TAG-Consults TAG-Capital TAGITI TAG-Valuation TAG-Advisory TAG-VISA TAG-Legal TAG-Translate TAG-Recruit TAG-E-Solutions TAG-Publications TAG-TENDERS TAG-Domains AGIP-Renewals TAG-Academic: TAGSB TAG-Research TAG-Education TAG-Universities TAGUB TAG-Continuous Education: TAG-Academies TAG-CIMA TAGLA TAG-Cambridge IT TAG-CIC TAG-Training Academy TAG-ICT Academy TAG-PMP Academy TAG-HR Academy TAG-MA Academy TAG-Vocational Academy TAG-Vocational Education TAG-Professional Training TAG-Innovative Education (TAGLIA) CSR: ASCA AKMS LES-AC ASIP TAG-Knowledge ASREN AROQA ECOJOSTATE AGIP News Agency TAGITI News Agency TAGITOP TAG Concerto FM TAG- Confucius TAGPEDIA TAG-Forum TAG-Computer Refurbishment Corporate Governance Center Family Business Forum TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION 7

17 4 Benchmark your performance, not by comparison to others, but rather to the limits of your abilities. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. INTERNATIONAL (TAGI) 3 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH LEGAL (TAG-LEGAL) 3 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. CONSULTING (TAG-CONSULT) 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (TAGITI) 5 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH E-SOLUTIONS (TAG E-SOLUTIONS) 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH VALUATION (TAG-VALUE) 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ADVISORY (TAG-ADVISORS) 7 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TRANSLATION, DISTRIBUTION AND PUBLISHING (TAG-TRANSLATE) 7 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (TAG-AQARAT) 7 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH CAPITAL SERVICES (TAG-CAPITAL) 8 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH RECRUITMENT (TAG-RECRUIT) 8 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TENDERS (TAG-TENDERS) 9 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTERNATIONAL PRESS AND PUBLISHING (TAG-PUBLISH) TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 1

18 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. (TAGCO) The International Company for Auditing and Business Consulting Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & C o. is one of the most fundamental companies within the Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization family tree. Formed in 1972, TAGCO provides professional services in: Accounting, External Audit, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Taxation, Consultancy, Economic and Strategic Studies, Management Advisory Services, Technology Transfer Project Management, Real Estate Management, Investors and Business Advisory Services, Human Resources and Recruitment Services, E-Government, E-Commerce, E-Education, IT Consulting Services, IT and Security Audit, Website Design, Professional Interpretation and Translation, ERP Consulting Services, IT and Internet Skills, Legal Services (Solicitors and Attorneys) and Public Offering. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. INTERNATIONAL (TAGI) TAGI has developed into a leading Arab accounting company over the past three decades by being one of the first to introduce international standards across the Arab world. TAGI is recognized across the Arab world as a name synonymous with high standards and integrity in the fields of accounting, auditing and financial services. It has represented Arab accountants in international forums, and continuously acquires educational and professional recognition for Arab accountants. TAGI continues to employ a higher percentage of Arab Certified Public Accountants (ACPA) than any other firm in the region. In addition, TAGI is currently the only Arab member of the Forum of Firms (FOF), which is an international network of accounting firms that perform audits of financial statements that are or may be used across national borders. TAGI Services: Assurance Services Non-Assurance Services Financial Advisory Services Accounting Records Bookkeeping Special Purpose Audits Cost Accounting Taxation Internal Audit Services Participants of the CaseWare Working Papers and CaseWare Audit Module provided by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International. 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO)

19 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH LEGAL (TAG-LEGAL) Legal services are provided by TAG-Legal, a global business law firm established in 1998 that employs more than 400 lawyers and professionals stationed all around the world to provide clients with the best legal advice and professional service. Attorneys and in-house lawyers work harmoniously from strategically located offices, offering the best services to local, regional, and multinational clients. TAG-Legal Services: Administrative Law Advertising and Marketing Regulations Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Banking Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Business Restructuring Commercial Law Corporate Finance and Legal Services Employment and Benefits Legal Proceedings Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Ventures Real Estate Litigation and Legal Consultation Insurance and Reinsurance Intellectual Property Litigation and Legal Consultation Investment Funds Islamic Finance Tax Telecommunications Trade Customs and Secrets Transport and Shipping Law TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & CO. CONSULTING (TAG-CONSULT) Consultancy plays a major role in TAGCO s focus in the business world. TAG-Consult employs a diverse and highly skilled workforce delivering business and investment advisory services, organization and restructuring services, financial consulting, quality management systems, and privatization services around the world. During the aggressive growth and development phase that characterized the Arab region in the 70 s and 80 s, TAG-Consult was established with a focus on the preparation of feasibility studies for new firms. Today it also specializes in conducting market studies and handling the business aspects of company formation and international joint ventures. HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and Dr. Khalid Wazani, Chairman of ISSNAAD Consulting exchange a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in providing consultation services- January 16, TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 3

20 Along with these traditional services, TAG-Consult has consulted on mergers, privatization, and business valuations. Its focus is also turning to issues of corporate governance, family-owned businesses, professional education, and the role of information management in developing benchmarking standards. Since its establishment in 1998, TAG-Consult has cemented a strong reputation in general management, financial management, organizational development, information systems, quality management systems, environmental management systems, human resources, and cost management studies. TAG-Consult Services: Business and Investment Advisory Services Organization and Restructuring Financial Consulting Quality Management Systems Privatization and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Services Human Resources Consulting Services Security, Military and Public Safety Engineering Project Management Consulting Services: Project Management/Construction Management Cost & Contract Management Program Management Construction Claims and Disputes Services Construction Supervision Energy Management Procurement/Contract Services Project Planning & Scheduling Design Review & Design Optimization Service Facilities Management Pre-Design Management Services Independent Engineering/Funders Representation Value Engineering Management Consultancy Cost Engineering Health & Safety Construction cost estimating and B.O.Q preparation Surety Consulting TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (TAGITI) TAGITI, launched in 2001, is a consulting firm specialized in providing IT Audit, ERP Services, ICT Consulting, Business Solutions and Website Services to the international business community. TAGITI Services: Application Audit Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery ERP Consulting and Audit ICT Consulting IT Governance Implementation (ISO27001, ITIL, COBIT) IT and Security Audit IT Policies and Procedures Development IT Strategic Technology Planning IT Vendor Selection and Supervision 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO)

21 TAG-IT News Agency Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG-IT) News Agency was established to serve as a coverage tool of the latest news, events, and activities in the information technology field. The News Agency is as another member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (); thus proceeding with fulfilling the mission of the Organization in being a vital key player in every field of service it provides. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH E-SOLUTIONS (TAG E-SOLUTIONS) TAG E-Solutions, established in 2001, offers custom-made information technology that gives businesses an edge over competitors. Its software solutions study, analyze and take into consideration a business s current technology and operational activities, Its organizational culture, and the path for growth in order to provide with the appropriate technology. Educational Products: College Students Affairs & Registration System College E-exam College E-Learning Intellectual Property: IP Management System IP Tracking System Domain Names Registration System TAG Mobile Application: TAG E-Solutions offers mobile applications development for both Android and IOS as well as other operating systems. TAG E-Solutions Services: Accounting Systems HR Management and Payroll Systems Supply Chain Systems Health and Life Insurance Systems Point of Sales Group Dictionaries Training Courses Management Systems Recruitment Systems Employees Attendance Systems Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence Systems Portal (intranet) Document Management Systems Websites Using Sharepoint Portal Workflow Capabilities Social Networking Capabilities Search Engines Collaboration Business Intelligence Capabilities Business Connectivity Services Content Management Systems Mailing Systems Media Management Systems Blogs, Forums, Polls and Surveys Wiki Systems Websites Development Websites Design Websites Auditing E-Marketing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) E-commerce Applications TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 5

22 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH VALUATION (TAG-VALUE) Since its inception in 2000, TAG-VALUE delivers sensible and tangible information and reports on the best financial methods related to Business and/or Intellectual Property (IP) valuation, derived from experience and combined with sound judgment. Its team of professionals has extensive experience in providing solid financial advice in any given situation covering nearly every industry sector. TAG-VALUATION Services: A. Valuation Services 1- Business Valuation Securities Valuation Stock Valuation Tangible Asset Valuation Valuation of Intellectual Property and other Intangible Assets 2- Financial Valuation Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill Impairment Testing 3- Valuation Reviews and Fairness Opinions B. Due Diligence Services Financial Due Diligence Market and Commercial Due Diligence Legal Due Diligence Tax Due Diligence C. Financial Modeling Services D. Branding Services Brand Strategies Brand Designs TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ADVISORY (TAG-ADVISORS) TAG-Advisors, launched in 2004, is one of the first and leading networking companies in the Arab region specializing in project management and technology transfer services. Its main function is to provide effective market entry solutions to international companies wishing to conduct business in the Arab region. TAG-ADVISORY Services: Project Management Commercial Mediation Services Locating Strategic Partners for Projects Locating Investors and Potential Financial Funding Locating Capital to Invest in Ongoing and New Project and Business Ideas Franchising, Licensing and Technology Transfer Facilitation Locating Distributors and Agents 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO)

23 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TRANSLATION, DISTRIBUTION AND PUBLISHING (TAG-TRANSLATE) TAG-Translate is one of the most reputable translation companies in the world with thousands of pages translated daily into a variety of languages. Established in 2000, TAG-Translation prides itself on delivering quality, accuracy, and consistency on every translation job it handles. TAG-Translate Services: Translation Technical Translation and Website Arabization Specialized Translation Legal Translation Business or Economic Translation Interpretation Simultaneous Interpretation Consecutive Interpretation Training Translation Training Courses TOEFL Courses Executive director of TAG-Translate Mr. Ahmad Noubeh (left) receives the EN certificate for translation services from Mr. Mohammed Ali Ibrahim, the representative of the Austrian Standards Institute (ON), Amman, TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (TAG-AQARAT) TAG-Aqarat was established to meet the Arab market s real estate needs and provides specialized and professional real estate ervices. TAG-Aqarat Services: Real Estate Consultancy Real Estate Management Real Estate Development TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH CAPITAL SERVICES (TAG-CAPITAL) TAG-Capital assists companies in turning challenges into opportunities. This is achieved through high-quality consulting to sustain a stronger and more stable business, sharpen process efficiency, and unlock talent and creativity in order to attract investments. TAG-Capital Services: Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Security Offering Debt Issuance Asset Management Corporate Finance Due Diligence (Legal/Financial) Strategy Consulting Risk Management TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 7

24 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH RECRUITMENT (TAG-RECRUIT) TAG-Recruit was established in 2003 to provide professional recruitment services across the local and international business sector. Its expertise lies in finding and attracting the right talent, based on an overall understanding of a client s needs, with the simple goal of matching the suitable candidate to the right job. TAG-Recruit has acquired an outstanding reputation for providing high quality services to a wide range of clients, ranging from telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, retail, construction, import and export, to many more lines of business. TAG-Recruit Services: Human Resources Services Recruitment Services Post-Recruitment Services Employment Advice Samir Murad, Minister of Labor visits the booth of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Recruitment during the Job Fair organized by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society and Akhtaboot, 2010 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TENDERS (TAG-TENDERS) Internal Services to Member Firms: Identification and assessment of opportunities. Registering and listing at important providers for the different services. Development of a database of experts and companies. Training related to tendering. Preparation of expressions of interest and proposals. Monitoring proposals and EOLS. External Services: Procurement and tendering consulting (Development of procurement systems). Capacity building related to tendering. Functional: basic areas to include: Training Management Consulting Auditing Translation Legal Services Intellectual Property IT Consultancy Educational Consultancy Engineering Consultancy 8 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO)

25 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTERNATIONAL PRESS AND PUBLISHING (TAG-PUBLISH) TAG-Publish issues and distributes s publications and ensures they are designed and prepared to the highest of international standards. The company also works closely with both public and private corporations, as well as scientific and research institutions to provide them with the latest professional and scientific publications. These include: Abu-Ghazaleh Accounting and Business Dictionary, Abu- Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Dictionary, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Dictionary, International Accounting Standards- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing IFAC Handbook of Auditing and Ethics Pronouncements. TAG-Publish Services: Printing Consultations Distribution and Publishing Supervising the Printing Process s publications HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh presenting to Mr. Sharbel Aoun, Lebanese ambassador to Jordan, a signed copy of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Dictionary, Amman, 2009 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH & Co. (TAGCO) 9

26 5 Successes and failures are a two-way bridge to each other. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) Democratizing World-Class Education 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 2 INTRODUCTION 3 OBJECTIVES 4 DIGITAL SETUP 5 THE CONCEPT OF DIGITAL UNIVERSITY 5 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (TAGSB) 7 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (TAGUCB) 9 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ARABIC ENCYCLOPEDIA (TAGIPEDIA) 9 TAGITOP TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 1

27 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (TAGUINI) Introduction Democratizing World-Class Education The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University follows the successful Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) at the German Jordanian University in Amman, Jordan, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAGUCB) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Both institutions follow the traditional method of teaching whereby the faculty and the students meet in a classroom and engage in learning activities. In the short time since its formation in 2006, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business has become a premier institution and is the only school of business in the region to receive the prestigious European accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). Times have changed. Access to education should not be restricted to only those who can afford to devote time to being physically present in an educational institution. Many candidates seek higher education but are unable to leave their jobs for extended periods of time. Virtual education allows students to benefit from high academic standards while maintaining their jobs and their regular income. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University was created to provide high level online education to talented students wherever they may be. It uses world-class accredited programs through partnerships cemented with leading educational institutions and prestigious universities. Our programs are offered jointly with those universities and our students will receive diplomas bearing both the name of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University and the name of the participating partner university. It is supported by which is one of the largest global firms of professional services, operating from 80 offices World Wide. has been a pioneer in establishing world-class education and training services to develop human capital globally. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University cyber educational space offers the best quality learning techniques and programs that lead to a variety of academic degrees, corporate education, professional certifications, languages diplomas, vocational qualifications and more. It prepares highly trained individuals in the emerging fields of business and technology. Through the establishment of comprehensive education, strong communication skills and intelligent leadership the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University has the ability to train the future leaders of the global knowledge economy. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University is an integral part of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s mission to introduce major change in work culture, intellectual assets and the future aspirations of TAG- Org by transforming its current image of an internationally reputed regional capacity building organization into a world-class and leading global organization. 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

28 The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University optimizes the use of s intellectual and institutional assets through a global network of official branches, representation bureaus and associated partners to extend its education market via the delivery of face to face, blended and virtual learning methodologies. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University provides: Education for employability. Education for the digital era. Education for citizenship. Education for the future. Education through learning. Education for leadership. Education electronically. Education for innovation. Education for sustainable development. Vision Create an internationally competitive corporate, virtual and global educational institution to rival any world-class university offering online education. Mission The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University trains the next generation of business and professional leaders through high quality academic programs, professional certification, language diplomas, entrepreneurship training and innovative learning in a variety of disciplines. It attracts students and professionals from across the world, contributing to excellence in learning, and fulfilling the needs of citizens by providing them with the skills of emerging technologies and disciplines. OBJECTIVES Achieve the Education Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) including technological changes and improved education system through investing in high quality education. Achieve sustainable economic growth and development (poverty reduction, better health and improved resilience to economic fluctuations). Increase productivity and employment opportunities through certification, diplomas, and degrees which open employment doors and increase the capacity to learn more and adapt to new technology and opportunities. Eliminate the barriers that prevent people from attaining as much education as other population groups in more advanced countries. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University helps people from different nationalities, ages, gender, and income levels to gain knowledge and education. Increase internet user numbers to make emerging economies more competitive. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 3

29 The diagram illustrates the impact of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University on students, and on the region: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University Quality and Relevance World-Class Curriculum Innovation Digital setup Students Leadership Skills Communication Skills World-Rounded Education Entrepreneurship Next Generation leaders Region and Globe Educated Workforce Global Competitiveness Economic Development The following are special characteristics: Operating virtually and in a classroom environment (blended learning) A world-class network of partners and affiliates Courses accredited in their respective fields An experienced worldwide faculty Selecting only those students with the ability and talent to succeed Co-branded diplomas with partner institutions A continuous assessment and outcomes program DIGITAL SETUP The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University is one of the most technologically advanced educational institutions providing a state-of the-art learning environment blended with web-based education and real time virtual teaching and learning. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University provides technologies and facilities to leverage educational resources including elearning (ecourses, etextbooks, electures, elibrary, etc) to shift to a learner centric approach, which encourages employability and sustainable learning. When exploring the digital environment at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, students are immersed in a seamless and unique digital experience. A new digital world opens up with instant e-registration, on-line payments and course selection as well as web access to the latest world news in business and politics. 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

30 THE CONCEPT OF A DIGITAL UNIVERSITY A Digital University provides education and learning techniques through a well architected webportal on the Internet. It uses computer programming and multimedia technologies to deliver its virtual classes, course modules, interactive tutorials, online simulation and virtual reality application to support lab and experimental work, assignments, and finally assessment, examinations and certification. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University is a real university in the virtual space and offers all its services in an integrated way through the Internet. All functions are performed through a portal, which includes the university website, enabling users to interact with the university from anywhere and at anytime. It is a creative, interactive and innovative online learning system developed using cutting edge technology. Users can navigate the website to explore academic and professional certification programs. They can also access the learning management system and all electronic services from the same portal. The portal allows the user to perform, among other things, the following: Apply online Obtain information on all programs offered Obtain syllabi for all courses Access e-books, e-library and all learning material Participate in discussions with instructors and fellow students Access personal information files Receive and store lecture notes Take exams Submit research papers and projects Obtain performance evaluation Obtain progress reports Pay tuition fees. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 5

31 Quality Framework Talal Abu Ghazaleh International University A. Background With the growing use of information technology in distance education, borders are no longer a barrier for the dissemination of education. Distance learning has now reached a stage where substantial growth can be expected. Prospects for expansion are great in view of the escalating enrollments forecast for many countries in the Arab region. Over the next decade, an increased number of institutions are anticipated to offer distance learning and student s enrollment is expected to grow exponentially. Students will be able to select from the world market of courses and educational institutions. The location of delivery of education can be transnational and multinational offered across countries through a variety of locations for the delivery of education such as learning centers, homes, offices, shops and libraries as well as formal educational institutions or educational settings. Students need to have the flexibility to choose courses from different institutions and combine them into complete course packages to obtain their degrees. Mutual cross-border certification and recognition will become necessary. Talal Abu Ghazaleh University brings opportunities to face these challenges and limits in investing in physical facilities to match rising demand of students towards better education. The tremendous growth poses serious implications for quality assurance agencies as an increasing number of providers of distance learning must be monitored in a greater variety of learning sites and modes and an increasing number of students will be seeking recognition for distance-based courses to fit a greater diversity of study objectives. As a result, the demand for quality and the documentation of quality assessment schemes across borders and institutions is becoming more critical. Greater clarity and consensus on what types of methods are appropriate for assessing learning irrespective of the setting in which learning takes place. Many options are possible, particularly on the assumption that widening use of internet resources will facilitate communication among universities and agencies throughout the world. Consistent performance indicators might be developed across countries and made available through the internet. Options for assessment include: standardization of degree levels across countries; identification of general competencies or skills that should characterize holders of a degree irrespective of where or how they earned the degree; standards for student achievement specified for each profession and discipline; harmonized exit examinations to certify graduating students; assessments of institutional capacity based on international standards; review teams organized separately for the various institution of higher education such research and teaching universities and technical institutes. Through quality assurance that our programs at Talal Abu Ghazaleh University will become more effective. Our quality assurance framework outlined below is meant to examine conventional expectations and bench marking methodologies for monitoring characteristics of institutions of higher education. 6 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

32 B. Quality metrics The main quality metrics at Talal Abu Ghazaleh University are centered on the following elements: 1- Organizational Structure The metric measures the administration setup and hierarchical structure related to University Council and President. In more details, this metric will examine the following roles of each: University Council: With compliance with the law and other regulations, and following the Higher Education Council directions, the Council of the University undertakes the necessary decisions regarding the various scientific, administrative, financial affairs of the university. University Chairman: The following entities are under the direction of the University Chairman: Advisor to the Chairman for the academic affairs Advisor to the Chairman for the strategic planning Director of Office of the Chairman of the University Director of Academic programs Director of Languages Director of Professional certificates and continuing education Director of Vocational programs Director of Public Relations and the media Cloud manager Director of the Legal Department Financial Manager Internal Auditor 2- Education Delivery Modes Delivery mode of education is blended, with about 25% are in class offered during week days, evenings, weekends, cooperative education, traditional lecture/laboratory, and about 75% are delivered off-campus using distance education and web-based tools. C. Quality Framework The main components of the quality framework of the Talal Abu Ghazaleh University are defined as follows: 1- Students The University has central policies and procedures for admitting and following up the progress of all students throughout the university. This is administered by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration. This Deanship has developed a sophisticated online electronic system which will be widely available to all students to register, drop, add, and monitor their progress, etc. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 7

