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1 TAG-ORG NEWS MAGAZINE THE GLOBAL ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION January 2018 During HR Sharjah Conference His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi and Abu-Ghazaleh TAG-Org Implements Tripoli Capital of Knowledge Economy Initiative Abu-Ghazaleh Receives Individual Performance Excellence Award Abu-Ghazaleh Lectures at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College tagorg.com

2 Chairman s Message Technology is, and will continue to be, a key factor in developing both business and education. It is a freight train that cannot be stopped. We all need to adopt it and rely on it if we want to remain relevant and not fall behind. The generations of the future cannot survive without this technology and governments need to do more to regulate it, promote its use, and provide consumers with access to it. Businesses need to be avid technology adopters as the world they are operating in is rapidly changing. Those that do not will find themselves quickly closing shop. My objective is to change peoples attitude towards digital education. I want to prepare graduate students to become global citizens, equipped with the best skills to perform, make their mark in their respective economies, and compete on a global level. Digital education stemming from accredited international institutions is now within the reach of all students. It allows for worldclass higher education to reach across cultures to learners and it promotes elite education for all, not just education for all. No doubt there will be challenges associated with technology adoption along the way but, as with the industrial revolution, the digital revolution is indeed unstoppable. I am sure that future generations will read in their history books about the radical roles that technology and online education have played in shaping their destiny. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh 1

3 Contents International 4 Abu-Ghazaleh the Keynote Speaker and Guest of Honor at Sharjah HR Conference 6 Abu-Ghazaleh Receives Individual Performance Excellence Award from Confucius Institute Headquarters/China Regional 8 Abu-Ghazaleh Discusses Means to Develop the Arab Commission for Satellite Broadcasting 2

4 Local 15 Talal Ibn Adeebeh Adopted by Al Salam School and Kindergarten as Part of Arabic Language Curriculum Education 25 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh: Creative Education is the Source of Future Wealth Building TAGKF 31 Tax Committee Tackles Means of Reducing Tax Evasion at Abu- Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum 3

5 International Abu-Ghazaleh the Keynote Speaker and Guest of Honor at Sharjah HR Conference SHARJAH HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), was the keynote speaker at the Fifth Sharjah Human Resources Conference held under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The two-day conference entitled Modern qualification strategies in the knowledge- 4

6 methods since we are moving towards a different education system where a child can learn through devices. Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh reiterated that a knowledge-based society consists of a digital society whereby innovation is achieved through the use of the internet, and in which the business sphere encompasses the largest knowledge-based companies in the world such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple. based society was organized by the Sharjah Government and held at the Medicine and Health Sciences Complex, the University of Sharjah. In his speech, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh defined a knowledge society as a society where everything is managed by computer, an Internet-based society in all its aspects. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh affirmed that the future will see an inclination to shift from a technological era to the Age of Artificial Intelligence, adding that we are embracing a different world where things become smart. He warned of the risks associated with this advanced era, stressing that we have to be ready to face challenges related to Artificial Intelligence. He affirmed the need for education to adapt to the future s rapid advancements in the fields of creativity and innovation, adding that a number of countries have already changed their education Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also talked about capacity building and shifting from education to learning for the purpose of promoting creativity and innovation. At the end of his speech, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh extended his gratitude to His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, saying, It s an honor to stand before Your Highness and my words come from the uprightness of my heart. I had the privilege to follow up your inspiring leadership journey for decades. He also thanked Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources, and Chairman of the High Organizing Committee of the Conference. The Conference discussed various aspects of human resources development, the reality of human resources in the Arab world, developmental changes in the knowledge society, and the empowerment of national cadres in the presence of specialists, academics, administrators in the field of human resources as well as representatives from the public and private sectors. 5