33 i. Student Admissions The university has general admission requirements and specific admission requirements, to be adopted to ensure equal distribution of students among various fields of the university. A well document registration procedure is also available for all students. ii. Evaluating Student Performance The student performance and progress is evaluated on semester basis and for all courses. Students are required to meet prerequisites for enrollment in each semester. The examination and grading system of the programs abides by the following regulations: Success in a course is usually based on the combination of a grade awarded for the course work, plus a grade for the final examination. Each course will have a total of 100 points, and these are distributedas follows: 60% for the course work (quizzes, assignments, homework, midterm exams, practical) and 40%for the final examination. The passing mark in each course is 60% out of the total. A student s grade point average is determined by dividing the cumulative grades of all courses attempted by the number of units in the student s semester schedule. The University has also set some rules for attendance in courses as well as procedures for transfers of credits from other universities. The process for advising and providing career guidance to students is also part of the support system in the University and is managed online. iii. Graduation Requirements The graduation requirements for all university programs and the process for ensuring and documenting that each graduate completes all graduation requirements for the program are maintained online and according to the University regulations and policies. 2- Educational objectives University Mission: To provide students with a quality education, conduct valuable research, serve the national and international societies and contribute to the knowledge society through learning, creativity, the use of current and developing technologies and effective international partnership. Educational Objectives: The University defines a set of Educational Objectives (EOs) that provide the link between the programs and the needs of stakeholders as well as a link between the program and the mission of the university. The educational processes are planned and organized to ensure that the objectives can be achieved.these educational processes include the means to develop, deliver, evaluate, and improve the quality of graduates several years after graduation and hence meet program objectives. The set of educational objectives include: 1. To achieve successful careers in the job market. 2. To become successful advisor, manager, and entrepreneur. 3. To pursue life-long learning and become successful educator for the community through higher education and continual professional development. 8 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

34 The educational objectives are being made available to the general public Due to the essential role of the constituents, namely defined as: Faculty: Faculty members who are important component as they are responsible for meeting the program outcomes and objectives during the educational processes. Alumni: This group includes students who earned their degrees from the program and are currently working in various professions. These are primary source of interaction in support of all aspects of its educational processes. The department has traditionally maintained strong contacts with them. The program initiated a unique approach to maintain instantaneous contact with alumni as well as fresh graduates by making use of latest information technology tool, namely, Facebook. Employers: The employers range from public to private sectors and from small to large firms and include, among others, consulting corporations, other, etc Industrial Advisory Committee: This group plays a major role in program evaluation, improvement, and development. The role of the industrial advisory committee includes guidance for future of the program, strengthen partnership between department and community via collaborative projects, contribute towards the development of the program and curriculum in accordance with the requirements of the labor market, propose ways to gain funding resources for department development projects. Thus this committee plays major role in the definition and evaluation of the objectives. The members of the advisory committee are listed below in Section 5.C (Criterion 5). The University implements a process that periodically reviews and revises the Educational objectives in consultation with the various constituencies 1- Student outcomes The student outcomes are regularly introduced and discussed by the university council in light of the general set of outcomes. The specific criteria may be defined as: Graduates demonstrating knowledge and competence appropriate to the goals of the specific programs. The educational processes are planned and organized to ensure that the Student Outcomes(SOs) and objectives can be achieved. The SO sare aligned with the educational objectives.the assessment and evaluation of SOs is done at the end of each semester in relation to the degree programs. Annual reviews are conducted for the evaluation of SOs for changes and subsequent program improvement. The outcomes adopted include: a. An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools b. An ability to select and apply a knowledge in variety of disciplines c. An ability to analyze, design, and implement processes and knowledge gained d. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team e. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined problems and issues f. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 9

35 g. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development. h. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity. i. A knowledge of the impact of business solutions in a societal and global context and an understanding of the global context j. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. These outcomes are designed to prepare graduates to attain the educational objectives set in the university. 2- Continuous improvement The University uses different tools and processes to regularly assess and evaluate the extent to which its objectives and SOs are being attained. These processes are used to gather the data necessary for assessment. Evaluation, in the form of interpreting the data, is then carried out in order to determine how well the objectives and outcomes are being attained. The results of both the assessment and evaluation processes are finally utilized to effect continuous improvement of the program. The Assessment Processes:The processes of collecting data for both objectives and SOs are generic and conveniently summarized below in the below flow chart adopted in many quality assurance and accreditation agencies. 10 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

36 3- Curriculum In order to meet the student outcomes, the University through departments has developed a wellstructured curriculum. The curriculum design and the courses offered to the students are available on the University website. The curriculum requires that graduates have sufficient knowledge of basic sciences and humanities as well as an ability to apply this knowledge to variety of disciplines and applications, including analysis, design and realization. The students are also required to be sufficiently familiar with real applications in addition to developing professional, life-long learning, and ethical skills required by professional environment. 4- Faculty The University cooperates with over 350 faculty members in variety of disciplines for teaching. Details of faculty are available on the University website with their profiles and CVs. Most of the faculty members have earned their degrees from various highly ranked international universities. It is noteworthy that most of the faculty members are reputable and well known scholars, who can teach variety of courses and are involved in research at the regional and international level. Furthermore, the strong interaction between the University and the external constituents such as the advisory board provide an excellent forum for our faculty members to get further exposed to the practical aspects of the University programs and hence can contribute to the enhancement of our educational process. 5- Facilities The University has set its operation, enrolment and management in the Cloud, and students enroll online but would have to set for some lectures and exams in University liaison centers mainly exist in TAG offices worldwide. Liaison centers are adequately equipped with educational electronic media, latest personal computers connected to the internet, and suitable seating. The students have access to an online library. The University management offices are reasonably spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable for their professional needs and responsibilities. Faculty members post their online teaching schedule and discussion forums on the University website. The faculty can access University cloud anywhere. 6- Institutional support University leadership is dedicated to ensure sustainability and quality of teaching and learning at the University. It provides necessary support and resources in all aspects of university management and education delivery. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 11

37 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (TAGSB) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business epitomizes a successful partnership between both the private and public sectors in the Arab World. Inaugurated in 2006 as one of the faculties of the German-Jordanian University (GJU) a public university established in 2004 through the joint cooperation of the German and Jordanian governments TAGSB provides the business expertise and resources of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization to the academic world of GJU. On November 17, 2009, the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) granted TAGSB a five-year renewable accreditation to its MBA program. This accreditation bestows TAGSB with FIBAA s quality seal and international recognition. The accreditation also reinforces TAGSB s vision and mission in providing the Arab and the Global markets with qualified business leaders through delivering sound academic and professional programs in accordance with European Standards. TAGSB s MBA program is the only MBA program accredited by FIBAA in the Arab World. On September 25, 2011, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business was named Best Educational Institute in Management by the World Education Congress Asia Awards This prestigious accolade is selected by a Global Research Cell consisting of professionals from across the globe. The criteria for selecting winners comprises of primary data, current student perceptions and the perception of graduates with positions in various organizations, in addition to social media. The award of Best Educational Institute in Management by the World Education Congress Asia Awards 2011, granted to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business. 12 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

38 Vision An international model of excellence in the field of business administration targeting outstanding academics and students, professional trainers, brilliant consultants and those who qualify and disseminate knowledge to improve Arab economic prosperity and quality of life. Mission We educate young business leaders to drive the economic future of the Arab region through a disciplined combination of our core values and educational strategies and by bringing together outstanding academics and gifted students. We are committed to excellence, high ethical and moral values, academic and applied business research, continuous improvement, and digital technology in order to be a premier business school both regionally and worldwide. Motto Where the Gifted Become Leaders Goals Increase the number of business leaders by educating students to earn MBA s from TAGSB. Promote excellence in TAGSB programs through recruiting and retaining an academic and professional community of perfection. Adopt advanced technology in all learning and professional programs. Practice highly ethical standards, with a special emphasis on corporate social responsibility; that is the heart of TAGSB s philosophy and practice. Expand branches for TAGSB in the Arab world. Bridge an industry link for each educational and professional program with a special focus on international perspectives and trends. The accreditation certificate granted to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 13

39 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (TAUCB) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business is a world-class international university located in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated to developing business leaders through academic programs based on our core values of global outlook, entrepreneurial spirit, and humanistic approach. Our programs combine a balanced mix of theory and practice. TAGUCB is an innovative institution, enabling its students to adapt to shifting knowledge contexts and strategies. It focuses on general management concepts and skills with a subtle appreciation of external factors affecting modern businesses. Vision To be a first class, Harvard-like educational institution for the Gulf. Mission To provide Arab countries with qualified and professional business leaders through the implementation of unique and modern academic and professional programs. Motto Where the Gifted Become Knowledge Leaders Goals In line with the vision and the mission, the educational programs are designed to acheive the following goals: To provide students with the latest educational knowledge and technical skills required in today s global economy. The language of instruction will be English as most modern textbooks are published by U.S. and British authors. Emphasize communication, as the University will train students to make intelligent arguments, engage in negotiations, defend their viewpoints, and reach sound decisions. Students will make oral and written presentations and face constructive criticism from peers and instructors. There will also be written research papers for certain courses. Empasize high ethical standards and integrity. Guest lecturers to present lectures and seminars related to current business and economic issues. Tours to business establishments for students to observe manufacturing and business practices. Emphasis on life-long learning skills. Education does not end at the doors of the University; students will be equipped with the ability to adapt to new environments and challenges. Quality of Faculty Every attempt is made to attract and retain the most qualified faculty for TAGUCB and for TAGSB. Both of these educational institutions offer a substantial premium over the market rate in order to employ qualified faculty members. Our faculties possess exceptional academic credentials, relevant teaching experience, and academic research records. They have obtained high-regarded teaching evaluations and have sound industry experience. The research activities of the faculty are fully supported by their respective educational institutions. The faculty will be required to use the case method of instruction in their classes, where appropriate. 14 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI)

40 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ARABIC ENCYCLOPEDIA (TAGIPEDIA) TAGIPEDIA is the first Arabic language project for the dissemination of knowledge on the Internet through the creation of a free and comprehensive database. TAGIPEDIA provides richly documented information that Arabic speakers can easily access online and will cover, among others, the fields of science, literature, and culture. Cognitive Learning through (TAGITOP) TAGITOP Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization prides itself on serving the community. Through its efforts to build IT capacity, it introduced last year the highly popular TAGITOP: A state-of-the-art affordable laptop designed by and manufactured by Samsung. With the first generation already proving popular across the region, TAGITOP represents another milestone in Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization s Corporate Social Responsibility program which aims to boost the economic standing of the region, and steer it towards a knowledge-based and innovation driven society. Following its success, the release of the TAGITOP second generation produced in co-operation with Samsung has been confirmed. This latest model can be adapted with specifications and sizes tailored to the customers needs, in addition to its built-in programs including free access to Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge IT Skills Demo Exam, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Dictionary, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Accounting Dictionary and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Dictionary. The TAGITOP comes with a one-year warranty. Processor: Intel ATOM Processor N570 Dual Core CHIPSET : Intel NM10 HDD: 320GB (5.4KR SATA, Slim) Memory: 2GB (DDR3) LED: 10.1 WSVGA Non-Gloss, Slim Screen Webcam: 1.3M pixel Bluetooth: 3.0 High Speed Battery life: Li Ion 8Cell Up to 8 hrs Keyboard: full size, Arabic & English LAN: 10/100/1000 Mb/sec. WLAN IEEE b/g/n Mr. Salah Abu Osbeh, Executive Director of Professional Partnerships at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and the distinguished students in the general secondary examination (Tawjihi) in Jordan. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY (TAGIUNI) 15

41 6 Knowledge is like an island in the ocean of the unknown. As knowledge grows its shores with the unknown become longer. And thus the more you know, the more you realize how little you know. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP) THE GLOBAL FIRM FOR IPR PROTECTION 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TAGIP (AGIP). 3 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH DOMAINS (TAG-DOMAINS). 3 AG-IP-NEWS AGENCY. 3 TAGIP (AGIP) SERVICES. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP) 1

42 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-TAGIP (AGIP) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property TAGIP (AGIP) is the Global Firm for IPR Protection. It was established in Kuwait in 1972 under the name of T.M.P Agents at a time when intellectual property rights protection was still in its early stages of development in the Arab region. TAGIP (AGIP) has worked closely with Arab governments and multilateral organizations to introduce an efficient IP system that has brought significant changes to the region. These countries include Bahrain, Lebanon, Yemen, Oman, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. With the new system, major multinational corporations now have confidence to expand to the region with the assurance that their investments are protected. In addition, creative Arab individuals such as architects, artists, designers, scientists, musicians and writers, are encouraged to render more ideas and innovations, with their hard work rewarded and properly protected. This commitment to IPR protection has been reinforced through TAGIP s continued involvement with international organizations including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It has also worked closely with with NGOs such as the International Trademark Association (INTA), International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), as well as funding support of Arab NGOs such as the Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) and the Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries (LES-AC). TAGIP (AGIP) has organized and sponsored, in coordination with WIPO, ASIP and WTO, training for members of the judiciary and district attorneys across the Arab World. TAGIP has also published numerous ground-breaking reference works on IP in the Arab World, including the compilation of an English translation of all of the Arab intellectual property laws, and published a major intellectual property dictionary. TAGIP (AGIP) was ranked as an industry leader in patent prosecution and contentious work for 2012, according to an annual survey conducted by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), which indicates the strength of its market position with a combined measure for quality and quantity. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property received the Middle East IP Firm of the Year Award for 5 successive years, from 2007 to TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP)

43 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH DOMAINS (TAG-DOMAINS) A subsidiary of TAGIP and an ICANN Accredited Registrar, TAG-Domains was established in 2002 to provide Arab and regional online businesses with a full range of domain name services. AG-IP-NEWS AGENCY TAGIP (AGIP) created ag-ip-news Agency in 2003, the only specialized global IP news agency in the world which was exclusively established to cover IP news, events and activities. As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (), ag-ip-news Agency leads the way in the field of IP monitoring and reporting in the context of the fast-growing interest in IP issues, to fulfill our paramount mission: provide our users worldwide with a credible source of relevant news and reports. To maintain professional standards and credibility, an experienced and highly-qualified team of journalists powers the news agency. Together with professional journalistic skills and vast knowledge in IP issues, the team guarantees instantaneous coverage of IP events through its extensive networks and connections within the global IP community. Its honest and neutral reporting on current and key issues is available 24/7 through its website which is easily navigated through a user-friendly search engine. TAGIP (AGIP) Services Trademarks, Patents, Designs and Copyrights Registration TAGIP (AGIP) covers all of its clients IP needs from prosecution, licensing and counseling related to trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs and models in the Arab countries and in the rest of the world through its long-established global network of associates. Search for Published Trademarks TAGIP s Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Data Center conducts an electronic search for similar/identical trademarks and checks their status published in the official gazettes in the Arab countries by using different search criteria, including trademark s name (word mark, design mark), owner s name, classes, country, application number, application date, publication date, and others. Patent Drafting This includes drafting patent claims with a full description of the invention and drawings in compliance with the different patent laws in the world. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP) 3

44 Patent Validation System The patent validation system accelerates the examination procedures at the national patent offices; where TAGIP (AGIP) offers its clients the following: - Searching reports analysis: to find any granted patents for the desired applications that would be valid at the national patent offices. - Amending claims: to make the application consistent with the national patent laws. - Following-up on examination process: the validation process will be completed by issuing a granted patent. Patent Anti-Infringement To guarantee maximum protection for our clients patents, market watch is continuously conducted in order to track and follow-up any possible infringements. Search for Published Patents Through TAGIP s Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Data Center, a comprehensive search for similar patents and their status published in the official gazettes in the Arab countries is conducted. Several criteria are taken into consideration, including the name of the inventor, title of the patent, dates of publication/application/priority, numbers of publication/ application/priority, patent families and others. Accurate result reports are delivered within less than 24 hours. Domain Name Registration Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Domains TAG-Domains, a subsidiary of TAGIP and an accredited registrar by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), is one of the leading domain name registration providers for gtlds and cctlds. TAG-Domains offers a full range of domain name services, including management, registration, renewals and transfers. IP-Renewals Through Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Renewals (TAGIP-Renewals), the first and only IP renewal company in the region, clients will be able to renew their trademarks, patents, and domain names. IP Portfolio Management TAGIP.net, an online state-of-the-art Intellectual Property Portfolio Management System, allows clients to keep track of their portfolios and provides accurate, real-time 24-hour access to the relevant information they need. Clients will be able to track and manage the progress of their applications in all countries where TAGIP (AGIP) is the agent. IP Valuation In cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation (TAG-Value), our valuation services help determine the financial value of all intellectual property rights whether brands, trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets or industrial designs. This is performed through licensing and selling IP assets or through mergers and acquisitions. 4 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP)

45 Trademark Watch Service TAGIP (AGIP) provides its clients with a Trademark Watch Service whereby local markets are continuously searched for marks imitating those of our clients. In case of any infringing signs, a detailed report including recommendations will be issued. In the event clients wish to take an action, the experienced IP lawyers from TAG-Legal will provide assistance. Ownership Search Service Exerting relentless efforts to always remain at the forefront of trademark protection in the region, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (TAGIP) is pleased to launch a new trademark service in respect of Ownership Search Service in Gaza, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, UAE, West Bank and Yemen. AGIP started offering Ownership Search through its Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Department in August Licensing and Franchising Offered in cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal, such services include drafting licensing and franchising agreements, along with providing legal consultations on the compatibility of such agreements with Arab laws, as well as mediation and litigation. Presenting the Abu-Ghazaleh Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property to Al-Jazeera Satellite channel, Doha, Qatar TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TAGIP (AGIP) 5

46 7 There are many blessings in suffering. THE CLOUD OF TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH (TAG CLOUD) THE CLOUD OF TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH (CLOUD OF TAG) 1

47 TAG CLOUD TAGIUNI vision of educational excellence is underpinned by offering world class, accredited programs through the latest technologies to provide learners with a thoroughly flexible, intuitive digital medium through which educational instruction can be offered and assessed. To do so, a robust technical infrastructure is required to bring this vision to reality, through the provision of a set of educational and managerial services governed by quality, continuity, and scalability in an international setting. TAGIUNI is working with s technology experts to design and implement a private cloud which will provide resilient and scalable infrastructure to service both corporate businesses and TAGIUNI students. The TAG Cloud represents a unique collaboration between academia and industry which acts as a model of technological excellence to serve diversified needs. This collaboration will realize an important aspect of the vision of TAGIUNI Chairman HE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for it to be the first amongst its kind of world-wide educational institutes to set a new precedent in online learning utilizing state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Cloud computing is a new IT sourcing and delivery model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service providers interaction. The TAG Cloud model promotes availability, convenience and security and follows the following characteristics: On demand self-service a user can provision computing capabilities without requiring human interaction with each service provider. Broad network access capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client platforms. Resource pooling the provider s computing resources are pooled to serve multiple users using a multi-tenant model, with different physical and virtual resources dynamically assigned and reassigned according to user demand. Rapid elasticity capabilities can be rapidly and elastically provisioned, in some cases automatically, to quickly scale and rapidly release to users the available capabilities which often appear to be unlimited in capacity. Measured Service computing resource usage can be monitored, controlled, and reported providing transparency for both the provider and user of the utilized service. TAGIUNI aims to provide convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources which provides the best approach for the adoption of cloud technology and control of its implementation. The objective is to offer each user at and every learner at TAGIUNI their own virtual machine and have access to their files, applications and storage area from any location using any device at any time. 2 THE CLOUD OF TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH (CLOUD OF TAG)

48 Such an implementation provides central control over resources which means scalability is easily achieved and services can be deployed rapidly. The services to be offered by TAG Cloud include: Software as a Service (SaaS) Hosting all applications on the cloud and provisioning to users when needed. Platform as a Service (PaaS) Providing development environments for developers on which applications can be built and executed. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providing computing power and storage to users via the cloud itself. Technically, the components of TAG Cloud computing will include the following fundamental elements: Reliable, high-speed networks Resilient, high class infrastructure Ease of access via any device (PC, Laptop, Smart Phone, etc.) Server hardware and data center software Virtualization technologies These elements will be engineered using a proven cloud strategy and managed using international best practices and tools to provide a holistic infrastructure which meets user demands and provides a cost effective solution in a scalable manner. THE CLOUD OF TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH (CLOUD OF TAG) 3

49 8 You cannot judge your capabilities until you try them. SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND OFFICES 2 TAGCO SERVICES 6 TAGIP (AGIP) SERVICES 9 TAGIUNI PROGRAMS 46 PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS LIST 56 TAGIUNI FACULTY MEMBERS 67 CHART 68 OFFICES 72 WEBSITES 1

50 TAGCO SERVICES Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAGI) TAGI s primary services: Assurance Services. Non-Assurance Services. Financial Advisory Services. Accounting Records Bookkeeping. Special Purpose Audits. Cost Accounting. Taxation. Internal Audit Services. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal (TAG-Legal) TAG-Legal provides: Administrative Law Advertising and Marketing Regulations Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Banking Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Business Restructuring Commercial Law Corporate Finance and Legal Services Employment and Benefits Legal Proceedings Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Ventures Real Estate Litigation and Legal Consultation Insurance and Reinsurance Intellectual Property Litigation and Legal Consultation Investment Funds Islamic Finance Tax Telecommunications Trade Customs and Secrets Transport and Shipping Law Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting (TAG-Consult) TAG-Consult offers: Business and Investment Advisory Services Organization and Restructuring Financial Consulting Quality Management Systems Privatization and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Services Human Resources Consulting Services Security, Military and Public Safety Engineering Project Management Consulting Services: Project Management/Construction Management. Program Management. Construction Supervision. Procurement/Contract Services. Design Review & Design Optimization Service. Pre-Design Management Services. Value Engineering. Cost Engineering. Construction Cost Estimating and B.O.Q Preparation. Cost & Contract Management. Construction Claims and Disputes Services. Energy Management. Project Planning & Scheduling. Facilities Management. Independent Engineering/Funders Representation. Management Consultancy. Health & Safety. Surety Consulting. 2

51 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAGITI) TAGITI provides: Application Audit Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery ERP Consulting and Audit ICT Consulting IT Governance Implementation (ISO27001, ITIL, COBIT) IT and Security Audit IT Policies and Procedures Development IT Strategic Technology Planning IT Vendor Selection and Supervision TAG-IT News Agency Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG-IT) News Agency was established to serve as a coverage tool of the latest news, events and activities in the Information Technology (IT) field. The News Agency emerges as another member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (); thus proceeding with fulfilling the mission of the Organization in being a vital key player in every field of service it provides. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-SOLUTIONS. (TAG E-SOLUTIONS) Corporate Products: Accounting Systems HR Management and Payroll Systems Supply Chain System Health and Life Insurance Systems Point of Sales Group Dictionaries Training Course Management Systems Recruitment Systems Employees Attendance Systems Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence Systems Portal (intranet) Document Management Systems Websites Using Sharepoint Portal Workflow Capabilities Social Networking Capabilities Search Engines Collaboration Business Intelligence Capabilities Business Connectivity Services Content Management Systems Mailing Systems Media Management Systems Blogs, Forums, Polls and Surveys Wiki Systems Websites Development Websites Design Websites Auditing E-Marketing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) E-commerce Applications Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation (TAG-VALUE) Services Include: A. Valuation Services 1- Business Valuation Securities Valuation Stock Valuation Tangible Asset Valuation Valuation of Intellectual Property and other Intangible Assets 2- Financial Valuation Purchase Price Allocation Goodwill Impairment Testing 3- Valuation Reviews and Fairness Opinions B. Due Diligence Services Financial Due Diligence Market and Commercial Due Diligence Legal Due Diligence Tax Due Diligence 3

52 C. Financial Modeling Services D. Branding Services Brand Strategies Brand Designs Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Advisory (TAG-Advisors) Services Include: Project Management Commercial Mediation Services Locating Strategic Partners for Projects Locating Investors and Potential Financial Funding Locating Capital to Invest in Ongoing and New Project and Business Ideas. Franchising, Licensing and Technology Transfer Facilitation Locating Distributors and Agents Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Translation, Distribution and Publishing (TAG-Translate) Services Include: Translation Technical Translation and Website Arabization Specialized Translation Legal Translation Business or Economic Translation Interpretation Simultaneous interpretation Consecutive interpretation Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Real Estate Management and Development (TAG-Aqarat) Services Include: Real Estate Consultancy Real Estate Management Real Estate Development Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Capital Services (TAG-Capital) TAG-Capital provides: Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Security Offering Debt Issuance Asset Management Corporate Finance Due Diligence (Legal / Financial) Strategy Consulting Risk Management Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Recruitment (TAG-Recruit) TAG-Recruit offers: Human Resources Services Recruitment Services Post-Recruitment Services Employment Advice Training Translation Training Courses TOEFL Courses HE Mr. Nabih Shuqum, Jordanian Minister of Culture, tours the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh booth held at Amman Auto Expo 4

53 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH TENDERS (TAG-TENDERS) Internal Services to Member Firms: Identification and assessment of opportunities. Registering and listing at important providers for the different services. Development of a Database of experts and companies. Training related to tendering. Preparation of expressions of interest and proposals. Monitoring proposal and EOIS. External Services: Procurement and tendering consulting (Development of procurement systems). Capacity building related to tendering. Functional: basic areas to include: Training Management Consulting Auditing Translation Legal Services Intellectual Property IT Consultancy Educational Consultancy Engineering Consultancy TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH INTERNATIONAL PRESS AND PUBLISHING (TAG-Publish) TAG-Publish Services: Printing Consultations Distribution and Publishing Supervising the Printing Process 5

54 TAGIP (AGIP) SERVICES Services Offered by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property -TAGIP (AGIP) Trademarks, Patents, Designs and Copyrights Registration TAGIP (AGIP) covers all of its clients IP needs from prosecution, licensing and counseling related to trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs and models in the Arab countries and in the rest of the world through its long-established global network of associates. Search for Published Trademarks TAGIP s Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Data Center conducts an electronic search for similar/identical trademarks and checks their status published in the official gazettes in the Arab countries, by using different search criteria, including trademark s name (word mark, design mark), owner s name, classes, country, application number, application date, publication date, and others. Patent Drafting This includes drafting patent s claims, full description of the invention and drawings in compliance with the different patent laws in the world. Patent Validation System The patent validation system accelerates the examination procedures at the national patent offices; where TAGIP (AGIP) offers its clients the following: - Searching reports analysis: to find any granted patents for the desired applications that would be valid at the national patent offices. - Amending claims: to make the application (consistent with) the national patent laws. - Following-up on examination process: the validation process will be completed by issuing a granted patent. Patent Anti-Infringement To guarantee maximum protection for our clients patents, market watch is continuously conducted in order to track and follow-up any possible infringements. Search for Published Patents Through TAGIP s Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Data Center, a comprehensive search for similar patents and their status published in the official gazettes in the Arab countries is conducted. Several criteria are taken into consideration, including the name of the inventor, title of the patent, dates and numbers of publication/application/ priority, patent families, and others. Accurate result reports are delivered within 24 hours. 6

55 Domain Name Registration Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Domains TAG-Domains, a subsidiary of TAGIP (AGIP) and an accredited registrar by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), is one of the leading domain name registration providers for gtlds and cctlds. TAG-Domains offers a full range of domain name services, including management, registration, renewals and transfers. IP-Renewals Through Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Renewals (TAGIP-Renewals), the first and only IP renewal company in the region, clients will be able to renew their trademarks, patents, domain names and other IPRs. IP Portfolio Management TAGIP.net, an online state-of-the-art Intellectual Property Portfolio Management System, allows clients to keep track of their portfolios and provides accurate, real-time 24-hour access to the relevant information they need. Clients will be able to track and manage the progress of their applications in all countries where TAGIP (AGIP) is the agent. IP Valuation In cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation (TAG-Valuation), our valuation services help determine the financial value of all Intellectual Property Rights, whether brands, trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets or industrial designs. This is performed through licensing and selling IP assets or through mergers and acquisitions. Trademark Watch Service TAGIP (AGIP) provides its clients with a Trademark Watch Service whereby local markets are continuously searched for marks imitating those of our clients. In case of any infringing signs, a detailed report including recommendations will be issued. In the event clients wish to take an action, the experienced IP lawyers from TAG-Legal will provide assistance. Ownership Search Service Exerting relentless efforts to always remain at the forefront of trademark protection in the region, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property TAGIP (AGIP) is pleased to launch a new trademark service in respect of Ownership Search Service in Gaza, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, UAE, West Bank and Yemen. AGIP started offering Ownership Search through its Intellectual Property Published Registrations (IPPR) Department in August

56 Licensing and Franchising Offered in cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal, such services include drafting licensing and franchising agreements, along with providing legal consultations on the compatibility of such agreements with Arab laws, as well as mediation and litigation. ag-ip-news Agency ag-ip-news Agency is the only specialized global Intellectual Property news agency that has been exclusively established to cover Intellectual Property news, events and activities. As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (), ag-ip-news Agency leads the way in the field of IP monitoring and reporting in the context of the fast-growing interest in IP issues, to fulfil our paramount mission: provide our users worldwide with a credible source of relevant news and reports. 8

57 TAGIUNI PROGRAMS - Academic programs. 1) Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) 2) Master of Business Administration (MBA) 3) Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA) 4) PhD in Business Administration - Language Certificates - Vocational Programs - Professional Qualification Programs - Continuing Education Programs - Youth Leadership Entrepreneurial Programs and Innovative Education Programs TAGLIA Academy - Islamic Business Programs - Associate Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) - Associate Certified Management Accountant (ACMA) - The Associate Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner Program (ACIPP) - LES-AC Professional Qualification and Training Courses Academic programs: 1) Bachelor of Business Administration (BA): International Accounting Logistics Management Marketing Management Information Systems Business Information Systems 2) Master of Business Administration (MBA): A virtual MBA is applicable in a broad range of career choices and is designed for the working professional. An MBA can be beneficial for career mobility and advancement. Those with MBA degrees are more likely to qualify for positions in management, consulting, finance, operations, and human resources. Making it possible for professionals to earn an MBA degree without temporarily having to put their careers on hold, virtual programs utilize the Internet to deliver a business education that is not confined by class times or academic calendars. 9

58 These types of programs typically operate around the concept of flexible scheduling in which MBA curriculum can be accessed 24 hours a day. The areas that will be taught in this MBA are: International Accounting Marketing Management Banking and Finance Human Resources Quality Management Logistics Information Systems 3) Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA): The Executive MBA differs from a traditional MBA in that it is tailored for business professionals with several years of management experience. The courses do not include the foundational business administration framework found in a standard MBA program. Instead, classes focus on processes, improved management strategies, and direct application in the workplace. A virtual Executive MBA provides students with a thorough business administration education in: Management Islamic Banking Human Resources Marketing 4) PhD in Business Administration: The PhD program at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University provides an integrated approach to teaching and research with training modules being followed across the first two years of research degree. This approach has been designed to help postgraduates meet the demands of a changing world, equipping them with the professional and personal skills that are increasingly necessary in the workplace. The PhD covers: Business Administration Management Finance Accounting Marketing 10

59 English Training Courses General English Courses: Levels 1-8 These courses are aimed at individuals who are interested in developing their functional level of English at various levels. The course structure and materials are developed to cover the four main language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will enjoy sharing their knowledge in an English language environment. These courses integrate the learning of new language with skills development, place equal emphasis on vocabulary and grammar and strong focus on listening and speaking in social situations. English Conversation Courses: Basic & Advanced The English Conversation Course is designed to improve the English conversation skills of non-native speakers. Participants have the opportunity to practice their conversational skills through discussions about social, cultural and international issues. They will increase their fluency in speaking English, expand their knowledge of vocabulary and common expressions, and improve their pronunciation. They will also find a friendly atmosphere where they can unleash their talents and abilities. The main purpose of the English Conversation Course is to build fluency in speaking English, to turn passive knowledge of the English language to active knowledge. This means that if you are able to read and listen in English, then the English Conversation Course will help you use these skills to hold comfortable conversations in English. E-Learning English Language: TAGKS has an E-learning English program that provides an online dynamic method for delivering any English language content in an instructional format. Its unique, dynamic software solutions convert any English language content into an interactive, instructional format that can be delivered to any audience, anywhere in the world, at anytime to help people become more effective at communicating in English. TOEFL & IELTS Preparation Courses Both exams are used by universities to assess the English language ability of applicants. IELTS is widely used in the UK and Australia and also recognized by most American and Canadian universities, including Harvard Business School; TOEFL is used mainly by American universities. Teachers asked to teach IELTS should be given a thorough briefing on the demands of the exam and a brief training course. Moreover, we are certified by the British Council to conduct IELTS tests at TAG premises. Assessment and Evaluation: 11

60 English Placement Test: This test is used to place students into the appropriate level. It focuses on reading and grammar skills and consists of 130 multiple choice questions based on the objectives, content, and language of the eight levels. Cambridge ESOL Examinations: The ESOL exams are well known for their high quality assessment of the English language. They provide evidence of English language ability and show that the holder of a particular certificate has the skills they need to use English in a wide range of professional and everyday situations. For this reason our evaluation mechanism is that we map the level of the candidates based on the placement test to the end assessment which are conducted by ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).We prepare candidates to sit for the ESOL Examinations after knowing their exact level which is measured by a placement test. When the candidates accomplish level 1&2 they will be entitled to sit for the KET (Key English Test) examination, Level 3&4 for PET (Preliminary English Test) etc. General English Courses English Levels (1 8 levels) English Conversation Courses (3 levels) English Language Examinations - The University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Hour/Level 30 hr / level 30 hr / level - Key English Test (KET) 20 hr / level - Preliminary English Test (PET) 20 hr / level - First Certificate in English (FCE) 45 hr / level - Certificate in Advanced English(CAE) 45 hr / level - Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE) 45 hr / level - IELTS Exam - IELTS Preparation Course 42 hr TOEFL Preparation Course 42 hr TAG-Confucius Institute: TAG-Confucius Institute is an official Chinese language teaching center in Jordan, where Chinese lessons are conducted by professional teachers from the Shenyang Normal University in Beijing. The Teachers are highly experienced in teaching Chinese for foreigners and are recommended by the Confucius headquarters (Han ban) in China. TAG-Confucius has class rooms and language labs equipped with the latest tools in education to assure that our students get the most of their classes, and make Chinese learning an exciting experience. The Institute also contains a library rich with Chinese language books and multimedia resources in many fields. Our Institute has an agreement to teach Chinese at the Hakawati Books & Art Centre which provides in an excellent environment for young children. An agreement has been signed with the Jordan Tourism Board to teach Chinese to tourist 12

61 guides. An agreement with a non for profit organization, the Jubilee School, to teach their students has been reached Chinese language at their premises. Vocational Programs: Vocational programs focus on knowledge oriented vocational education and training in varieties of applications. The main objectives of the vocational training are: - Qualify talented high school graduates with the required skill set for direct employment at the emerging labor intensive economies. - Provide technology oriented education with intensive hands-on-experience practice for two years and field training in the industry for one year. - Establish a system of innovation to promote student creativity and innovation, and to industrialize intellectual ideas into real-life products, promote technically oriented entrepreneurs and spin-off of small businesses. The integration of vocational education in University will lead to a better social acceptance of vocational training and polytechnic education, and provides an in-campus technology oriented workplace environment to students which leads to: - Enhanced personal competency, research and skills through practical training in problem solving and participation in project-based learning activities. - Enhanced students understanding of workplace interactions. - Increased knowledge and awareness in latest developments of manufacturing technologies. - Enhanced collaboration between academia and industry to better serve the needs and requirements of the industry and contribute to national education empowerment and economic prosperity. Areas of Specialization in Vocational Education and Training : 13

62 1- Technical courses: - Industrial Electronics and computer. - Telecommunications. - Programming and database. - Information technology. - Industrial electronics. - Electronic control and computer applications. - Assistant civil engineer. - Architectural engineering. - Land surveying. - Computer information systems. - Assistant interior design engineer. - Graphic Design. - English language. - Nursing. - Technical Drawing. 2- Paramedical courses: - Assistant pharmacist. - Medical lab technician. - Nursing. - Dental hygiene. - Secretarial and medical records. - Assistant Physiotherapy. - Safety and Hygiene. - Assistant speech therapy. 3- Commerce courses - Business Administration. - Business and office practice. - Secretarial and office management. - Management and office automation. - Banking and financial management. - Marketing and financial management. - Business and office management. - Social worker. - Hotel management. - Pre-school (KG) Education. 4- Electrical/ Electronic Course - Office equipment and computer maintenance - General Electrical Installations - Computer Technician - R/TV Maintenance - Auto Electrical systems 5- Trade training courses or Postpreparatory: - Woman s Craft - Food Processing - Tourism - Health - Horticulture 6- Vocational Courses for Girls: - Fashion design and clothing production - Clothing Technology - Computer Typing and Data processing The Professional Qualification Programs The professional qualification programs offered at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University will include: Training Programs: - Communication Skills - Customer Focus - Leadership Skills - Accounting Assets - Accounting Cash Flow - Budgeting Essentials - F.M Analyzing Financial Statements - F.M Cash Analysis & Management - Proposal Writing & Negotiation Skills - Human Resources Management - Emotional Intelligence for Managers - Effective Customers Satisfaction Skills - Creativity mind mapping - Using IFRS e-learning - Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements 14

63 - IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - IAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period - IAS 11 Construction Contracts - IAS 12 Income Taxes - IAS 14 Segment Reporting - IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment - IAS 17 Leases - IAS 18 Revenue - IAS 19 Employee Benefits - IAS 2 Inventories - IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates - IAS 23 Borrowing Costs - IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures - IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements - IAS 28 Accounting for Investments in Associates - IAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies - IAS 31 Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures - IAS 32 Accounting for financial instruments - IAS 32 DE recognition of financial instruments - IAS 32 Hedge Accounting - IAS 33 Earnings per share - IAS 34 Interim Financial Statements - IAS 36 Impairment of Assets - IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets - IAS 38 Intangible Assets - IAS 40 Investment Property - IAS 41 Agriculture - IAS 7 Cash Flow Statements - IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors - IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements - IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards - IFRS 2 Share-based Payment - IFRS 3 Business Combinations - IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations - IFRS 8 Operating Segments - IFRS for SMEs - Islamic Finance - Capacity Building The Continuing Education Programs (Certificates) 1 Introduction to Project Management 2 Preparation for the PMP Examination 3 The Art of Project Management 4 Project Management Using MS Office Project Workshop on Project Management (Practical Cases) 6 Determining Project Scope and Requirements 7 Building and Implementing Corporate Project Management Methodology 8 Establishment and Operation of a Project Management Office 9 SMEs Growth and Development 10 Strategic Planning and Strategic Management 11 Developing Performance & Service Excellence in Governmental Departments and Organizations 12 Problem Solving and Decision Making 13 Production Planning and Management 14 Strategies of International Procurement Management 15 Administrative Procedures Simplification 16 Managerial Skills of New Employees 17 Skills of Dealing with Others 18 Presentation Skills 19 Conversion of Ideas into Work Projects 20 Skills of Dealing with Supervisors and Subordinates 15

64 21 Conflict and Tension Management at Work 22 Modern Trends in Effective Time Management 23 Effective Negotiation Skills 24 Seven Skills of a Professional Leader 25 Management of Fruitful Meetings and Effective Interviews 26 Work Team Building and Development 27 Fundamentals of Excellent Executive Secretarial Work 28 Innovative Thinking Skills in Problem Solving 29 Crises Management 30 Nine Skills of the Most Effective Managers 31 Developing Managerial and Supervisory Skills 32 Work Planning and Organization 33 Skills of Reports Writing and Preparation 34 Effective Communication Skills 35 Indexing, Managing Documents and Archiving 36 Developing Leadership Skills 37 International Public Relations, Ceremonies and Protocol 38 Development of Thinking Skills in Strategic and Operational Planning Process 39 Advanced Statistical Analysis Methods 40 Mass Communication Art of Discourse with Public 41 Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) 42 Art of Commercial Negotiation 43 Marketing Strategy and Sales Skills 44 Measuring customer Satisfaction Skills 45 Modern Marketing Approaches to Profit Maximization 46 Developing Advanced Skills for Professionals in Marketing and Sales 47 Modern Marketing Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage 48 Modern Marketing and Achieving Competitive Advantage 49 Developing Marketing and Sales Skills for Front-Desk and Customer Service Professionals 50 Real-Estate Marketing 51 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) 52 Environmental Management System ISO Auditing Quality Systems According to the Standard Specification 9001:2000 and ERKA Requirements 54 Total Quality Management in the Health Sector 55 Total Quality Management in the Education Sector 56 Modern Trends in Total Quality Management 57 Operation Systems Reengineering 58 Early Warning Detecting System 59 Terrorism Handling Methods 60 Security Crises Management 61 Inspection and Customs Custody 62 Developing a Sense of Security 63 Managing Security Investigation and Interrogation 64 Integrated Skills for Security Officers 65 Inspection Procedures and Methods 66 Interrogation and Investigation Techniques 67 Forgery and Counterfeit Detection Methods 68 Industrial Security 16