7 Abu-Ghazaleh Receives Individual Performance Excellence Award from Confucius Institute Headquarters/China AMMAN Confucius Institute Headquarters/ Hanban presented HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, head of the TAG-Confucius Institute, with the Individual Performance Excellence Award. The Award was presented to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in recognition of his outstanding and invaluable service to the Confucius Institute and to his role in enhancing Sino- Arab relations in all fields in addition to his efforts in achieving the goals of the Belt and Road initiative launched in 2013 by Chinese President HE Mr. Xi Jinping. This initiative is considered to be a development strategy that builds cooperation among countries mainly between China and Eurasian countries; it refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the Maritime Silk Road. The Award was handed by Vice Premier of the People s Republic of China Dr. Liu Yandong to Mr. Luay Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of TAG-Confucius and Vice President of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization at the opening ceremony of the 12th Confucius Institute Conference which was held in Xi an, China. Confucius Institutes are educational non-profit entities established in cooperation between China and foreign countries which aim at meeting the needs of Chinese language learners from all around the world, enhancing educational and cultural exchange between China and other states and developing friendship between them as well as furthering multi-culture development. The Institute was established in September 2008 to introduce the Chinese language and culture, and to achieve a greater mutual understanding between the Arab and Chinese cultures. This unique initiative is based on the cooperation agreement between Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and Confucius Institute in China. 6

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9 Regional Abu-Ghazaleh Discusses Means to Develop the Arab Commission for Satellite Broadcasting T AMMAN he Arab Commission for Satellite Broadcasting (ACSB) held a meeting chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the Board of Trustees, in the presence of the Commission s Secretary General Mr. Eyad Abu Khorma, ACSB President Mr. Mohamad Al- Adailah, and the Commission s Director of International Relations Mr. Ahmed Marii to discuss the means for developing the Commission and serving staff working in the satellite broadcasting field. Agreement was reached for the presentation of a host of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG- Org) services including capacity building and intellectual property protection, in addition to the provision of studies required for the dissemination of the Commission s services and activities. Moreover, implementation of specialized training programs in the field of satellite broadcasting is being carried out by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy. Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) will prepare a special program to provide content protection including copyright, trade name and trademark. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh called for the drafting of an Arab ethical media charter through a committee to be established under the name the Arab Commission for Satellite Broadcasting Committee at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum, chaired by ACSB with the membership of media experts and media representatives to present suggestions for producing specialized and objective programs. It is important to note that the Commission aims to serve Arab joint action in the fields of media and communications, consolidate the Arab media discourse to serve common Arab values, build bridges of cooperation between Arab media institutions and specialized international organizations, encourage joint Arab production, publish specialized research and studies that serve the common Arab media, protect intellectual property rights of Arab content, and provide a technological platform to support the linking of Arab media institutions. 8

10 Abu-Ghazaleh Receives New Pakistani Ambassador to Jordan AMMAN HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh received, in his office, the newly-appointed Pakistani Ambassador to Jordan HE Mr. Junaid Rehmat. The two sides discussed means of bilateral cooperation as well as the provision of services offered by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) in Pakistan after the establishment of TAG-Org new office in Lahore. 9

11 The new office will offer all TAG-Org services, including the teaching of Arabic, English and Chinese languages and the provision of consulting, business services, as well as ICT skills through the International Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Diploma in IT Skills (TAG-DIT) TAG-Org has been operational in Pakistan since 2005 offering intellectual property services through its office in Karachi. During the meeting, the two parties discussed mechanisms for implementing memoranda of understanding signed between the Organization and the Pakistan Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Information Technology, in addition to the Virtual University of Pakistan in cooperation with the Pakistani Embassy in Amman. Further topics of discussion during the meeting included cooperation with Pakistan National University of Sciences and Technology in the field of technical education and digital education and the potential for introducing joint programs, noting that TAG-Org has also signed an agreement with the Virtual University of Pakistan to develop and offer new academic and training programs at various levels and to collaborate in developing academic material for e-learning in addition to others. It s important to note that TAG-Org recently signed an agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan through the National Research and Development Fund to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and IT services development in Pakistan. 10