65 69 Safety Awareness for Office Workers 70 Safety Awareness for Safety Professionals 71 Technical Level of Safety 72 Occupational Health and Safety Administration in the Electricity Sector 73 Safety Awareness for Leaders 74 Health Insurance 75 Practical Application of Medical Insurance 76 Credit Risks management in Financial and Business Institutions, Banks and Insurance Companies 77 Managing and Measuring Credit Risk 78 Basics and Concepts of Actuary Studies 79 Marketing Strategies in Insurance Companies 80 Fraud in Insurance Companies 81 Islamic Insurance 82 Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance 83 Properties Insurance 84 Insurance and Production Marketing 85 Methods of Dealing with Insurance Losses 86 International Sales, Export and Re Export 87 Offshore Procurement, Import, and Customs Procedures 88 Transit Commerce 89 Comprehensive Customs Procedures to Regulate Investments and International Commerce 90 Fundamentals of Free Zones Management 91 Free Zones Economics 92 Financial Analysis and Feasibility Studies for Free Zones 93 Free Zones and Customs Warehouse Management 94 Export, Import and Customs Procedures through Territories 95 Charge, Insurance and Transportation Management in International Commerce 96 Developing Social Expert s Skills within Hospitals 97 Developing Social Expert s Skills within Educational Establishments 98 Developing Social Expert s Skills in Social Care Organizations 99 Developing Social Expert s Skills in Local Communities Development Centers 100 Developing Social Expert s Skills in Companies and Business Establishments 101 Developing Social Specialist Skills in Dealing with Crises 102 Communication Skills in Social Work Social Service 103 Social Services Profession International Standards 104 Children Abuse Cases Handling Skills 105 Domestic Violence Cases Handling Skills 106 Juvenile Delinquency Cases Handling Skills 107 Violence Against Women Handling Skills 108 Street Kids Cases Handling Skills 109 Domestic Problems Handling Skills 110 Diagnose of Domestic Issues 111 Managing Social Establishments 112 Organizing and Planning Social Establishments Works 113 Strategic Planning for Social Work Establishments 114 Methods of Reticulating Social Work Establishments with Local Community Establishments 115 Merging Gender in Public Establishments 116 Managing and Developing Societies Systems and Social Development Committees 117 Techniques of Managing Campaigns 118 Capacity Building for Local Community Development Centers 119 Capacity Building for Private and Non 17

66 Profit Organizations 120 Community Planning 121 Participatory Research Approaches (PRA) 122 Community Productivity Reinforcement Methods 123 Local Communities Development 124 Gaining Advocacy within Local Development Framework 125 Determining and Fulfilling Local Needs 126 Developing Initiatives through Innovative Thinking 127 Communications and Energizing Community 128 Development Projects 129 Communities Needs and Projects Proposals 130 Gaining Advocacy for Procreative Health Projects 131 Physically Challenged Parents Awareness 132 Demographics Awareness 133 Domestic Guidance 134 Community Awareness in Juvenile Delinquency 135 Social Awareness Against Children Abuse 136 Social Awareness in Violence Against Women. 137 Social Awareness in Productivity Consolidation 138 Social Awareness in Productivity Reinforcement 139 Economic Empowerment Status for Women 140 Political Empowerment Status for Women 141 Building Women s Leadership Capacities 142 Developing Women Capacities as Members of the Parliament 143 Women as Effective Community Leaders 144 Project Management for Women 145 Strategic Planning for Women 146 Women and Innovative Thinking 147 Basic Life Skills 148 Reinforcing Youth s Economical Opportunities 149 Working with Volunteers 150 Utilizing Youth s Capabilities in Voluntary Work 151 Creating Self Employment Opportunities for the Youth 152 Youth and Pioneering / How to become a pioneer 153 Talent Management 154 Emotional Intelligence 155 Change Management 156 Human Resources role in Change management strategies 157 Red Indicators for Human Resources Management 158 Social Security law and its practices in Human Resources policies 159 Human Resources Information System (HRIS) 160 Performance Management and the performance cycle 161 Successful Hiring and Successful Termination 162 Types of Job and Behavioural Interviews 163 Types of Recruitment tests 164 Selection and making the employment offer 165 Understanding and using Employment Contract 166 Creating Salary Scale 167 Design of benefits programs 168 How to design the career path? 169 Differences between career path and 18

67 succession planning 170 Human Resources management role in Six Sigma strategies 171 Competency Framework 172 Giving Recognition 173 Excellence of supervision 174 Measurement of the return of training 175 Motivation 176 Human Resources for Non-HR managers 177 Job Analysis and Job descriptions 178 Restructuring Strategies 179 Human Capital Management 180 Re-Engineering Strategies in Human Resources 181 Human Resources Management and Knowledge Management 182 Headhunting Strategies 183 How to develop a Training Kit? 184 Basic Concepts of Islamic Economy 185 Introduction to Islamic Banking System 186 Al-Murabaha Financing 187 Al-Musharakah Fincancing 188 Al-Mudarabah Financing 189 Al-Ijara Financing 190 Al-Salam and Al-Istisna 191 Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications of Islamic Banking System 192 Islamic Bank Marketing 193 Islamic Bank Accounting for Zakat 194 Shari ah Control of Islamic Banks 195 Islamic Bank Budgeting Techniques 196 Management and Treatment of Doubtful Debts 197 Accounting for Islamic Insurance Companies 198 Evaluation of Islamic Bank Performance 199 Comparison Between Islamic Banks and Commercial Banks 200 Central Bank Inspection and Control on Islamic Banks 201 Fundamentals of Islamic Banking Operations 202 Financial Accounting Standards in Islamic Banks 203 Profit Distribution in Islamic Banks 204 Investment Portfolio Management in Islamic Banks 205 Strategic Management and Organization for Islamic Banks 206 Securitization and Liquidity Management in Islamic Banks 207 Islamic Bank Guarantees 208 Internal and External Audit and Control in Islamic Banks 209 Islamic Banks Modes of Finance 210 Asset and Liability Management in Islamic Banks 211 Feasibility Studies and Project Evaluation: An Islamic Perspective 212 Credit Analysis 213 Project Evaluation and Feasibility Study 214 Syndicated Lending 215 Credit Risks Management in Banks 216 Follow Up and Control of Bank Credit 217 Problems Loans and Remedial Management 218 Management and Treatment of Bad Debts 219 Lease Financing 220 Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy 221 Advanced Credit Analysis 222 Credit Policies and Management 223 Legal System of Credit Cards and Bank Cheques 224 Legal Aspects of Documentary Credits 225 Credit Risk Management in Insurance Companies 226 Foreign Trade Finance 227 Retail and Personnel Credit Management 228 Real-Estate Finance 229 Liquidity Management for Credit Purposes 230 Industrial Credit Analysis 231 Bank Collaterals 19

68 232 Corporate Financing 233 Financial Analysis 234 Advanced Financial Analysis 235 Financial Accounting for Banks 236 Financial Statements Analysis 237 Preparing and Forecasting Budgets in Banks 238 Balance Sheets Management and Structure 239 Accounting and Financial Statements for Credit purposes 240 Modern International Techniques of Auditing and control in Banks 241 Financial Risks Management 242 Financial statements Analysis Using Excel 243 Financial Planning and Forecasting 244 Electronic Accounting system in Banks 245 Cost Accounting in Commercial Banks 246 Swift/ Transfers, Letters of Credit, Bills 247 Bank Managerial Accounting 248 Accounting for Non-Accountants 249 Accounting for Insurance Companies 250 Information Technology Auditing and Control 251 Cash Flow Analysis and Management 252 Legal Aspects of Financial Analysis 253 Cash Flow Based Valuation Models 254 Auditing for Foreign Exchange Market Deals 255 Auditing and Controlling for the Use of Electronic Credit Card, Charge Card and Smart Card 256 Financial Analysis for Auditors 257 Accounting and Auditing for Financial Derivatives Activities 258 New Financial Instruments for Auditors to Manage Money Laundering and Fraud Risks 259 Assessing And Managing the Market value of Balance sheet 260 Money Market Operations 261 Capital Market Operations 262 Bourse Game (Foreign Exchange) and Treasury Operations 263 Mock Dealing Room 264 Managing Risks in Financial Markets 265 Financial Markets for the Non Financial Employees 266 Financial Brokerage Operations 267 Promotions and Underwriting companies 268 Mutual Funds and Annuities 269 Foreign Currency Market Risks and Management 270 Economics and the Financial Markets 271 Understanding and using international Repo Markets 272 Money and Capital markets authorities 273 Technical Analysis 274 Fundamental Analysis 275 Bank operational structure 276 Asset and liability management 277 Human resources management in banks 278 Banking leadership skills 279 Management of mutual funds 280 Implementation of basel II agreement 281 Measuring & Evaluating banks performance 282 Strategic planning and strategic management for banks 283 Cash, credit and treasury operations management 284 Legal aspects of bank operations 285 ISO system and its application in banks 286 Teamwork building in bank operations 287 Total quality management (TQM) in banks 288 Problem solving and decision making in banks 289 Interest rate risk management 290 Country risk management 291 Private equity and venture capital management 20

69 292 Branch bank management 293 Capital Markets operations 294 Money markets transactions 295 International corporate finance analysis and evaluation 296 Technical analysis 297 Fundamental analysis 298 Forwards, futures and operations markets 299 Currency swaps and interest rate swaps 300 Investment in financial securities (Stocks & Bonds) 301 Intermediate portfolio management 302 Advanced portfolio management 303 Brokerage operations 304 Mutual funds (Investment Companies) 305 Modern Techniques for mergers and acquisitions 306 Derivative and financial engineering 307 Structuring Real-Estate finance 308 Asset securitization: Cash flow modeling 309 Modern correspondents bank operations 310 International project finance and management 311 Credit derivatives 312 Measuring and managing value at Risk (VAR) 313 Understanding convertible bond mechanics 314 Fixed income securities 315 International financial markets 316 Introduction to bank marketing 317 Advanced bank marketing 318 Innovation of new banking leaders 319 Negotiation skills for banking leaders 320 Development of banking services quality 321 Bank marketing strategies under competition 322 Financial services marketing 323 Selling skills and techniques for banks 324 Global Securities services marketing 325 Retail bank services 326 Strategic Thinking: Financial services marketing 327 Marketing of Insurance services 328 Basic Concepts of Islamic Economy 329 Introduction to Islamic Banking system 330 Al-Murabaha Financing 331 Al-Musharakah Financing 332 Al-Mudarabah Financing 333 Al-Ijara Financing 334 Al-Salam and Al-Istisna 335 Theoretical Foundations and practical Applications of Islamic Banking system 336 Islamic Bank Marketing 337 Islamic Bank Accounting for Zakat 338 Shari ah control of Islamic Banks 339 Islamic Bank Budgeting Techniques 340 Management and Treatment of Doubtful Debts 341 Accounting for Islamic Insurance companies 342 Evaluation of Islamic Bank performance 343 Comparison between Islamic banks and commercial banks 344 Central banks inspection and control on Islamic banks 345 Fundamentals of Islamic banking operations 346 Financial accounting standards in Islamic banks 347 Profit distribution in Islamic banks 348 Investment portfolio Management in Islamic Banks 349 Profit Distribution in Islamic banks 350 Securitization and liquidity management in Islamic banks 351 Islamic bank Guarantees 352 Internal and External Audit and control in Islamic banks 353 Islamic banks modes of finance 354 Asset and liability management in 21

70 Islamic banks 355 Feasibility studies and project evaluation: an Islamic perspective 356 Six Sigma Green Belts 357 The Ability to Avoid Human Error 358 Future Role of Quality Managers 359 Process Design and Performance Improvement 360 Cost Quality Methods and Benefits 361 Customer Services and Handling Complaints 362 Project Quality Management 363 Design and Implementation of Performance Management Strategies 364 Management Skills for New Managers 365 Job Analysis and Assessment 366 Knowledge Management 367 Quality Management Principles 368 Total Quality Management Tools 369 Basic Concepts of Leadership and Personnel Management 370 Strategic Planning in Quality Management 371 Capacity Building and Training 372 Customer Based Business Excellence 373 Supply Chain Management 374 Human Capital Management 375 Time Management 376 Enhancing selling Skills 377 Strategies and Plans Marketing 378 Marketing Research 379 Intellectual Property: Concepts and Application 380 Intellectual Property: Protection and Marketing Strategies for International Companies 381 Patents and Trade Secrets: Legal Framework 382 Trademarks and Geographical Indications 383 Industrial Designs and Models 384 Protection of Intellectual Property in Cyber Space 385 Intellectual Property and E-Commerce 386 Domain Names and Its Relevance to Trademarks 387 Enforcement and Litigation of Intellectual Property Rights 388 The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) 389 Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property 390 Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works 391 Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks 392 Alternative Dispute Resolution of Intellectual Property 393 Intellectual Property Portfolio Management 394 Intellectual Asset Management 395 Intellectual Property Audit 396 Intellectual Property Valuation 397 The Role of Unfair Competition in Intellectual Property Protection 398 Basics of Licensing and Technology Transfer 399 Intellectual Property and Technology 400 Management of Licensing Agreements 401 Intellectual Property Licensing: Legal and Financial Framework 402 Technology Transfer and Acquisition 403 Franchising :A Business Tool for the Growth of SME s 404 Computer Software Licensing 405 Intellectual Property and its Role in Promoting Development 406 Patent Drafting 407 Copyright and Related Rights 408 Patent Cooperation Treaty for the International Registration of Patents 22

71 409 Trademarks & Unfair Competition 410 Patent of Inventions & Trade Secrets 411 Copyrights & Related Rights 412 Arab Certified Intellectual Property Licensing Practitioner (ACIPLP) Professional Program 413 Commercialization of Technology through the Power of Licensing 414 The Basics of Intellectual Property and Licensing 415 Practical Framework of Intellectual Property and Iicensing 416 Joint Intellectual Property Licenses 417 The Deal: Valuation and Negotiation 418 Licensing Legalities 419 Intellectual Asset Utilization Strategies 420 Intellectual Assets Valuation 421 Technology Transfer 422 Settlement of Licensing Agreements Disputants 423 Basics of Licensing and Technology Transfer 424 Negotiating and Drafting Licensing Agreements 425 Managing Intellectual Property Right s Licensing Agreements 426 Intellectual Property Valuation Theories 427 Software Licensing 428 Optional License Contract and Arbitration 429 Trademarks Establishment, Protection and Licensing 430 Patent Licensing 431 Legal Protection of Patents 432 Exploitation of the Patent and the Principle of Commitment 433 Compulsory License to Exploit the Patent 434 Licensing of Musical Works 435 Trainer of Trainers 436 Negotiations with the West: Understanding Common Negotiation Strategies in the USA 437 Joint Ownership of Copyrights 438 ACPA Preparation Course 439 JCPA Preparation Course 440 International Accounting Standards and Their Recent Amendments 441 International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs 442 Dealing with Effects of Basic Errors and Changes in Accounting Policies in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 443 Addressing Effects of Contingency Events and Subsequent Events to the Date of Financial Statements on the Results of The Entity s Business in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 444 Accounting Treatment of Depreciable Assets in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 445 Accounting for Financing Lease Contracts in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 446 Accounting Treatment of Revenues and Costs Related to Construction Contracts in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 447 Accounting Treatment of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates and their Effects on the Entity s Business Results in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 448 Accounting Treatment of Government Grants and their Disclosure in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 449 Business Combination in Accordance with International Accounting Standards 450 Consolidated Financial Statements and Accounting for Investments in Subsidiaries in Accordance with the 23

72 International Accounting Standards 451 Discontinued Operations, Recognition and Measurement in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 452 Accounting Treatment of Fixed Assets in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 453 Interim Financial Reports in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 454 Accounting Treatment of Inventory in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 455 Financial Instruments Accounting: Disclosure and Presentation in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 456 Accounting for Real Property in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 457 Agriculture Accounting in Accordance with the International Accounting Standards 458 Accounting for Contracting Companies 459 Accounting for Insurance Companies 460 Financial Instruments- Measurement and Recognition in Accordance with the International Accounting Standard No Accounting Treatment and Disclosure of Investment in Financial Statements in Accordance With International Accounting Standards No. 32, 36 and Advanced Financial Accounting 463 Accounting for Non-Accountants 464 Industrial Accounting for Oil Companies 465 Effective Methods to Rationalize Cost and Maximize Profit 466 Advanced Cost Accounting 467 Modern Technology in Accounting Systems 468 Cost Accounting for Industrial Companies 469 Financial Statements Preparation and Presentation in Accordance With IAS 470 Accounting for Airline Companies 471 Industrial Accounting for Oil Companies 472 Environment Accounting 473 Advanced Financial Accounting 474 Introduction to Bank Accounting 475 IAS for the Public Sector 476 IAS No. 2: Inventory 477 IAS No. 7: Cash Flow Statement 478 IAS No. 12: Income Tax 479 IAS No. 16: Property, Plant and Equipment 480 IAS No. 23: Borrowing Costs 481 IAS No. 40: Investment Property 482 IAS No. 5: Long-lived Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations 483 IAS No. 18: Revenue 484 IAS No. 20: Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance 485 IAS No. 21: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates 486 IAS No. 29: Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies 487 IAS No. 27: Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements 488 IAS No. 28: Accounting for Investment in Associates 489 IAS No. 32: Financial Instruments - presentation 490 IAS No. 39: Financial Instruments Measurement and Recognition 491 IAS No. 34: Interim Financial Reporting 492 IAS No. 36: Impairment of Assets 493 IAS No. 38: Intangible Assets 494 Bases of Preparing Financial Statements for Sectors in Terms of Product Type or Geographic Area of the Entity in Accordance with the International 24

73 Accounting Standards 495 Budgets 496 Preparation of the Auditor s Report in Accordance with International Standards On Auditing (ISAs) 497 Risk Assessments and Internal Control in Accordance with ISA 498 ISA and their Recent Amendments 499 Determining the Nature of Business in Accordance with ISA 500 Audit Planning in Accordance with ISA 501 Documentation in Accordance with ISA 502 Cheating and Error in Accordance with ISA 503 Comparisons in Accordance with ISA 504 Objectives and General Principles Governing Financial Statements Reviews 505 Using the Work of Other Auditors and Experts in Accordance with ISA 506 Internal Audit in Accordance with ISA 507 Assumption of Going-Concern as Basis for Financial Statements in Accordance with ISA 508 Addressing Effects of Contingency Events and Subsequent Events to the Date of Financial Statements on Financial Statements in Accordance with ISA 509 Relevant Parties in Accordance with ISA 510 Analytical Procedures in Accordance with ISA 511 Inspection in Auditing and Other selective Tests in Accordance with ISA 512 Auditor s Report on Financial Statements in Accordance with ISA 513 Combating Money Laundering and Fraud in Financial Statements 514 Auditing in Computer Environment 515 Performance Auditing in the Government sector 516 Auditing Standards for the Government Sector 517 Internal Audit within Corporate Governance for Economic and Structural Reform 518 Planning and Managing Tasks of the Internal Audit Department 519 Risk Assessment and Internal Control in Internal and External Audit 520 Budgeting Skills as Basis for Control and Performance Assessment 521 Money Laundering 522 Cheating and Fraud in Companies 523 Auditors Reports Examples and Explanations 524 Writing and Presenting Effective Internal Audit Reports 525 Internal Audit 526 External Audit 527 Audit and Internal Control 528 Risk Analysis Techniques in Internal Audit 529 Operational Audit 530 Added Value of Internal Audit 531 Auditing Commercial Bank Accounts and the Relationship between Bank Supervisors and External Auditors 532 E-Commerce and Auditor s Role and Responsibilities 533 Risk Assessment and Internal Control in Internal and External Audit 534 Types of Auditors Reports 535 Typical Working Paper Practical Case 536 Income Tax and its Applications in Accounting 537 Sales Tax and its Applications in Accounting 538 Sales Tax in Free, Developmental and Special Zones 539 Sales Tax and Objection and Refund Procedures 540 Companies Law and Its Relation to Auditors and Financial Statements 541 Trade Law 542 Social Security Law and its Applications 543 Labor Law and its Applications 544 Stamps Law 545 Securities Commission Law 546 Jordanian Central Bank Law 547 Insurance Regulatory Commission Law 548 Financial Analysis 549 Advanced Financial Analysis 550 Advanced Financial Analysis Using Excel 551 Financial Analysis for Auditors 552 Insurance Losses Treatment Methods 553 Cash Management and Budgeting 554 Cost Analysis Techniques for Control and Decision Making 555 Construction Contracts 556 Financial Performance and Planning Improvement 25

74 557 Government Budgeting 558 Financial Control and Performance Assessment for Government Organizations 559 Financial Expert Preparation 560 Effective Financial Management Requirements 561 Cash Flow Statement Preparation and its Importance in Assessing the Financial Position of the Entity 562 Finance for Non-financial Professionals 563 Effective Budgets 564 Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting Skills Using Spreadsheets 565 Bank Branches Budgets 566 Internal Auditing As Part of Corporate Governance towards Economic and Structural Reform 567 Feasibility Studies and Project Plans 568 Project Assessment 569 Financial, tax and legal (Due Diligence Inspection) Investigation 570 English Levels (8) 571 English Conversation Course (3 levels) 572 IELTS Preparation Course 573 Key English Test (KET) 574 Preliminary English Test (PET) 575 First Certificate in English (FCE) 576 Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) 577 Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE) 578 Beginner 1 ( Chinese Language) 579 Beginner 2 ( Chinese Language) 580 Beginner 3 ( Chinese Language) 581 Beginner 4 ( Chinese Language) 582 Intermediate 1 ( Chinese Language) 583 Intermediate 2 ( Chinese Language) 584 Intermediate 3 ( Chinese Language) 585 Intermediate 4 ( Chinese Language) 586 Advance 1 ( Chinese Language) 587 Advance 2 ( Chinese Language) 588 Advance 3 ( Chinese Language) 589 Basic Chinese for Kids ( Chinese Language) 590 Chinese for Tourist 591 Chinese for Tourist 592 Chinese for Diplomatic Use 593 General English-Arabic-English Translation 594 ABCs of Professional Translation (basic course) 595 Mass Media Translation 596 Business and Management Translation 597 Economics Translation 598 Translation in Management and Economics 599 Theories of Translation 600 Lexicology and Lexicography 601 Legal Translation 602 Advanced Legal Translation 603 Translation of International Organizations Documents 604 Translation in Education 605 Translation in Accounting and Auditing 606 Conference Interpretation: Consecutive Interpretation 607 Conference interpretation: Simultaneous Interpretation 608 Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation 609 Report Writing and Translation 610 Business Accounting ( CIMA ) 611 Islamic Finance (CIMA) 612 Cambridge International Diploma in Business (Standard and Advanced Level) 613 Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers 614 Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching with ICT 615 Single-Module Certification : Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 616 Two-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 617 Three-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 618 Four-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 619 Five-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 620 Six-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet 621 Seven-Module Certification Introduction to IT: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet Youth Leadership Entrepreneurial Programs and Innovative Education Programs TAGLIA 26

75 Academy TAGILIA Consultancy The TAGI Learning Innovation Academy provides educational institutions, authorities and governments in the Arab World with independent consultancy services and advice on of educational planning, strategy and policy regarding ICT integration in education. It also offers monitoring, benchmarking and evaluation of programmes and projects. A leading international agency specialized in developing programmes and staging events in the field of education, training and ICT, the organiser ICWE can draw on a comprehensive network of international experts, including some of the most respected and influential leaders in educational technologies, and a large database of resources. The consultancy at the TAGI LIA can: - Span the entire cycle of education reforms - Assess the specific local needs and requirements - Build strategy and implementation plans (roadmaps) - Set up new policies, standards, regulatory frameworks - Assist in the selection of cutting-edge hardware, software and content - Oversee and coordinate infrastructure deployment - Support the transformation of the curriculum - Develop capacity building programmes for educators, educational institutions and policy-makers - Engage key stakeholders through professional development and mentoring - Improve the efficiency of the education system - Create financially and environmentally sustainable ICT business models for long-term success - Develop new learning space designs and architecture - Monitor, measure and evaluate the respective processes. TAGILIA Academy The TAGILIA Academy offers a broad range of workshops, training and seminars which are easily adapted to our clients needs. These sessions will either be conducted by our renowned international experts or in cooperation with international or regional partner organisations, in face-to-face sessions, through online or through blended learning (virtual classes and face-to-face sessions combined). TAGILIA will deliver services through channels. 1. Our strategic workshops for policy and decision makers and other stakeholders provide 27

76 opportunities to identify change motivators, to develop a joint vision and a customised plan as well as to build consensus in order to create long-term commitment. 2. Our awareness training for stakeholders from all fields of education and training provide school principals, faculty heads of higher education, corporate leaders as well as public administrators with a clear description of their roles in supporting teachers, trainers and learners using ICT in education and research. 3. Our skills training project-based modules teachers, trainers, administrators and learners to practice skills, think creatively and act collaboratively. Topics range from specific teacher trainings to use ICT effectively in the classroom to employability, knowledge management, talent management and e-administration. 4. Our thematic seminars are designed around the needs of our clients: - Advancing Scientific Collaboration - Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum Design - Education and Civic Responsibility - E-Learning in Areas of Conflict - ICT-enhanced Bi-literate Education (Arabic/English, Arabic/French) - Learning Space Design and Architecture - Green IT - Building Public-Private Partnerships in Education - Inclusion in Education - Tackling Illiteracy - E-Learning to Tackle the Water Crisis - E-Health -E-Government Learning tutorials, videos, podcasts and other resources are made available through our e-campus on TAGILIA s web portal. Islamic Business Programs 28

77 The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh CIMA Academy Certificate in Islamic Finance: Islamic Finance is a dynamic multidisciplinary area of the international financial services sector. As an established niche of the finance industry, it is set to grow exponentially over the next decade. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh CIMA Academy was established as a result of a cooperation agreement signed between Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training Group (TAG-Training) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in 2008, to offer the Certificate in Islamic Finance. It is the first global qualification to be offered by a professionally chartered accountancy body that has been developed to meet the fast growing demand for a globally recognised qualification in the Islamic finance sector. The Certificate is ideal for staff working in the financial services sector who would like to be part of this dynamic industry and would hone their skills and broaden their knowledge in Islamic Financing. Study modules: 1. Islamic Commercial Law 2. Islamic Banking and Takaful Products and Services 3. Islamic Capital Markets and Instruments 4. Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions The program study guides and examinations are available in both Arabic and English languages. Associate Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) Related to all those specialized in accounting and auditing, financial managers, auditors, financial and management analysts at various levels and those who wish to increase or deepen their knowledge of accounting concepts and methods, Participants will be able to analyze and interpret financial statements, promote their comprehension skills and focus on the international accounting and auditing standards as well as the approved modules of ACPA curriculum. The approved modules of ACPA curriculum are discussed and explained, which include the following topics: Paper One: Organizational knowledge and business knowledge - Economics and quantitative methods - Statistics for business Paper Two: Organizational knowledge and business knowledge - Administrative tasks and practices - Operations management and strategy - Business finance and financial management Paper Three: Accounting and accountingrelated knowledge - Basic accounting and preparation of financial statements - Practicing advanced financial accounting - Principles of advanced financial reporting Paper Four: Accounting and accountingrelated knowledge - Management accounting (basic concepts) - Management accounting (necessary information for planning) Paper Five: Auditing 29

78 - Basic principles of auditing - Advanced auditing concepts Paper Six: Taxes and laws - Tax laws, corporate laws and commercial law Paper Seven: Information technology - IT skills Paper Eight: Languages English Language - Commercial and economic terms and grammar Associate Certified Management Accountant (ACMA) The certificate establishes awareness and proper accounting rules so the applicant can qualify for important work positions. In other words, obtaining such certificates provides many privileges to the holder, whether assuming senior management positions in their original business place or increasing scientific knowledge in numerous fields such as (management, financial accounting, cost accounting, economics and finance). Target Categories: This certificate targets applicants specialized in management and financial fields, including: Financial managers who need a certificate of recognition of their experiences to support them in proper performance of management tasks based on scientific and developed approach. Auditors specialized in auditing business and financial business. Accountants wishing to obtain a professional qualification to assume leading positions in the accounting field and work in senior positions with in international companies. Those working in investments and banking sectors. Chapter One: Basics of financial accounting and financial reporting Chapter Two: Accounting transactions related to inventory settlements Chapter Three: Accounting transactions related to inventory and non-current assets Chapter Four: Financial reporting standards for revenue realization Chapter Five: Financial reporting standards for financial statements consolidation Chapter Six: Concept and terms of cost Chapter Seven: Overall and variable costs Chapter Eight: Orders and stages costing system and activity-based cost Chapter Nine: Internal control Chapter Ten: Professional morals, attitudes and ethics Chapter One: Financial statements analysis Chapter Two: Nature and objectives of financial management Chapter Three: Funding sources for financial institutions and capital structure Chapter Four: Management of working capital Chapter Five: Investment decisions Chapter Six: Financial decisions analysis and risk management Chapter Seven: Budgeting Chapter Eight: Short-term administrative decisions Chapter Nine: Financial control Chapter Ten: Corporate governance Professional preparation training 30

79 courses: 1 Associate Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) 2 Associate Certified Management Accountant (ACMA) 3 Islamic finance (CIMA) 4 Jordan Certified Public Accountant (JCPA) Specialized Training Courses in: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 1 International Accounting Standards and their Recent Amendments 2 Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs) 3 Current and non-current assets 4 Investments in securities 5 Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Revenue Recognition and Foreign Currencies 7 Inventory/ Change in Accounting Estimate, Accounting Policies and Errors/ Provisions and Contingent Liabilities 8 Accounting for Specialized Companies 9 Miscellaneous Subjects 10 Preparation of Financial Statements Auditing Standards and Audit Pressure 1 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants 2 General Objectives of Audit and Acceptance of Audit Engagement 3 Internal Control as well as Risk Assessment and Response 4 Design and Implementation of Audit Program (1): Compliance Tests 5 Design and Implementation of Audit Program (2): Substantive Tests 6 Issuance of Report 7 Preparation of Financial Statements 8 Planning and managing tasks of audit department 9 How to build and follow up audit plan and program 10 Techniques of Risk Analysis in Audit 11 Writing and Presenting Effective Audit Reports 12 Audit of Financial Investments 13 Auditing of Investment Property International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) 1 Tangible and Intangible Assets in Public Sector 2 Investments in Securities in Public Sector 3 Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in Public Sector 4 Revenue in Public Sector 5 Miscellaneous Subjects in IPSASs 6 Accounting for Specialized Companies in Public Sector 7 Preparation of Financial Statements on Accrual Basis 8 Preparation of Financial Statements on Cash Basis Taxes, Laws and others related to the same field. 1 Income tax and its applications in accounting terms 2 Sales tax and its applications in accounting terms 3 Income tax in free zones, development zones, and special zones 4 Sales tax, appeal and recovery procedures 5 Companies Law and its relevance to the 31

80 auditor and the financial statements 6 Commercial Law 7 Social Security Law, and applications thereof 8 Labor Law, and applications thereof 9 Stamps Law 10 Securities Commission Law 11 Central Bank of Jordan Law 12 Insurance Regulatory Commission Law Financial Consulting 1. Financial Analysis 2. Advanced Financial Analysis 3. Advanced Financial Analysis By Using MS Excel 4. Financial analysis for the auditors 5. Treatment of insurance losses 6. Cash management and preparation of interim budgets 7. Techniques of analyzing costs for monitoring and decision-making 8. Contracts and construction contracts 9. Development of financial performance and setting up financial plans 10. Preparation of government budgets 11. Preparation of financial expert 12. Effective financial management requirements 13. Preparation of cash flows statements and its importance in assessing the entity s financial position 14. Finance for non-finance people 15. Effective projected budgets 16. Planning, forecasting, and budget preparation skills by using spreadsheets 17. Budgets of banks branches 18. Feasibility studies and project planning 19. Project evaluation 20. Financial due diligence (due diligence test) financial, tax, and legal The Associate Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner Program (ACIPP) The Associate Certified Intellectual Property Practitioner Program (ACIPP) is a professional Arabic program offering advanced teaching and training for the IP practitioner. It providing an easier understanding of modern principles that govern IP access to knowledge and international developments to enable practitioners to provide services in line with world standards. An Intellectual Property (IP) certificate that develops professionals in all major topics of IP has become more valuable in the work force. Due to the rapid growth and need of IP profession globally, today s market in the Arab region requires professionals equipped with enough knowledge in the IP field. The global market requires innovative new ideas and products to increase global productivity and profit. Therefore, the market in the Arab region requires more ideas, products, and other matters of IP to develop it proactively and effectively. Training programs provided by ASIP, such as the ACIPP program, will increase IP awareness and promote the overall progress of societies. The Arab market will grow as new innovative ideas and products are developed, which give the IP field an essentially crucial role in today s society. The three main Modules of the ACIPP program are as follows: Module One: Trademarks and Unfair Competition Module Two: Copyright and Related Rights Module Three: Patents of Inventions and Trade Secrets The full detailed curriculum for each 32

81 Module of the ACIPP program is as follows: Module One: Trademarks and Unfair Competition Part One: Trademarks I. Introduction 1. Definition 2. Kinds of Marks: A. Trademarks B. Service marks C. Collective marks D. Certification marks E. Famous and well-known marks and their special status: Associate Society for Intellectual Property 2005 I I. Registrable Trademarks: 1. Kinds of Registrable Marks. 2. Requirements for Registerability: a. Legality b. Distinctiveness i. Unregisterable Trademarks ii. Registration Procedure a. General Overview on the procedure b. Examination (form & substance) c. Searching d. Acceptance and Publication e. Modification of a Trademark f. Registration Form 3. Cancellation of Trademark Registration: a. Subject Matter of Cancellation. b. Invalidity c. Revocation d. Assignment by the Trademark Owner e. Expiry f. Non-use III. Ownership and Rights Conferred 1. Ownership: a. First to use b. Right of priority c. Honest concurrent use 2. Rights conferred: a. Exclusivity of the trademark b. Right of Exploitation c. Assignment d. Use e. License f. Mortgage and seizure 3. Prohibition of unauthorized use 4. Trademarks Piracy a. Counterfeiting b. Imitation of labels and packaging c. Other prohibited acts d. Establishment of infringement e. Pre-requisitions of infringement IV. Legal Protection 1. Civil action 2. Criminal action Arab Society for Intellectual Property Provisional protection 4. Remedies available V. Training Three weeks real work experience Part Two: Unfair Competition I. General Definition 1. What is Unfair Competition? 2. Criteria of Fairness 3. Requirements of Unfair Competition I I. Types of Unfair Acts 1. Causing Confusion A. General Approach B. Types of Confusion C. Confusion as to the Establishment D. Confusion as to the Products or Services 33

82 2. Discrediting Competitors A. General approach B. Subject matter of disparagement C. Reference to competitors, or to products/services D. Disparagement and defamation E. Statements of Facts F. True and false statements G. Conditions for liability H. Comparative advertising 3. Misleading A. General approach B. The concept of misleading C. The subject matter of misleading D. Communication of misleading statements. E. Puffing and exaggerations F. Subjective requirements and burden of proof. G. Examples of misleading acts 4. Other Acts of Unfair Competition A. Free riding B. Nuisance Advertising C. Comparative Advertising D. Sales Promotion E. Impeding of Market Activities F. Dumping I I I. Legal Protection 1. Civil Protection 2. Provisional Protection 3. Remedies Available 4. Case Studies Module Two: Copyright and Related Rights I. Subject Matter of Copyright 1. General A. Protection does not extent to ideas B. The condition of originality C. Absence of formalities 2. Protected Works A. Literary works B. Artistic works, Scientific works C. Computer programs D. Compilations of data. E. Right of Reproduction 3. Unprotected Works I I. Ownership and Rights Conferred 1. Ownership A. Ownership and authorship B. Who is the author? i. Commissioned Works ii. Employer - Employee Relationship iii. Works of Joint Authorship III. Translation and Performance Works Society for Intellectual Property 2005 I I. Rights Conferred A. Subject matter of author s rights B. Moral rights i. General ii. Characteristics of moral rights iii. Right of disclosure iv. Right of paternity v. Right of respect for the work and its integrity. vi. Right of withdrawal C. Economic rights i. General ii. Characteristics iii. Right of reproduction iv. Right of communication to the public v. Right of transformation D. Exploitation rights i. Assignment 34

83 ii. Mortgage and seizure iii. Licensing E. Prohibition of unauthorized use F. Exceptions to the right conferred G. Non-voluntary licensing H. Fair use doctrine i. Concept ii. Conditions/ criteria of fair use iii. Fair use and personal use. iv. Cases of fair use I. Copyright Protection Periods III. Intellectual Property and Traditional Cultural Expressions A. Introduction B. Tangible and Intangible Expressions of Culture. C. Use of the Term Traditional. D. A Working Description of Traditional Cultural Expressions. E. Describing traditional cultural expressions. IV. Traditional Knowledge A. Introduction B. Traditional Knowledge and the Intellectual Property (IP) system C. Traditional Knowledge and the Global Marketplace D. Challenges for the Future Arab Society for Intellectual Property 2005 V. Legal protection 1. Civil 2. Criminal 3. Remedies available Module Three: Patents of Inventions and Trade Secrets Part One: Patents of Inventions I. Patentable Inventions 1. Types of Patents 2. Types of patentable inventions 3. Utility Models I I. Registration 1. Requirements for Patentability: A. Novelty B. Inventive Step (Non-obviousness) C. Industrial applicability D. Disclosure of the invention 2. Unregisterable Inventions 3. Registration Procedure A. General Overview on the Procedures B. Identification of the Invention C. Examination (form and substance) D. Searching E. Acceptance and publication F. Modification of a Patent G. Registration form III. Ownership and Rights Conferred 1. Ownership A. Inventor or his Successors B. First to File / Right of Priority C. Employer/ Employee Relationship D. Joint Inventions E. Rights Conferred G. Exception to the rights conferred: Compulsory licensing: H. Cancellation of a Patent registration I. Assignment by the owner J. Expiry of the Patent K. Non-payment of fees L. Forfeiture or revocation in cases of abuse Part Two: Trade Secrets 35

84 I. What Constitutes a Trade Secret 1. Not Being Known. 2. The Commercial Value. 3. Subject to Reasonable Measures to Maintain its Secrecy. 4. Patents and Trade Secrets. II. Ownership and Rights Conferred 1. Trade Secret Proprietor. 2. Exclusive Right to Use, Sell or Disclose. 3. The Right to Prohibit Unauthorized Disclosure. III. Trade Secrets Piracy 1. Prohibited Acts A. Breach of Contract. B. Breach of Secrecy. C. Third Party Acquisition. 2. Permitted Acts: A. Reversed Engineering. B. Attainment of Information by Independent Means. IV. How to Protect Your Trade Secrets 1. Non-disclosure Agreements 2. Precautionary Measures14 Arab Society for Intellectual Property 2005 V. Legal Protection 1. Civil Protection (Civil Action) 2. Criminal Action 3. Interim Injunctions 4. Provisional Protection 5. Remedies Available 2- Short-Term IP Training Courses: ASIP provides public ground-breaking educational resources and programs in various intellectual property fields with a special focus on the newly emerging topics and their relevance to law and business. It also provides short-term training courses on IP with duration lasting between two days and a week. These training courses come in the form of workshops and other customized training courses to meet the needs of the target audience. They are taught by leading professionals in the field of IP and representatives from local universities and ministries, such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade. We have a full list of courses and lectures provided in the following fields: 1 Intellectual Property: Concepts and Application 2 Intellectual Property and its Role in Supporting and Prompting Development 3 Intellectual Property: Protection and Marketing Strategies for International Companies 4 Patents and Trade Secrets: Legal Frame Work 5 Patent Drafting 6 Trademarks and Geographical Indications 7 Industrial Designs and Models 8 Copyrights and Related Rights 9 Protection of Intellectual Property in Cyber Space 10 Intellectual Property and E-commerce 11 Domain Names and its Relevance to Trademarks 12 Enforcement and Litigation of Intellectual Property Rights 13 The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) 14 Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property 15 Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works 16 Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks. 36

85 17 Patent Cooperation Treaty for the International Registration of Patents 18 Alternative Dispute Resolution of Intellectual Property 19 Intellectual Property Portfolio Management 20 Intellectual Asset Management 21 Intellectual Property Audit 22 Intellectual Property Valuation 23 The Role of Unfair Competition in Intellectual Property Protection 24 Basics of Licensing and Technology Transfer 25 Computer Software Licensing 26 Intellectual Property and Technology 27 Management of Licensing Agreements 28 Intellectual Property Licensing: Legal and Financial Framework 29 Technology Transfer and Acquisition 30 Franchising a Business Tool for the Growth of SME s LES-AC Professional Qualification and Training Courses The Arab Certified Intellectual Property Licensing Practitioner (ACIPLP) About the ACIPLP program: The ACIPLP professional program was launched in April 2007 to provide the Arab World with professional executives in the field of licensing, technology transfer, and intellectual asset management. The program was designed to give participants a solid foundation to build a successful career in the profession of licensing and intellectual asset management, as well as connecting principles to practice. Program Structure The Program consists of an intensive 76 training hours divided into: Level One: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing. Level Two: Essential Principles and Tools of Licensing. Level Three: Advanced Licensing Strategies and Skills. Level One: Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing. This level builds comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property and the basics of its commercialization through licensing. It also describes the concepts associated with licensing which is considered the preliminary stage of the second level providing participants with primary knowledge about IP, technology and licensing. It comprises of four major topics: 1. Intellectual property basics 2. Basics of IP commercialization /licensing 3. Determining reasonable license fees & royalty rates 4. Managing licensing risks Level Two: Essential Principles and Tools of Licensing. This level provides participants with detailed information concerning the concept of licensing and management of intellectual assets. These foundational courses are prerequisites for the third level course in the ACIPLP certificate program and comprises of four major topics: 1. The Basics of Intellectual Property and Licensing 2. IP/IA Business Strategy 3. The Deal-Valuation and Negotiation 4. Living with the Deal 37