12 Abu-Ghazaleh Lectures at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College AMMAN HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, gave a lecture at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (RJNDC) in which he stressed to the students that (we are heading towards historic transformation where digital learning will overpower paper and traditional education). 11

13 In his lecture, entitled Smart Military Defense Methods Using Technologies, Communications and Knowledge directed at students of the Defense 15 and War 24 Courses, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh highly commended HM King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, the Supreme Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces, for his role in the field of knowledge technology development and his constant endeavor to transform Jordan into a knowledge-based country that produces and sells knowledge. He also expressed his utmost pride at the Jordanian Armed Forces/Arab Army and all its units by which discipline, morals and ethics form its cornerstone under the command of HM King Abdullah II. Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed the importance of military inventions and their development offering several suggestions and an action plan to technologically boost the Armed Forces which offers a suitable environment for innovation, noting that half of US inventions are generated by the armed forces. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that we will face a vast evolution within a Century in which robots will be capable of controlling the world affirming that we currently study how to prevent robots from controlling the planet. He also underlined the importance of the role of the military in knowledge creativity, noting that the aim of the meeting is to recommend the formation of committees to analyze all technical aspects of military practices as well as the formation of a team of experts to transform the armed forces into knowledge-based forces and army. Meanwhile, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh talked about TAG-Org s success story, operating through 107 offices worldwide, in developing smart programs to enable clients from the four corners of the world to check on their businesses and transactions smoothly and instantly. The lecture, attended by Commandant of the Royal Jordanian National Defense College, Staff Brigadier General Mohammad Muhairat, faculty members and students, concluded with Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh answering questions from the attendees and thanking Muhairat for his invitation. 12

14 Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization to Implement Tripoli: the Capital of Lebanon s Knowledge Economy Initiative AMMAN HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and President of Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Tripoli and North Lebanon Mr. Tawfiq Daboussi signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Lebanon-level partnership for the implementation of the initiative Tripoli: the Capital of Lebanon s Knowledge Economy. 13

15 The two parties discussed the significance of this initiative for the country underlining key strategic strengths of Tripoli, and means of cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG- Org) for preparing strategic plans to boost Lebanon s economy starting with Tripoli. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh extended his gratitude to Daboussi for the invitation to visit the City, affirming that all of TAG-Org s resources will be at Daboussi s disposal and noting that this initiative does not entail competition between Beirut and Tripoli, as Beirut is the political and administrative capital of Lebanon while Tripoli is Lebanon s knowledge economy capital. We are all set to prepare the Chamber to become the headquarters for the management of creative and innovative training projects, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said, noting that knowledge entrepreneurship doesn t need a political will or administrative decision as it only depends on knowledge and creative thinking, pointing out that TAG-Org s own Internet service line will provide Lebanon with internet services initiating from Tripoli. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh pointed out that selecting Tripoli to become Lebanon s economic and knowledge capital motivates us to benefit from the enormous potentials that exist in this city, particularly in the field of information and communication technology, not to mention the existence of an appropriate environment beneficial to achieving this goal. For his part, Daboussi noted that Tripoli has become a local, regional and international destination thanks to its public organizations, facilities and the many other preferential and competitive advantages it enjoys. There is no other historical, integrated city like Tripoli and we aim at benefiting from the leading standing of TAG-Org to collaborate in preparing strategic plans to enhance Lebanon s economy with Tripoli as a starting point. He thanked Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh saying that our ambition is the partnership with your Organization and we highly appreciate your support in initiating a comprehensive strategic plan based on practical and doable projects. It s of noteworthy to mention that the signing ceremony of the memorandum took place at the Chamber s headquarters in the presence of President of Tripoli Bar Association Mr. Abdullah Al Shami, members of the Chamber, President of Al Jinan University Prof. Dr. Bassam Barake, President of the Lebanese-French University Dr. Mohammad Salhab, Vice President of University of Balamand Dr. Michel Najjar, Director of the Center for University Studies of Northern Lebanon Ms. Fadia Alam Abu Joudeh, in addition to TAG- Org Executive Director Mr. Waref Kumayha. 14

16 Local Talal Ibn Adeebeh adopted by Al Salam School and Kindergarten as part of Arabic Language Curriculum AMMAN Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) presented 1000 copies of Talal Ibn Adeebeh story to the Al Salam School and Kindergarten upon request by the School Management. According to Chairman of the Board of Directors HE Mr. Ahmad Al Jaloudi, the book will be included in the school s Arabic language curriculum because of its strong motivational and inspirational message that will aid in encouraging pupils to excel in their studies and future careers. During the visit by TAG-Org representatives to the school, Al Jaloudi affirmed that the school s decision is based on its bid to transfer the life experiences of of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh to future generations through his personal story filled with trials and tribulations, challenges and successes which prove that nothing is impossible and that challenge is the basis for success. He also stressed the importance of reading, science and knowledge in changing the stereotype that we are a nation that doesn t read requesting that all students read Talal Ibn Adeebeh in order to benefit from its inspiring lessons, and to share it with family and friends. For his part, TAG-Org representative, Education 15

17 and Youth Consultant Mr. Fadi Al Daoud extended his gratitude to the School Management represented by Al Jaloudi and Headmistress Ms. Laila Hussein Othman. During a meeting with the students, Al Doud introduced the story that depicts Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh s course of life and success story, adding that it is relevant to students of all age groups. The book narrates the story of a tenyear old boy who became a refugee after he was forcefully displaced from his home, however, it illustrates how despite the odds stacked against him, he managed to overcome all obstacles and succeed in becoming one of the most influential businessmen worldwide due to his determination to transform his suffering into a blessing. Al Daoud pointed out that the story is a source of inspiration for students to succeed in future, in all fields regardless of their circumstances. The story, by Areej Younis, is approved by the Ministry of Education to be available and displayed at all public and private school libraries, since it incorporates positive values and messages for children. 16

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19 Abu-Ghazaleh and Microsoft Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement for Transformation into a Digital Community AMMAN Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and Microsoft Jordan signed a cooperation agreement for conducting studies and finding solutions for digital transformation in many fields. The agreement was signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and Mr. Hussein Malhas, CEO of Microsoft-Jordan, at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University headquarters. Both parties agreed to form a joint strategic team for cooperation towards serving the local community and preparing national proposals for transformation to digitization, promoting specialized rehabilitation programs to create new work opportunities in the modern labor market and offer specialized technology products to nongovernmental organizations through knowledge stations, established by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh 18

20 Organization, providing the local community with access to digital education. HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh explained that this initiative comes as a continuation of the plan for building Arab learning communities and is also part of TAG-Org s strategy towards total digital transformation in the provision of vocational and educational services. Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized that digital transformation does not only refer to the application of technology within the Group; it is a comprehensive program with a wide-reaching impact on the organization s internal work methodology and approach, in an aim to facilitate and speed up the provision of services to its clients. Mr. Hussein Malhas stressed that this initiative will open the door for cooperation in seeking technology solutions for serving the community, and commended TAG-Org s role in technology and knowledge based capacity building development in the Kingdom. Both parties agreed to cooperate to convene specialized workshops that aim to transform TAG-Org services and solutions to cloud services on Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and Microsoft clouds. Both parties stressed the importance of transforming to digitization at this stage as a requisite for coping with the global technology development, which is considered one of the aspects for increasing competitiveness. 19

21 Abu-Ghazaleh Visits Al Durra International, Discusses Investment Challenges Al Hassan Industrial Estate, Irbid HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh visited Al Durra International for Food Industries and met its management, as well as representatives of Al Hassan Industrial Estate, Jordan Investment Commission and a host of investors to discuss the main challenges and obstacles facing the investment sector in the region and the negative impact of the Syrian crisis. During the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed the important role of investment in the industrial sector and its effect on the country s national economy affirming that Jordan is capable of becoming financially independent thus eliminating the need for loans and aid. Due to the significance of the Al Hassan Industrial Estate, he called for the establishment of a Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) office at the Estate s headquarters with the aim of building capacities in all fields. 20