86 Level Three: Advanced Licensing Strategies and Skills. This level is designed for those who have completed the second level of the program. and comprises of four major topics: 1. Patenting, Due Diligence, and Licensing 2. Intellectual Asset Strategy 3. Valuation 4. Negotiation and Ethics LES-AC Specialized Training Courses o The Basics of Intellectual Property and Licensing o Intellectual Property and Licensing Practical framework o Licensing Jointly-Owned Intellectual Property o Licensing and Legal Issues o Intellectual Asset Management and Strategies: A Business Framework o Intellectual Property Assets Valuation o Technology Transfer o Settlement of Licensing Agreement Disputes o Basics of Licensing and Technology Transfer o Negotiating and Drafting Licensing Agreements o Managing Intellectual Property Right s Licensing Agreements o Articulating the value of IP o Software Licensing o Optional license Agreement and Arbitration o Co-Ownership in Copyright: Protecting IP Rights and Avoiding Co-Ownership Pitfalls o Trade Mark Licensing o Legal protection for Patents o Licensing of musical works o Negotiating With the West: Recognizing and Understanding Common U.S. Negotiation Strategies o Train of Trainers o IP assets management and strategies o Patents Search ASSOCIATE CERTIFIED QUALITY MANAGER (ACQM) The Associate Certified Quality Manager (ACQM) is a professional program providing participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct effective quality assessments in order to illustrate the essentials of Quality, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC). ACQM program is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and accredited by both the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business. Body of Knowledge Module One A: Essentials of Quality Management Module One B: Total Quality Management Tools The Organization: Definition, Purpose & Open System View o Principles of Management o Organizational Structure and Design o Recruitment and Performance Appraisal o Excellence Models o ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management System Standards o Quality Characteristics o Total Quality Management (TQM) Tools o Process Management Approaches o Management and Planning Tools o Measurement: Assessment and Metrics o Reliability and Validity 38

87 o Qualitative Assessment o Analysis and Use of Survey Results o Six Sigma o Benchmarking: Internal and External Module Two: Core Concepts of Leadership and People Management Module Three: Strategic Planning in Quality Management o Organizational Development o Organizational Culture o Organizational Leadership o Techniques for Managing Organizational Change o Constraint Management o Motivation Theories o Conflict Resolution o Empowerment o Teams o Strategic Planning Activities o Environmental Analysis o Strategic Planning and Assessment o Deployment Module Four: Capacity Building for Competence Module Five: Customer-Focus for Business Excellence o Training Needs Assessment o Team Building Basics o How to Handle Requests for Training o Training Requirements Analysis o Misconceptions about Training o Training Delivery Methods o Evaluating Training and Results o Kirkpatrick s Four Levels of Training Evaluation o Guidelines to Evaluating the Effectiveness of Training o Total Quality Management-Training and Human Resources Development o Internal Customers o External Customers o Customer Segmentation o Customer Relationship Management and Commitment o Improving Customer Service Enhancing Customer Loyalty and Retention o Managing Customer Portfolio Module Six: Supply Chain Management o Supplier Selection o Organization Requirements from Suppliers o Supplier Performance Assessment o Strategies for Supplier Improvement o Supplier Certification o Partnerships with Suppliers o Logistics and Supply Chain Management o Supply Chain Integration ACQM Examination The exam which is composed of two sessions, each of which lasts two hours and is held in Arabic or English and divided into four sections; multiple choice, essay questions, explanation answers and short answer questions. The exams are held a month after the last session of training courses. Advanced Certificate in Leadership Body of Knowledge o Self-assessment of managers o Interpersonal skills and communication with superiors and subordinates o Leadership, management and motivate staff o Evaluate the performance of employees o Management by objectives and resultsbased management o Knowledge Management o Empowerment and effective delegation o Training to improve performance 39

88 TRAINING COURSES At AKMS, we strive to offer a series of training courses designed for both experienced quality and management professionals and those completely new to the field. We utilize the latest teaching methods to optimize your learning experience, helping you acquire the knowledge needed to develop your skills and your organization s potentials. AKMS is also capable of tailoring its training courses according to the specific needs of companies that wish to cooperate with AKMS on corporate training basis. Sample of training courses - Job Analysis and Evaluation - Train of Trainers - Human Resources Management - Capacity Building for Competence-ILM Endorsed - Essentials of Quality Management-ILM Endorsed - Total Quality Management Tools -ILM Endorsed - Balanced Scorecard - Six Sigma - Core Concepts of Leadership and People Management -ILM Endorsed - Strategic Planning in Quality Management -ILM Endorsed - Management Skills for New Managers - Business Networking & Time Management - Performance Management Strategy, Design and Implementation - Supply Chain Management -ILM Endorsed - Process Design and Performance Improvement - Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Management Decisions - Service Excellence - Marketing Strategies and Plans - Customer-Focus for Business Excellence- ILM Endorsed - Sales Management - Improving Selling Skills and Marketing Research - Improving Reception Staff Skills - Customer Service and Complaint Handling - Project Management - Crisis Management - Negotiation Skills - Change Management - Time Management - Meeting Management - Leading, coaching, and Facilitating - Problem Solving, and Decision Making Skills - Organizational Development - Organizational Behavior - Future Role of Quality Managers - Technical Report Writing - Advanced Contract Management - Work Load Analysis - Work force & Jobs Analysis - Employees Evaluation - Training Need Assessment - Emotional Intelligence as a tool in HRM - Creativity and Lateral Thinking Skills - Communication Skills - Presentation Skills - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Team Building, Motivating, and Managing - Supervisory Skills - Planning: Strategic, Tactical, & Operational 40

89 TAGILIA Academy (TAGI Learning Innovation Academy): The TAGI Learning Innovation Academy offers a broad range of workshops, trainings and seminars which are easily adaptable to our clients needs. These sessions are either conducted by our renowned international experts or in cooperation with international or regional partner organizations, in face-to-face sessions, through online or through blended learning (virtual classes and face-to-face sessions combined). Delivery means at TAGILIA will be through the TAG Digital Corporate University channels. 1. Our strategic workshops for policy and decision makers and other stakeholders provide opportunities to identify change motivators, to develop a joint vision and a customised plan as well as to build consensus in order to create long-term commitment. 2. Our awareness trainings for stakeholders from all fields of education and training provide school principals, faculty heads of higher education, corporate leaders as well as public administrators with a clear description of their roles in supporting teachers, trainers and learners using ICT in education and research. 3. Our skills trainings are projectbased modules that get teachers, trainers, administrators and learners to practice skills, think creatively and act collaboratively. Topics range from specific teacher trainings to use ICT effectively in the classroom to employability, knowledge management, talent management and e-administration. 4. Our thematic seminars are designed around the stated needs of our clients and their sectors. more specifically: - Advancing Scientific Collaboration - Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum Design - Education and Civic Responsibility - E-Learning in Areas of Conflict - ICT-enhanced Bi-literate Education (Arabic/English, Arabic/French) - Learning Space Design and Architecture - Green IT - Building Public-Private Partnerships in Education - Inclusion in Education - Tackling Illiteracy - E-Learning to Tackle the Water Crisis - E-Health - E-Government Learning tutorials, videos, podcasts and other resources will be made available through our e-campus on TAGILIA s web portal. TAGILIA Conferences Throughout the five - year period of the project, the TAGILIA forge and foster the Arab community of excellence in ICT for education and training by organising a series of five annual multi-stakeholder conferences: - to initiate the process and build the community (year 1) - to continue and practise collaboration and exchange (year 2) - to monitor projects and programmes (year 3) - to review the interim results and develop new perspectives (year 4) - to wrap up the project and initiate followup formats (year 5) 41

90 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (TAGSB) TAGSB offers an MBA degree in the following areas: Management Marketing Logistics Quality Management Banking and Finance Human Resources Management The Higher Advisory Council of the Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB), 2010 TAGSB s powerful MBA Program lies in its positioning, international orientation, accreditation, the integration of theoretical and practical content, the teaching staff s business experience and the employability of graduates. Facilities Business education and technology are two sides of a coin, and by fully understanding that, TAGSB has responded to the development of technology by designing state-of-theart classrooms and laboratories equipped with the latest technological tools. Classrooms are tiered to provide an unobstructed view of the instructor. All classrooms are equipped with computers and computer projectors mounted in the ceiling and padded swivel chairs for the comfort of the students. TAGSB s facilities include a state-of-the-art audio-visual language center, a video conference center and a number of computer labs. The audio-visual language center is designed to allow students to learn foreign languages by listening to the correct statements and pronunciations and then recording and listening to their own pronunciation. This facility is designed with individual booths for the students, each equipped with the necessary hardware. The video conference center allows live and direct discussions with lecturers, students and other parties from miles away. It is used for conferences and lectures located abroad. TAGSB s library houses many volumes of reference material and is equipped with computers that have access to international libraries through memberships that are available for free to the faculty and students. The library is also equipped with individual study carrels for personal study. A number of lockers are available for use by students, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 42

91 Faculty and Method of Instruction TAGSB was established to provide students in the Arab world with the highest possible quality of education. Since classes commenced in fall of 2006, TAGSB has acquired the reputation as the premier school of business in the Arab region. Despite this great accomplishment, TAGSB further aims to become a globally recognized school of business. TAGSB is committed to attracting the most talented and highly qualified faculty. Who are aware of the high competency of the student body, and accordingly willing to be challenged and to challenge their students. Students are encouraged to consult the faculty members upon arranged office hours. The administration of TAGSB has decided on case method policy TAGSB endeavors for its students to learn through team work handle out presentations, engage in brain storming, negotiating and cases resolutions, discussions, involve in real-life business problems and to be able to express freely their knowledge in a well-written form. TAGSB believes in a gifted generation who need an institute Where The Gifted Become Leaders Become One! HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal hands the graduation certificates to Masters students of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business with the presence of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh - July 22,

92 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAGUCB) Educational Programs The programs and courses offered at TAGUCB are developed with the global economy in mind by some of the most respected and renowned academic figures to meet the highest international standards. All programs have been designed to the advance knowledge with practical real-world applications and through a case study approach to education. TAGUCB is ready to launch the following programs: Bachelor Degree Programs in: - International Accounting. - Management. - Logistics. MBA Programs with the focussing on: - International Accounting - Management - Banking and Finance - Marketing - Human Resources - Quality Management The TAGUCB programs meet the educational requirement of the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the requirements for prestigious accreditations. FACILITIES TAGUCB is a digital era university which is committed to harnessing the potential of communication information technologies for enhancing the learning environment for the students. It has created state-of-the-art learning facilities with smart boards, projection systems and wireless connectivity for students and professors alike, so that they can benefit from rich digital learning resources. The classroom infrastructure is one of the most modern and equipped with smart furniture to provide a conducive and secure learning environment. A library equipped with conventional learning materials as well as digital learning resources will enable the students to access up-to-date knowledge from a variety of resources. The university has also developed a modern computer lab as well a language lab to enrich the student s learning experience. 44

93 UNIQUE FEATURES OF TAGUCB TAGUCB is a learning community dedicated to the vision of its founder to provide quality education for GCC citizens to reach their full potential. TAGUCB offers a challenging and rigorous curriculum that provides a unique blend of technical and professional programs with the foundation for these programs rooted in traditional academic areas. Programs are case study based that are unique in Bahrain and the GCC States. TAGUCB maintains excellence in education through current, relevant coursework to produce graduates with the hands-on skills that allow them to be productive employees from the first day of employment. TAGUCB will have students sought out by business and industry before they graduate. TAGUCB s education does not end when a degree is awarded; it assists in finding employment for every single graduate. TAGUCB is not only an excellent learning process but also a personality platform molder where gifted students shall be future world business leaders. TAGUCB administration will not only facilitate students access to the University s facilities but will also assist students in finding appropriate accommodation and transportation. TAGUCB provides students access to a quality learning environment on its state-of-the-art campus, online learning and partnerships with both local and international partner institutions and career technical centers. TAGUCB provides an education that serves as the basis for lifelong learning by providing the skills required to lead a productive and enriching life in an everchanging world. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University of Business Building 45

94 PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS LIST # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 1 British Council Jordan British Council attached center promote and supply the main suite of English Language Examination 2 University of Cambridge UK International Examination Offer CIE qualification or syllabus 3 Sun Micro Systems Inc. Jordan Authorized Sun Education Center to teach Sun Programs 4 Oracle Advanced Computer Jordan Science Agreement to teach Oracle Programs 5 Microsoft Jordan Authorized Center for Microsoft Programs 6 Eurasian National University Kazakhstan Joint Seminars and Conferences, Research 7 USAID Jordan Economic Jordan Contribution under Professional Development (SABEQ) Communities Activities 8 Naval Post Graduate School USA Develop Research, Academic Programs (NPS) concerning issues of globalization, Policy and security 9 University of Dubai UAE Collaboration on Programs & Faculty exchange and research 10 University College of Bahrain Bahrain Develop Programs and Students & (UCB) Faculty exchange and Research 11 Foundation for International Switzerland Accreditation of the MBA program at Business FIBAA TAGSB 12 International Finance Corporation (IFC)- Member of the World Bank Group 13 IFC International Finance Corporation 14 International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a member of the World Bank Group 15 General Intelligence Department (GID) USA Jordan USA Jordan Conducting workshops in "Governance and Risk Management Program" which is prepared and certified by the IFC. The agreement covers the following countries: Jordan,Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, the U.A.E, Bahrain and KSA Corporate Governance Training Cooperate in the delivery of corporate governance training in Jordan and some Arab countries A special center at GID will be authorized to train and test on TAG Cambridge IT Skills program. 16 Jordan Post Company (JPC) Jordan A special center at JPC will be authorized to train and test on TAG Cambridge IT Skills program. 17 Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) 18 Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Jordan Jordan A special center at GAM will be authorized to train and test on TAG Cambridge IT Skills program. A special center at ASEZA will be authorized to train and test on TAG Cambridge IT Skills program. Partner TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAGSB TAG Training TAGSB TAGSB TAG Cambridge IT Skills Center TAG Cambridge IT Skills Center TAG Cambridge IT Skills Center TAG Cambridge IT Skills Center 46

95 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 19 The Rule of Law Project Jordan Preparing the second level training for (USAID) court administrators. The project, named The Rule of Law Project (ROLP), is funded by the USAID and implemented in favor of the Jordanian Ministry of Justice (MOJ). 20 UNRWA UK Providing a donation to operate & equip a facility for E-Training Center in Gaza Camp / Jordan 21 CARDNE Jordan Capacity building in Management & Impact for IFAD projects working in poor areas / Arab Countries 22 Tanmia U A E The MoU covers all aspects of cooperation in training; human development; management consulting services; information technology and translation services. 23 JOHUD Jordan Developing training programs targeting local communities in poor pockets / Jordan 24 JCEF Jordan Cooperate in training specially SME s in order to achieve youth employment in Jordan 25 JOHUD Jordan Developing training programs targeting local communities in poor pockets / Jordan 26 UNRWA Jordan Established the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Community Development Center in the Gaza to offer the Camp s residents "Abu-Ghazaleh Cambridge IT Skills" Certificate program, in addition to English language skills training courses. 27 University of Cambridge International Examination 28 University of Cambridge International Examination 29 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 30 International Youth Foundation (IYF) 31 University of Cambridge International Examinations UK UK UK USA UK-London Providing & testing Diplomas in Business, Teachers & Trainers training, and Teaching with ICT An exclusive center which provides IT Training to prepare candidates for the Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills / Arab Countries Translating, delivering & testing CIMA Programs (Islamic Finance & Business Accounting) future cooperation in youth-related issues that are of mutual interest to both parties The Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) certificate validation by CIE Partner ASIP TAG Training TAG Training TAG Training TAG Training TAG Training TAG Training ASCA 47

96 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 32 The International Federation USA-New York Translate and published professional of Accountants (IFAC). issue 33 Wiley USA Translate and Published professional issue 34 The International Accounting UK-London Translate and Published professional Standards Board (IASB) issue 35 Daar Al-Oloum Center Jordan Cooperation Agreements in Field of Qualification and Training 36 Damascus University Syria The Accounting Practice Office at the Faculty of Economy is the official body responsible for implementing this Agreement through providing training programs. In addition, conducting training courses in the fields of legal accounting and auditing, workshops as well as seminars to promote ASCA s Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA) program. 37 Libyan Stock Exchange (LSE) Libya - Tripoli The agreement stipulates that the parties shall cooperate in holding and organizing training courses that focus on the ACPA certificate program which was developed by ASCA to be in line with the accounting qualification syllabus approved by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). 38 Arab Center for Human Libya - Tripoli ARCHD was accredited as a center for Resources Development training and qualification according to (ARCHD) the accounting programs offered by ASCA, with a focus on the qualification of Libyan professionals who wish to obtain the Arab Certified Professional Accountant (ACPA). 39 University of Palestine Palestine - Gaza 40 Sara International Educational Center Jordan 41 Al-Azhar University Palestine - Gaza 42 Islamic University Palestine - Khan Younes 43 Professional Academy for Administrative and Financial Sciences Palestine - Ramallah Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and provide examination training halls. Cooperation Agreements in Qualification and Training Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations Partner ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA 48

97 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 44 Technical Training Academy UAE - Dubai Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations 45 Arab American University Palestine - Cooperation Agreements in Jenin Qualification, Training and conducting examinations 46 Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research 47 The Science and Technology University 48 Development institute for Science & Computer Iraq - Baghdad Yemen - Aden UAE-Dubai Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations Cooperation Agreements in Qualification, Training and conducting examinations Cooperation Agreements in Field of Qualification, Training and conducting examinations 49 Al-Isra University Jordan Cooperation Agreement to amend the curriculum for the Department of Accounting for the to include the Arab Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) and to market training courses of ASCA and the Arab Management Accountant Certificate (ACMA) and the CIMA Certificate in Islamic Finance issued by ASCA in addition to holding specialized training courses for the University students, especially the graduates, to enhance their skills and knowledge and qualify them for the labor market. 50 Al-Yarmouk University Jordan Cooperation Agreement to establish a branch for ASCA on YU's campus to hold specialized training courses in accounting, and other courses leading to ACPA certification, and to serve as an outlet for selling professional publications, books and dictionaries issued by ASCA. Partner ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA ASCA 51 Ministry of Finance in Jordan / Customs Department 52 Jordan Institution for Standards and Metrology Jordan Jordan Cooperate in activating the regulations related to the protection of goods bearing marks or logos legally protected in Jordan. Cooperate in activating the regulations related to the protection of goods whether found in the market or coming through boarders bearing marks or logos legally protected in Jordan. TAGIP TAGIP (AGIP) 49

98 # International Partner Domicile 53 The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) Jordan Summary of Services under agreement The MoU paves the way for coordination between the two institutes particularly in the field of IP training and consultation. Partner TAGIP (AGIP) 54 Jordan National Library Jordan Cooperating in activating the TAG-Legal regulations related to the protection of the copyrights legally protected in Jordan. 55 Microsoft Jordan ERP Consulting Services, Operating TAGITI Systems, Office Productivity Software 56 SecureITLab Bahrain IT Security Consultancy Services TAGITI 57 Multinational Development of Women in Technolog USA-Baltimore Align with CSR Projects and implement CSR related IT projects. 58 HAYAT Turkey Specialized company in providing technical services relevant to different aspects of information technology and education 59 TATA Specialized company in providing technical and infrastructure services 60 British Accreditation Council (BAC) 61 Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN) London, UK Bayreuth, Germany BAC training of AQAAN inspectors; BAC support and assistance of AQAAN for adopting the British accreditation standards / criteria / procedures; Periodic comparability exercises (BAC use of AQAAN inspectors and vice versa)and Mutual recognition and possible mutual badging of accredited colleges/universities. ACQUIN training of AQAAN inspectors; ACQUIN support and assistance of AQAAN in adopting German/European accreditation standards / criteria / procedures; Periodic comparability exercises (ACQUIN use of AQAAN inspectors and vice versa). TAGITI TAGITI AROQAE AROQAE 50