22 In reference to the challenges faced by investors relating to the Ministry of State for Investment Affairs, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh requested for a panel discussion to be organized with the participation of the Minister of State for Investment Affairs, investors and all other stakeholders at Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum to address such obstacles, the future of industrial estates, and the mechanisms to improve their work to cope with developments in the industrial knowledge field Addressing the negative impact of the Syrian crisis on exports, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed the importance of exerting all efforts to wholly open borders for the benefit of the national economy of the two states and the other neighboring countries. For his part, Director of Al Hassan Industrial Estate Mr. Motaz Namrouqa highly appreciated Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts supporting the industrial sector in all domains; expressing pride at Al Durra Factory which accommodates around 600 Syrian and Jordanian workers and the other operating factories in the Estate, noting that the government retains 68% of the Estate s shares and its Board of Directors represents both public and private sectors. Namrouqa added that the textile industry used to be the predominant industry at the Estate, whereas currently there are more than 13 industrial sectors in what is considered one of the largest industrial estates in the region in terms of investment, with a 100% occupancy rate and plans for expansion. CEO of Al Durra Factory Mr. Mohammad Kheir Al Nan stated that Al Durra is a family business that has been operational for over 150 years. It started in Syria and moved to Jordan in 2003, distributing its products in 75 countries under the name Made in Jordan which is a source of pride for all. He noted that the development of the Factory is attributed to a number of factors one of which is its family heritage, adding that the Syrian crisis has driven all of us to do our best to overcome its negative impact and expressing his pride at cooperating with TAG-Org in the fields of training, capacity building and qualifying factory workers. Meanwhile, Mr. Emad Al Nadaf, President of Al Hassan Investors Association affirmed the existence of obstacles and challenges which need solutions relating to the stability of legislations governing industrial estates and qualified industrial zones and the importance of not issuing sudden and unexpected decisions and regulations for investors. The investors gave a brief presentation about their industries and the main challenges they encounter, including the high operational costs mainly the electricity bill, suggesting the need to discuss cooperation with the government for the use of solar energy. The visit concluded with a field tour around the various sections of the Factory. 21

23 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting Develops Strategic Plan for Jordan Senate AMMAN Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting (TAG- Consult) started developing a strategic plan for the Jordanian Senate as the Council pursues institutional development and enhancement of performance levels. A special committee has been formed for the strategic development plan, headed by President of the Senate HE Mr. Faisal Al Fayez, and with the membership of HE Senator Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh, Assistant Presidents HE Mr. Munir Soubar and HE Ms. Yasera Ghousheh, Secretary General of the Senate Mr. Khaled Al-Louzi, General Manager of the President s Office Mr. Ali Al Zyoud, and with the membership of the Administrative Manager, Director of the Constitutional Performance Department, in addition to the Head of the Planning Division at the Senate as the committee rapporteur. The Committee aims at setting a strategic plan for the Senate and linking it with action plans and performance indicators of all directorates and divisions in coordination with the technical and consulting support of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org). The aim of the project is to conduct analysis of institutional gaps in terms of tasks and responsibilities of various directorates and divisions at the Senate, highlighting prospects of performance improvement as well as key challenges in this respect. 22

24 Education Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Inaugurates Business Incubator at Petra University AMMAN HE Senator Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh patronized the inauguration of a Business Incubator at the University of Petra in the presence of University President Dr. Marwan Moullah, Chancellor of the University Dr. Adnan Badran, University Vice- President Dr. Mohammad Anani as well as deans of faculties and department managers. During the opening ceremony at the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, students showcased their projects which varied from technological apps to knowledge-based projects providing technical services to individuals. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also paid a visit to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at the Faculty of Information Technology. He expressed his pride at the inventions on 23