99 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 62 The Association of Arab Universities (AARU) 63 Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) 64 Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) 65 League of Arab States (LAS) 66 The Commission on American and International Schools Abroad of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CAISA/NEASC) Jordan Bonn, Germany Jordan Cairo, Egypt Massachusetts, USA Cooperating in holding conferences and workshops in fields of quality assurance and accreditation in education; Providing technical and professional support for Arab educational institutions; Developing programs for development of capabilities and skills of all workers in the educational system; Promoting Arab scientific research and Arab researchers; Cooperating in the fields of education and information technology development. The objective of this agreement is cooperation with respect to the use and provision of the FIBAA international quality label. Within the scope of the agreement, FIBAA shall grant to ARQAANE the right to provide accreditation to educational institutions using the FIBAA international quality label. Enhance cooperation between the two parties in the field of technical support to ensure quality and accreditation in education. Providing technical support in quality assurance in education; developing information database for educational institutions; dissemination of awareness and good practices; conducting research in education and its quality; providing training, continuous education and capacity building. Both parties will also cooperate in providing academic and educational quality consultation and support for the implementation of the educational development plan which was prepared by LAS and endorsed by the Arab Summit held in Damascus in AROQAE was elected into membership of the Cooperating Organization. CAISA/NEASC Cooperating Organization members are entitled to seek CAISA's advice and counsel, and collaborate in the fields of quality assurance audits, training of peer reviewers, research and the dissemination of the culture and characteristics of excellence. Partner AROQAE AROQAE AROQAE AROQAE AROQAE 51

100 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 67 The Association of Arab Universities (AARU) 68 Zain Jordan Signs MoU with ASREN 69 IEEE/the Hashemite University 70 Ketab Technologies Ltd. Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Cooperate in holding conferences, seminars and workshops, including the following: - Joint Declaration on the events planned to be held, - Participation in the preparatory committees and meetings of the coordinating events, (A) offering joint training courses in the areas of quality and accreditation. (B) work on fund raising of joint projects. (C) cooperation in the use of mechanisms and quality assurance standards in various academic disciplines which prepared by AARU and benefit from the reviews of institutions of higher education in the field of institutional accreditation and the programs accreditation to provide advice on academic quality. Where Zain Jordan will utilize its potential in the fiber-optic networks and cloud computing systems, in order to serve the objectives of the organization in making Jordan a major Hub. The agreement states that both parties are committed to improving the potential cooperation for developing joint interconnectivity operations and services, also to encourage joint cooperation in connectivity to ASREN e-infrastructure with the objective of enhancing collaboration in research and education in the Arab regional and global context, as well as directing efforts towards establishing other forms of collaboration such as digital content, software applications and services, seminars, conferences, and cooperative research projects, including the exchange of relevant material, as well as the development of cooperative projects. TAG-Knowledge will conduct specialized training courses to the IEEE members in the administrative, financial and technical fields. KETAB Technologies donated to TAG-Knowledge KETAB Engage Interactive system (Interactive Whiteboards) with the revolutionary KETAB Sheets, in addition to a full training and a technical support. In return TAG- Knowledge will facilitate the use of these systems by the youth who are already benefiting from the free services provided by TAG-knowledge as an added value to their hightech training & meeting venues. Partner AROQAE ASREN TAG- Knowledge TAG- Knowledge 52

101 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 71 CIEE Jordan Student Exchange (Renting classrooms and meeting rooms for their activities at TAG-Knowledge premises) and we are working to be agent in work and travel program Partner TAG-Knowledge 72 SOS Jordan Charity campaigns TAG-Knowledge 73 ETKET UM ALI Jordan Social work and social coordinator TAG-Knowledge 74 Ministry of local government - Palestine Palestine Signing an agreement to open a new branch in cooperation with the USAID and 6 partners TAG-Knowledge 75 AIESEC Jordan TAG-Knowledge will host AIESEC TAG-Knowledge meetings /they will put TAG's LOGO on their marketing material 76 Umniah Jordan Sponsorship agreement TAG-Knowledge 77 ICT Ministry Jordan Knowledge stations TAG-Knowledge 78 Injaz Jordan Job Fairs and training TAG-Knowledge 79 SABEQ (USAID) Jordan Opening new branches and professionals TAG-Knowledge commutes 80 Akhtaboot.com Jordan Job Fairs at TAGKS TAG-Knowledge 81 Microsoft Jordan Innovation academy project TAG-Knowledge 82 Injaz Jordan Job Fairs TAG-Knowledge 83 SABEQ (USAID) Jordan Opening new Branches TAG-Knowledge 84 Akhtaboot.com Jordan Job Fairs at TAGKS TAG-Knowledge 85 Microsoft Jordan Innovation academy project TAG-Knowledge 86 GJU Jordan TAG diploma TAG-Knowledge 87 Palliative Care Clinic Jordan Palliative Care and Pain Management TAG-Knowledge Diploma 88 UNICARD Jordan Support students in Jordan TAG-Knowledge 89 Middle East University Jordan training courses TAG-Knowledge 90 Central Agency for Organization and Administration CAOA. Cairo Mutual cooperation in training, conferences, seminars, workshops and consulting 91 E-City of King Hamad Bahrain Cooperation to utilize services for the purpose of achieving the E-City objectives 92 Bahrain E-Government Bahrain Establishment of a joint team to utilise services for the benefit of the Bahrain E-Government. 93 SAMSUNG Electronics Jordan Developing education, training, arabizing applications and manufacturing electronics 94 Licensing Executives Society International USA Using LESI training material in conducting the Arab Certified IP Licensing Practitioner Program, noting that LES-AC is the regional representative of LESI in the Arab Countries TAGITRAINING LES-AC 53

102 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 95 El Hassan Science City Jordan Cooperate in providing specialized training courses in the field of IP licensing and TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, consulting services, valuation, and commercialization of inventions 96 Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) 97 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Administration (TAGSB) 98 Jordan Society for Quality (JSQ) 99 International Standard Testing Organization (ISTO) 100 Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) Jordan Jordan Jordan Switzerland Britain Establishment of a joint work team for considering ASRF's utilization of contract drafting services in terms of licensing agreements technology transfer and agreements with researchers, training services, and commercialization of inventions ACIPLP certificates are accredited by TAGSB and recognized by a public educational and training institute for all aspects related to the design and delivery of the training sessions, curricula, exams and valuation processes. AKMS and JSQ providing and exchanging scientific and knowledge resources to organize training programs related to quality and knowledge management. AKMS is ISTO representative in the Arab region. ISTO, based in Zug - Switzerland, fully supports and embraces the international standardizations issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Recognition of Arab Certified Quality Manager Program, the program was added to the list of professional qualifications recognized by the CQI, the only chartered professional body dedicated entirely to quality. Recognition of Arab Certified Quality Manager Program 101 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Britain 102 WIDE VIEW company UAE Jointly promote AKMS training courses and its professional program Arab Certified Quality Manager Partner LES-AC LES-AC LES-AC AKMS AKMS AKMS AKMS AKMS 103 Qudratt KSA Jointly promote AKMS training courses AKMS and its professional program Arab Certified Quality Manager 104 IFAC USA Audit and Accounting TAGI 105 FOF Forum of Firm USA Audit and Accounting TAGI 106 Russell Bedford UK TAGI Auditing and accounting International 107 ASEAN Accounting Firms Asia Auditing and accounting TAGI 108 Silver Altman (London) UK Auditing and accounting TAGI 54

103 # International Partner Domicile Summary of Services under agreement 109 Technical and Vocational Training Corporation 110 The University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) 111 Jordanian Human Resource Management Association 112 TAGCRC and JEI Sign Agreement Saudi Arabia UK Jordan Jordan Cooperation agreement to disseminate the International Certificate in IT Skills validated by University of Cambridge International Examinations Offering UWIC academic programmers, managing training programs of UWIC in the Middle East region, exchange of students, researchers, and faculty. And organizing joint seminars, conferences, colloquia, exchange of academic material and developing cooperative degrees. Providing training courses in human resource, building database of HR practitioners. Developing Education, Coupling technology with teaching, non-profit entity. Partner TAG Cambridge IT TAG Recruit TAGCRC HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh speaks at the 5th Middle East IFRS and Accounting Summit 55

104 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY The below list includes: full-time Professors, part-time Professors, visiting Professors, Examiners, Content Providers, Quality Controllers, Lecturers, and Trainers Serial Name Degree/Certificate 1. Dr. Abd Al Hade Ramadan 2. Dr. Abdul Aziz Ebdah 3. Dr. Abdul Hadi Ramadan 4. Dr. Abdul waheed Khan PhD in Mass Communication 5. Dr. Abdullah Abdulkarim Abdullah PhD in International and Comparative Law 6. Dr. Abdullah Ali Abdullah 7. Dr. Abdullah Ateyah 8. Dr. Adel Sharkas 9. Dr. Adly Qandah 10. Dr. Ahmad Al Assad 11. Dr. Ahmad Al Hazaimeh 12. Dr. Ahmad AlSheikh 13. Dr. Ahmad Bawa'neh 14. Dr. Ahmad Daba'an 15. Dr. Ahmad Dounia PhD in Engineering Science/ Dr. Ahmad Hiyassat 17. Dr. Ahmad Jaafar 18. Dr. Ahmad Nemer 19. Dr. Ahmad Zamel 20. Dr. Ahmad Ziadat PhD in Law 21. Dr. Ahmed Almanasreh PhD in Electrical Engineering 22. Dr. Ahmed Attiqa 23. Dr. Ahmed Donia PhD in Engineering Science 24. Dr. Alaa Neshewat 25. Dr. Albert Butros 26. Dr. Ali Al Attar 27. Dr. Ali Madadha 28. Dr. Ali Thunaibat 29. Dr. Amani Jarrar 30. Dr. Amin Mahmoud 31. Dr. Amir Hatem Khoury PhD in Intellectual Property Law 32. Dr. Amjad Abu AlSamen 33. Dr. Amjad Aryan 34. Dr. Amjad Naser 35. Dr. Andreas Winkler PhD in Chemistry and Mathematics 36. Dr. Arwa Mothaffar 37. Dr. Asma Al Hilwah 56

105 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 38. Dr. Assa'ad Abu Libedh 39. Dr. Awdi Jayousi 40. Dr. Aya Al Dessi 41. Dr. Ayman Haddad PhD in Accounting 42. Dr. Ayman Jarrah 43. Dr. Ayman Sumadi 44. Dr. Ayman Zeini 45. Dr. Bahieldin Elibrachy PhD in Law, Dr. Bana Abu Zayed PhD in Banking and Finance 47. Dr. Basem M. A. Melhem PhD in Commercial Law 48. Dr. Bashar Malkawi 49. Dr. Basheer Zu'bi 50. Dr. Bassam Maali 51. Dr. Bilal Sakarneh 52. Dr. Christiane Bou Khater PhD in Intellectual Property Law 53. Dr. Danny Huntington PhD in Intellectual Property Law 54. Dr. Dima Al Aqaad 55. Dr. Doha Omara PhD in Law 56. Dr. Doukhi Al.Hunaiti 57. Dr. Edward Gress 58. Dr. Ehab Maqableh 59. Dr. Elyas Salamhe 60. Dr. Emab Abu Sadd 61. Dr. Emab Abu Shanab 62. Dr. Emad Malhas 63. Dr. Eng. Mustafa Abd AlFattah Tym 64. Dr. Essam Zabalawi 65. Dr. Essam Elyas 66. Dr. Eyad Abu Haltam 67. Dr. Eyad Amerah 68. Dr. Fabirama NIANG 69. Dr. Fadi Abdul Hamid PhD in MIS 70. Dr. Fadi Obaidat PhD in Mass Communication 71. Dr. Fahmy Abdeen 72. Dr. Fares Soufi 73. Dr. Faten Hawwa PhD in Law 74. Dr. Fathi Nsour 57

106 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 75. Dr. Fayyad Alqudah 76. Dr. Fouad Boustany PhD in Law 77. Dr. Fouad Mrad 78. Dr. Fouad Salameh 79. Dr. Ghaleb Joudeh 80. Dr. Ghazi Al Dabouby 81. Dr. Hana Qaqish 82. Dr. Hanan Abbasi 83. Dr. Hani Abu Qudeis 84. Dr. Hassan Abdelbasset Gemei Doctorat detat In private law 85. Dr. Hazim Smadi PhD in IP and E-Commerce - Britain 86. Dr. Heinz Goddar PhD in physics and physical chemistry 87. Dr. Hesham Gharaibeh PhD in Finance 88. Dr. Hiba Ajlouni PhD in Banking and Finance 89. Dr. Hiba Zarour Doctor IP Commerce and Technology 90. Dr. Holger Erns 91. Dr. Husam Al Khadash PhD in Accounting 92. Dr. Hussien Momani 93. Dr. Hussien Salea 94. Dr. Ibrahem Al Ameer 95. Dr. Ibrahim Aljazi 96. Dr. Ibrahim Hasan Saif 97. Dr. Ibrahim Hijazin 98. Dr. Ibrahim Mansour PhD in Accounting Information Systems 99. Dr. Ibrahim Omari 100. Dr. Ingo Frueckner PhD in Intellectual Property Law 101. Dr. Jamal Abu Serdaneh 102. Dr. Jamal Humsi 103. Dr. Jamal Salah 104. Dr. Jamal Tarayrah 105. Dr. Jameel Dababneh 106. Dr. Jatin Sainani PhD in Coaching &Operation Management 107. Dr. Jawad Anani PhD in Economic Consultant 108. Dr. Jawad Haddid 109. Dr. Jebreen Qutaish 110. Dr. John Small PhD in Accounting 111. Dr. Joseph O'Donnell PhD in Management Information Systems 58

107 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 112. Dr. Juma Humaidat 113. Dr. Jumah Dumidat 114. Dr. Kame Hwajreh 115. Dr. Khaled Awad 116. Dr. Khaled Hamoud 117. Dr. Khaled Wazni 118. Dr. Khaled Zu'bi 119. Dr. Khalil Nemer 120. Dr. Khalil Qassas 121. Dr. Kholoud Ebrahim 122. Dr. Kinanah Nasra 123. Dr. Leonard Ferrari 124. Dr. Loay Sehwail PhD in Industrial Engineering 125. Dr. Louay Arafat 126. Dr. Louay Salhieh PhD in Industrial Engineering 127. Dr. Maali Akroush 128. Dr. Ma'an Nsour 129. Dr. Mahmoud Al Rashadn 130. Dr. Mahmoud Ma'aitah 131. Dr. Mahmoud Nassar 132. Dr. Majdi Zurikat PhD in Accounting 133. Dr. Mamoun Akroush 134. Dr. Methqal Muqattash 135. Dr. Mjalli Mhelan 136. Dr. Moh d Zaidan PhD in Law of contracts 137. Dr. Mohamed Sharif PhD in Veterinary Medicine 138. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Sattar Jaradat 139. Dr. Mohammad Abu Nassar 140. Dr. Mohammad Abu Qudies 141. Dr. Mohammad Al Halaiqa 142. Dr. Mohammad Al Raud 143. Dr. Mohammad Al Smady 144. Dr. Mohammad Al Sreheen 145. Dr. Mohammad Al-Qudah PhD in Law 146. Dr. Mohammad Boushnaq 147. Dr. Mohammad Emran 148. Dr. Mohammad Jaafari PhD in Finance 59

108 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 149. Dr. Mohammad Jabouri 150. Dr. Mohammad Kasasbeh 151. Dr. Mohammad Khasawneh 152. Dr. Mohammad Obaidat 153. Dr. Mohammad Shatnawi 154. Dr. Mohammad Sqour 155. Dr. Mohammed Saleem PhD in IP 156. Dr. Mohammad Nusair PhD in Business Administration 157. Dr. Mohammad Omar Abdul Jawad PhD in Quality Management 158. Dr. Mona Ebeid 159. Dr. Mouath Nemer 160. Dr. Moyad Tahtamouni 161. Dr. Muhannad Abbasi 162. Dr. Muhannad Atmeh PhD in Accounting 163. Dr. Muhannad Mubaideen 164. Dr. Muhyiedeen Touq 165. Dr. Mukhled Omari 166. Dr. Munna Albannah 167. Dr. Murad Beno 168. Dr. Mustafah Tayem 169. Dr. Nabil Sherif 170. Dr. Nabil Talhouni 171. Dr. Naji Theeb Saleh Moa'llah 172. Dr. Nasser Khateeb 173. Dr. Nawaf Tall 174. Dr. Nayef Omian 175. Dr. Omar Abdul Monem Refai PhD in International Relations 176. Dr. Omar Abdullah Bani Rashed 177. Dr. Omar Al-Araidah 178. Dr. Omar Aljazi 179. Dr. Omar Hudaib 180. Dr. Paul Germeraad PhD in Chemistry 181. Dr. Qais Ali Mahafzah PhD in Maritime Commercial Law 182. Dr. Qasem Hamouri 183. Dr. Qasem Jdetawy 184. Dr. Rajaee Khanji 60

109 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 185. Dr. Rami Hadithi 186. Dr. Rami Naouri 187. Dr. Rana Kahel 188. Dr. Rasha Al Dessi 189. Dr. Rasha Dayyat 190. Dr. Reem Al Rabady 191. Dr. Reem Rabadi PhD in Linguistics 192. Dr. Robert jelly 193. Dr. Ruba Jaradat 194. Dr. Ruba Qalyoubi PhD in Law 195. Dr. Saad Alawneh 196. Dr. Saed Hallak 197. Dr. Sa'ed Salhieh PhD in Industrial Engineering 198. Dr. Salah Hamed PhD in Agricultural Sciences 199. Dr. Saleh Hashem 200. Dr. Salem Al-Agtash 201. Dr. Sameer Fakhrou 202. Dr. Sameer Farah 203. Dr. Samer Dahiyat 204. Dr. Samer Mufleh Abbadi PhD in Management 205. Dr. Samer Rajoub 206. Dr. Sami Ajlani 207. Dr. Sami Bashir 208. Dr. Samiha Qalyoubi PhD in Law 209. Dr. SAMIR AL DALALAH 210. Dr. Shadi Al Abed 211. Dr. Shawqi Hawrani 212. Dr. Shawqi Jawad PhD in Business Administration 213. Dr. Stephen Molloy PhD in Business Policy 214. Dr. Stephen Potter PhD in chemist 215. Dr. Sufyan Qrunfleh PhD in Quality Management 216. Dr. Sulyman Atieh PhD in Accounting 217. Dr. Suzan Deeb 218. Dr. Suzan Issa 219. Dr. Tala Arabiyat PhD in Economics 220. Dr. Tareq Hashem 221. Dr. Tareq Hyasat 61

110 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 222. Dr. Tareq Mohammad 223. Dr. Tareq Rasheed 224. Dr. Tariq Hammouri PhD in Law 225. Dr. Thabet Al Taher 226. Dr. Ulrich Moster PhD in Economics 227. Dr. Usama Arafat 228. Dr. Wa'el Aksheh 229. Dr. Waleed Shaheen 230. Dr. Wasem Haddad 231. Dr. Wissam Rabadi PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering 232. Dr. Yaser Abu Baker 233. Dr. Yasser Abdul Hadi 234. Dr. Yousef Mansour 235. Dr. Yousef Musallam 236. Dr. Yousef Tawfiq 237. Dr. Zuhair Khalifeh 238. Dr. Abdulah Al-Khashroom PhD in Law/Commercial Law 239. Haitham Hussam Abu-Ghazaleh ACPA 240. Ismael Hamed Ismael ACPA 241. Rami Mohammad Al-Haj Hasan ACPA 242. Ahmad Yousef Abu-Shalfeh ACPA 243. Hussam Mohammad Abdel Aziz ACPA 244. Raed Jamal Abdelqader Kallab ACPA 245. Haitham Moustafa Salameh ACPA 246. Ashraf Naji Assaf ACPA 247. Eyad Mohammad Hammad ACPA 248. Hafez Mohammad Ali CMA, CIA 249. Fadi Husni Abu Arjah ACPA 250. Mohammad Hamed Al Jamal ACPA 251. Monther Zein Al-Abideen Al-Amin ACPA 252. Rami Diab Abu-Ghazaleh ACPA 253. Ahmad Abu Al-Homous CPA, JCPA, LCPA 254. Saleh J. Dababneh ACPA 255. Abdel Raouf D. Mousa ACPA 256. Moh'd M. Marie Taha ACPA 257. Elfalaki Albendary ACPA 258. Nashat F Attyeh ACPA 62

111 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 259. Hani Ahmed Al-Khaiyat ACPA 260. Ahmad Saleh Al-Shaweesh ACPA 261. Monther M. Al.Ratrout ACPA 262. Ahmad Ismail Amaireh ACPA 263. Firas Hikmat Abu Odeh ACPA 264. Maher Jodeh ACPA 265. Ahmad Mustafa Zu'bi ACPA 266. Abdeljabbar Ismail Al Shaer CMA 267. Abdul Rahman Moh'd Kamel CMA 268. Moh'd Hamdi Mohammad ACPA 269. Nidal Radi Mohammad ACPA, ACCA 270. Abdel-Hameed Milhem ACPA 271. Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Raei ACPA 272. Hussam Aldeen Al-Tnahi ACPA, FESAA 273. Awni Atef Ibrahim Al-Ahmad ACPA 274. Moutasim Naji Assaf ACPA 275. Muhammad Faheem Yousef CFC Mohammed Ahmad Nimir Naser ACPA 277. Mohammad Abdellatif Abu Laila ACPA 278. Haitham Mohammad Al-Nazer ACPA 279. Nabeel Hasan Daif Al Yaseen ACPA 280. Mosa'b Nabeel Adel Al-Atqi ACPA 281. Ibrahim Mahmoud Al-Kiswani ACPA 282. Rami Shafiq Sadeq Oqal ACPA 283. Rami Ali Saeed Al-Shamali ACPA 284. Bashar Ahmed Hussein ACPA 285. Esmat Nagy Fahmy FCCA, FACPA 286. Zaid Abed Ahmad Ida FACPA 287. Khaled Matar Ahmad Abu-Zaher FACPA 288. Mohanan Kattur Kothila FCA 289. Hani Badr Aldin Badran ACPA 290. Ahmad Mohammad Mansour CPA 291. Ghassan Fayez Abu-Sahyoun ACPA 292. Abu Al-Ma'atty Abu Al-Mawaheb ACPA 293. Vinod Krishnan FCA 294. Santhosh Menon CA 295. Juzer Kamruddin Lohawala CA 63

112 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 296. Ahmed Hussin Ali Hassan CPA 297. Amitkumar Satyaprakesh Chawala CA 298. Anwar Sathat Panangadan CA 299. Raed Yousef Mohammad Al Zir CA 300. Naveed Ahmad Anwar ACCA 301. Babu Mapranath Vasu CA 302. Mohammad Fazal Valappinakath CA 303. Joshua Cambe Caraga LCPA 304. Ezekias Toclo Cat-ag LCPA, CIA 305. Ruben Jr. Pacheco Montilla LCPA,CIA 306. Vipul Kumar Dhirubhai Gajera CA 307. Rohtas Wazir Singh CA 308. Pradhan Sheshadri CA 309. Faisal Nadeem Aslam ACCA 310. Ryan Billanes Marte LCPA 311. Vineeth Vijayakumar Panangateau CA 312. Mundrayil Shihabudheen CA 313. Serjessh Chovelil CA 314. Ahmad Mustafa Shahzad ACA, APA 315. Sreekanth Palakat CA 316. Robin Mancha Manchayil Mani CA 317. Sudhir Surendra Shenoy CA 318. Samer Edward Bshara Dahdal CPA 319. Ziad Ahmad Ghanayem ACPA 320. Firas Othman Al-Kilani ACPA 321. Krishnan Niranjan ACA - India 322. Yaseen Mohammad Nasser ACPA 323. Nasser Shamsuddin Asa'ad ACPA 324. Mohammad Fawaz Hussein ACPA 325. Sabu Muthirakalayil CA (inter) - India 326. Jasim Mohammad Al Masoud ACPA 327. Yousef Khaled Kaddourah ACPA 328. Ali Hasan Said Shalabi ACPA / CFC 329. Jamal Salem Mattar ACPA 330. Issa Salemm Abdullah Al-Sabagh ACPA 331. Zaid Ali Hussein Musleh ACPA 332. Ibrahim Mahmoud Kayed ACPA 64

113 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 333. Girish Nayak Mangalore ACA 334. Raed Omar Al-Kharoof CFC 335. Navneet Dhoot CA 336. Mohammad Abdul Waheed Hashim CA 337. Prakash Datta Bhatta CA 338. Vishal Rameshchandra Hurkat CA 339. Aysha Siddiqui Hashim CA 340. Shahab Ikram CA 341. Sarhan Naji Askalani ACPA 342. Tabrza Hashmy CA 343. Shiburaj Kavirajan Jachary CA 344. Mahfuz Alam Siddluqi Ainuddin CA 345. Tala't Fares Hamed Zaben ACPA/CFC 346. Murad Jamal Saeed Ayoub ACPA/CFC 347. Mohammad Ali Khan ACPA - Pakistan 348. Ghassan Samir Reda Sami ACPA 349. Abdul Jaleel Kemmai CA (Inter) 350. Hussni Ilyyan JCPA / CPA / CRP 351. Ahmad Ammouri ACPA 352. Ahmad Awni Lotfi Abdellatif ACPA 353. Mohammad Al-Abed Al-Hasan ACPA 354. Rami Khalil Mahmoud Wishah ACPA 355. Saif Samer Khalil Al-Bawab CPA 356. Hani Ahmad Mohammad Da'san ACPA 357. Mollai Sidrajan ACA,ACS,CIA 358. Blaize Staince Renny CISA 359. Fekri Mohammad Abu Sharekh ACPA 360. Sudakara Chandu Moolya CA 361. Lino Varghese CA 362. Sadia Tasneem Qureshi ACCA 363. Alaa Nabeel Salman Awwad ACPA 364. Mahmoud Khalfawi ACQM 365. Hassan Nasser ACPA 366. Hazim Al-Surakhi CPA,ACPA,JCPA 367. Nader Ibrahim Saied Adawiyah FCPA, ACPA, CFM, CFE 368. Ganapathi Shatigar ACPA \ CIA 369. Eyad Hasan Mohammad Bayoumy ACPA 65

114 Serial Name Degree/Certificate 370. Abdul Raoof Ahmed Bava CA 371. Jamal Jameel Melhem CPA, ACPA, PCPA, MBA 372. Moumtaz Fayez Ahmad Masoud PCPA 373. Emad Dawoud Asa'ad Ibrahim ACPA, PCPA 374. Fadi Salem Ka'abneh ACPA 375. Zuhair Kamel Dawoud Al-Nazer ACPA/PCPA 376. Jamil Hafez Hasan Al-Masri ACPA/PCPA 377. Munir Mohammad Khalil Hasan ACPA/PCPA 378. Tony Michel Hanna Masa'd ACPA/ACCA/PCPA/CrIFR 379. Ahed Mohammad Al-Badry ACPA/PCPA 380. Kamel Zuhair Kamel Al-Nazer ACPA/PCPA 381. Waref Mahmoud Qumhiya ACPA, LCPA, CMA, CFE, ACA 382. Hussein Fayad LCPA, ACPA 383. Alaa Al Hajj IEAP 384. Dina Moufak Dahabi SCPA 385. Yehia Anees Ahmad Mardan ACPA 386. Steve Karadsheh CPA/CIA/JCPA 387. Aziz Abdelkader CPA/JCPA 388. Moh'd Al-Azrq ACPA 389. Moh'd Alawadi ACPA 390. Ahmad H. Ramahi JCPA 391. Qasem Dmour CMA 392. Hani Abu-Hejleh CPA 393. Ahmad Azezyeh CMA 394. Ali Ahmad Salameh JCPA 395. Jod Estoya CPA 396. Mohammad AlAmouri JCPA 66

115 CHART TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () (Trade names Chart) TAGCO TAGIP TAGIUNI TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION () TAGIP (AGIP) TAGIUNI TAGI (Audit) TAG Aqarat TAG-Consults TAG-Capital TAGITI TAG-Valuation TAG-Advisory TAG-VISA TAG-Legal TAG-Translate TAG-Recruit TAG-E-Solutions TAG-Publications TAG-TENDERS TAGUCB TAG-Domains AGIP-Renewals TAG-Academic: TAGSB TAG-Research TAG-Education TAG-Universities TAGUB TAG-Continuous Education TAG-Academies TAG-CIMA TAGLA TAG-Cambridge IT TAG-CIC TAG-Training Aca TAG-ICT Academ TAG-PMP Academ TAG-HR Academy TAG-MA Academy TAG-Vocational A TAG-Vocational Education TAG-Professional Training TAG-Innovative Education CSR: ASCA AKMS LES-AC ASIP TAG-Knowledge ASREN AROQA ECOJOSTATE AGIP News Agency TAGITI News Agenc TAGITOP TAG Concerto FM TAG- Confucius TAGPEDIA TAG-Forum TAG-Computer Refu Corporate Governan Family Business Foru 67

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121 9 You do not lose when you fail, but rather when you give up Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH 2 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH profile 8 TAG CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

122 TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH PROFILE Talal Abu-Ghazaleh was born on April 22nd, 1938, in Jaffa, and is the Chairman and Founder of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (). Founded in 1972, is an international professional services group, employing over 2000 professionals in 80 offices World Wide. It has representative offices in Europe and North America and non-exclusive strategic alliance agreements with various networks and individual firms thus enabling it to choose a firm best suited to its clients needs in virtually every country in the world. It currently offers a composite range of professional services covering Accounting; External Audit; Internal Audit; Corporate Governance; Taxation; Educational Consultancy; Economic and Strategic studies; Management Advisory Services; Professional and Technical Training; Technology Transfer Project Management; Real Estate Management; Investors and Business Advisory Services; Human Resources and Recruitment Services; E-Government; E-Commerce; E-Education; insent IT consulting; IT and Security Audit; Web Design; Professional Interpretation and Translation; Website Arabization: Domain Names Registration; ICT Strategic Planning; ERP Consulting Services; IT and Internet Skills Training and Examinations; Intellectual Property News Agency; IP Business and Asset Valuation and Branding Services; IP Registration and Protection; Intellectual Property Renewals; IPR Protection and Management; Legal Services (Solicitors and Attorneys); and Public Offering. Selected Honors: Member of the Upper House, Amman, Jordan, ( ). Honorary Award, The Arab Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AFPIPR), Jordan, The International Lifetime Achievement Award, Dubai, UAE, IP Hall of Fame Inductee, IP Hall of Fame Academy, Chicago, USA, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Canisius College, New York, USA, Decoration of the Republic of Tunisia, Chevalier de la Légion d Honneur, France, Coat of Arms of the Kuwaiti Association of Accountants and Auditors, Gold Mercury International Award, Bahrain, Decoration of Independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jordan Selected Chairmanships: Founding Chairman, Arab Coalition of Services Industries, Doha, Qatar (2012) Founder & Chairman, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAGUCB),Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (2012) Founder & Chairman, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, Amman, Kingdom of Jordan (TAGIUNI) (2012) Chair, Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF), Amman, Kingdom of Jordan (2011- current) Chair, Global Challenges Forum, Geneva, Switzerland ( ) President of the Board of Directors, Arab States Research and Education Network ( ) President, Arab Quality Assurance and Accreditation Network (AROOQA), Brussels, Belgium (2007-present) 2 Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH

123 Chairman, United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), New York USA ( ). Chair, Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID), New York USA ( ). Chairman, The Afro-Asian Knowledge Society Council- Egypt (2009). Chairman, Encyclopedia of Excellence and Civilization Committee, Riyadh KSA (2008). Vice Chairman Board of Directors, UN Global Compact, New York USA ( ). Deputy Chair, Evian Group Governing Body, Geneva Switzerland (2006-present). Chair, Evian Group-Arab Region (EGAR) ( ). Vice-Chair, Global Alliance for ICT and Development, New York USA (2006-present). Chairman, Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris - France ( ). Chairman, Board of Trustees, Perspective Europe, Paris France ( ). President, Arab Intellectual Property Meditation Society (AIPMAS), Amman-Jordan (2003-present). Chairman, Advisory Committee on Internet Governance, United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), New York USA ( ). Chairman, The International Chamber of Commerce Task Force (ICC TF) on Internet Governance, Paris-France ( ). Chair, Commission on E-Business, Information Technologies and Telecoms, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris France ( ). Vice-Chair, United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), New York USA ( ). Chairman, The Arab Regional Network of the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), New York USA ( ). Chairman, The Working Group on Human Resources and Capacity Building (HRCB) of the United Nations Information and Communications Technologies, (UN ICT TF), New York USA ( ). First chairman of the Arab Internet Names Consortium (AINC), Amman- Jordan, (2001). Chairman of the Founders Meeting of the Arab Internet Names Consortium (AINC), Amman- Jordan (2001). President, Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries (LES-AC), Amman-Jordan(1998- present). Chairman, U.N. Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), New York USA ( ). Chairman, United Nations Committee of Experts on Professional Qualifications Standards, Geneva ( ). Chairman of the Committee for the Newly Industrialized and Developing Countries Affairs, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) ( ). President, Arab Knowledge Management Society (AKMS), New York USA (1989-present). President, Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP), Munich (1987-present); in consultative status to the World Intellectual Property Organization, ( WIPO). President, Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA), London (1985-present); in consultative status with the U.N. Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC). Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH 3

124 Selected Board Memberships: WTO Panel on Defining the Future of Trade, Geneva, Switzerland (2012) Festival of Thinkers, United Arab Emirates ( 2011) International Advisory Board, University of Bahrain, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain ( ) International Advisory Committee, E-City for King Hamad Ibn Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain (2009). Honorary Board Membership, Afro-Asian Peoples Solidarity Organization (2008). Executive Board, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris- France ( Board of Trustees, Arab Anti Corruption Organization (2007- present). Board of Directors, UN Global Compact, New York, USA ( ). Advisory Board, Evian Group, Geneva, Switzerland (2005-Present). Board of Directors, King Hussein Foundation, Washington, USA (2005-present). The International Consultative Board, the World Coalition, New York, USA (2005). Board of Directors, World Links Arab Countries Advisory Council, ( ). Public Sector Consultative Group, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), New York-USA ( ) Board of Trustees, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan ( ) Board of Trustees, National Music Conservatory (NMC), Amman, Jordan ( ). Board of Directors, World Links Worldwide, Washington, USA ( ). Knowledge Economy Community, Development Gateway, World Bank, Washington, USA ( ). Advisory Board, United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF), NewYork, USA ( ). Advisory Board, Industry Advisory Commission, the World Intellectual Property UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Vice-Chairman of the Global Compact at a meeting in the UN headquarters in New York, Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH

125 Organization ( WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland ( ). Board of Advisors, Middle East Council of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Washington, USA ( ). Member of the Board, International Federation of Accountants Council (IFAC), New York, USA (1992). Member of the Board, International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), London, United Kingdom, ( ). A member of the Arab Thought Forum (1988-Present) Member of the Board, International Auditing Practices Committee (IAPC) of IFAC, New York, USA ( ). Board of Governors, Keck Center for International Strategic Studies, Claremont, California, USA ( ). Board of Trustees, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon ( ). Intiatives and Publications Designed and produced TAGITOP, a state-of-the-art laptop capability with netbook portability. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society is a leading initiative empowering Arab youth. Dictionaries: - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Directory (2008). - The Abu-Ghazaleh Accountancy & Business Dictionary (2001). - The Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary (2000). - The Abu-Ghazaleh English-Arabic Dictionary of Accounting (1978). Publications By Member Firms Authorized Arabic International Financial Reporting Standards ( ). Handbook of International Standards on Auditing, Assurance and Ethics Pronouncement s International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium- sized Entities Anti Money Laundering Guide Guide to Corporate Governance Authorized Arabic WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook: Policy, Law and Use, Authorized Arabic International Accounting Standards in the Public Sector (1st edition 2001, 2nd edition 2005, 3rd edition 2006, 4th edition 2007, 5th edition 2008, 6th edition 2009, 7th edition th edition Authorized Arabic International Accounting Standards (1st edition 1999, 2nd edition 2000, 3rd edition Authorized Arabic International Standards on Auditing and Code of Professional Conduct IFRS Workbook and Guide ( WILY ) Authorized Arabic Guide for Legal Retention Period for the Merchant Books and Auditor Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH 5

126 Work Papers English Translation, Intellectual Property Laws of the Arab Countries Authorized Arabic Business Guide to the world Trading System 1999 Authorized Arabic / English Accounting and Financial Reporting for Environmental Costs and Liabilities. Trademark Laws in the Arab Countries: Country Guides The LESI Guide to licensing Best Practices Islamic Commercial law Islamic Banking and Takaful Islamic Capital Markets and Instruments Accounting for IF Institutions Leaders Outlook, TAG Graduate School of Business Magazine Musical Patronages Patron, The Second Modernity: The Artistic Collaboration of Fairuz and Ziad Rahbani Conference, Anis Makdisi Program in Literature, American University in Beirut (AUB), Lebanon (2006). Patron, Walid Gholmieh Symphonies (2006). Private Concert by Ramzy Yassa & Ghada Ghanem Concert, Cambridge, August Patron, L Association pour le Rayonnement de l Opéra national de Paris (AROP), since Board of Trustees and Chair, National Music Conservatory (NMC), Amman, Jordan ( ). Patron, Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO), since Patron, l Opéra de Paris, since Private concert by the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg, Salzburg (Austria), July 22nd, th General Assembly for the International Music Council, Petra (Jordan), September TAGO Silver Jubilee concert, London, July Private concert by Ramzi Yassa, Seattle, USA May Patron, Freunde der Salzburger Festspâele since HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh is introducedd by opera director Mr. Gerard Mortier at the musical concert organized and sponsored by AGIP, Salzburg, Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH

127 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization ( ) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAGI)- Certified Public Accountants TAGI is a full member of the Forum of Firms (FoF). FoF conducts its business through its executive arm, the Transnational Auditors Committee ( TAC), which is also a committee of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property -TAGIP (AGIP) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal ( TAG-LEGAL) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Training ( TAG-CAMBRIDGEIT ) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting ( TAG-CONSULTS) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International ( TAG-ITI) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation ( TAG-VALUE) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Projects ( TAG-ADVISORS ) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Translation Distribution & Publishing (TAG-TRANSLATE) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Real Estates Management and Development ( TAG-AQARAT ) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society ( TAG-KS) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Capital Services ( TAG-CAPITAL) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Recruitment and Human Resources Development ( TAG-RECRUIT ) TAGITOP Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International Domains (TAG-DOMAINS) TAGIP Renewals- Intellectual Property Renewals (TAGIP-RENEW) Abu-Ghazaleh IP News Agency (AGIP-News) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Advertising (TAG-MEDIA) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Press (TAG-PRESS) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Press & Publishing (TAG-PUBLISH) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Design & Publishing (TAG-DESIGN) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business ( TAGSB) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academies ( TAG-ACADEMIES) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information & Communication Technology Academy (TAG-ICT ACADEMY) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional Training (TAG-Training Academy) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Educational Consulting (TAG-EDUCATION) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Finance and Banking Academy ( TAG-BANKING ACADEMY ) Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH 7

128 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy for Languages ( TAG-LINGUAL) Cambridge International Center ( TAG-CAMBRIDGE) The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROOQAE) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Research Center (TAG-RESEARCH) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University Management Advisory Services (TAG-UNIVERSITIES) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute ( TAG-CONFUCIUS) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chinese Visa Section ( TAG-VISA) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Tenders (TAGTenders), CSR Initiatives and Programs professor Zaho Daya, President of Shenyang Normal University honors HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh TAG Corporate Social Responsibility UNESCO and : Partnership on ICT Indicators in Education UNESCO and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization () signed a cooperation agreement to establish knowledge societies in the Arab Region and on the promotion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to support education, science and culture in the Arab region. The significance of this project stems from providing a credible and standardized profile of data on the state of the Arab countries on ICT in education. Joint Educational Program between TAGSB and Birzeit University This program teaches the curriculum of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) to students at Birzeit University to obtain a joint certificate issued by TAGSB and the University. Quality Initiatives and Community Service Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization () joined the Global Compact in 2004, which is a framework for businesses committed to aligning their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. 8 Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH

129 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society Serves Thousands of University Students in Jordan Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-Knowledge) supports and serves student communities through refining and sharpening their ideas to better prepare them to enter the labor market. This is done by equipping them with the latest tools and methods in the field of information and communications technology. Since its inauguration by HRH Prince Hassan Ibn Talal, more than 24,000 students have benefitted from a host of services including training courses, scientific research, recruitment consultancy and language clubs. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business Forum (TAG-Forum) was set up at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business to encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas and experiences between leaders in various fields. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Computer Refurbishment Initiative Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization () has embarked on a new project which refurbishes second hand PC s for re-use in underprivileged communities across the Arab World. Center for E-Training in Gaza Camp / Jerash The center provides young people with the skills to improve their living conditions through cooperation between and International Relief & Development (IRD). Computer Laboratories The establishment of the Arab Task Force (Arab Network) for Information and Communications Technology to Stimulate Social Development of Disadvantaged People in the Region (not functional). Cooperation with Universities and Educational Institutions University Students Training Cooperation with Associations of Accountants and Auditors in the Arab World The Development of Intellectual Property Laws in Arab Countries Intellectual property Dictionary Donation for the Benefit of Programs of Palestine Administration - League of Arab States The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA) The Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) Licensing Executives Society-Arab Countries (LES-AC) The Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Research Center ( TAGI-RC) Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH 9

130 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Award Scholarships are dedicated through Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Award for outstanding Palestinian students, which provide them with the opportunity to continue their education at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh MBA Grant For a Master s Degree from Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Grants for Outstanding University Graduates in Accounting. The Adel Al-Saadi Award of Excellence Sponsorship of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business for Post- Graduate Studies in Business and Management (Lebanon) Issuing Books and Publications Cooperation with the World Trade Organization to launch its Arabic website. Cooperation with the International Chamber of Commerce to launch its Arabic website Updating the Global Alliance website in Arabic Books and Dictionaries. HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and the main speaker during the third Annual Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) Conference held in Qatar - October 3, Chairman and Founder TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH

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