25 display and optimism for their contribution to Jordan s transformation into a knowledge-based society, affirming the importance of turning such inventions into marketable products and noting that marketing one of these inventions into a saleable product could help solve many of Jordan s financial problems. He noted that Jordan will face a much brighter future under the leadership of HM King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in accordance with his directives, as well as by paying attention to and investing in the youth while recognizing the significance of scientific research at universities. We have established innovative project incubators at the Faculty of Information Technology several years ago and today we are celebrating the opening of the Business Incubator at the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences. We named the Incubator Al Siq which inspires the spirit of the Nabatean culture and immortal innovation of the Nabatean artists who used the rock to express their vision and talent, Dr. Moullah said. What we seek to achieve is to link students innovative projects in these incubators with businessmen and commercial sector to turn the innovative ideas into real projects that effectively contribute to development projects in the country, Moullah added. It s worth mentioning that the Business Incubator established at the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences aims at providing various services to entrepreneurs and start-ups in order for them to become a platform for the implementation of innovative investment-oriented projects which will enable students to become small and medium enterprise owners rather than job seekers. 24

26 Abu-Ghazaleh: Creative Education is the Source of Future Wealth Building AMMAN HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh said that the foundation of success is built on constant change and the world is currently undergoing a radical transformation towards the world of knowledge which should be embraced. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh addressed students at the University of Petra (UOP) in a lecture entitled Creative Education is the Only Means to make Wealth in the Future, organized by the UOP Dialogue Committee under the patronage of University President Dr. Marwan Mullah and attended by Higher Chancellor Dr. Adnan Badran, saying that the world is shifting from the civil state to the creativity and inventions state which is evidenced in the existence of creative and innovative corporations in the world of knowledge whose magnitude is larger than the Arab economy. 25

27 Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh addressed the students adding, You are the most capable individuals to lead change. Creativity doesn t mean coming up with a new invention, it could be the improvement of something that already exists, this is the path for wealth, future, prosperity and economic growth, noting that the world is heading towards a new era characterized by Artificial Intelligence and what we witness today is the foundational stage to set up the required infrastructure for that world. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh affirmed that success in the real world is achieved through the individual s goals whereby he becomes devoted to serving his homeland and nation, noting that proficiency and efforts are not sufficient, saying whoever aims to success should not wait for an opportunity but has to make one. Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh extended gratitude to the management of the University for the invitation and for the opportunity to meet the students who represent the generation of the future armed with science and knowledge. For his part, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication at the University Dr. Tayseer Abu Arja highly praised Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts saying, Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh is a role model of a self-made personality and represents a national-global success story who achieved and still achieves consecutive successes. Meanwhile, in the presence of Deans, professors and students, Dr. Badran presented the University s Honorary Shield to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in recognition of his outstanding achievements and efforts on the national, regional and international levels. 26

28 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chairs Panel Discussion for Students of Faculty of Educational Science and Arts/ UNRWA AMMAN Faculty of Educational Sciences and Arts /the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) organized a panel discussion for HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh entitled My Struggle for students and faculty of the English Language Department in the presence of Dean of the Faculty Dr. Saleh Abu Jado. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh talked about the main highlights of his life, starting from his days as a student from a Palestinian family that found refuge in Lebanon, to becoming one of the most prominent and successful business leaders in the Arab world and globally. He told students that an individual should turn suffering into success and gave advice and guidance stressing that education is an effective tool for a successful future. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh reviewed the role played by UNRWA in his life including the scholarship he received from UNRWA which enabled him to attend the American University in Lebanon, pointing out that this scholarship is only awarded to the most outstanding and highest ranking students. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh attributed much credit for his success to UNRWA expressing his gratitude He also said that success, happiness 27

29 and excellence are goals determined by each individual that will inevitably materialise through determination.. He added that constant change is the secret of success and that the world is passing through a radical change of transformation towards the World of Knowledge that we have to meet and cope with, noting that the world is also shifting from a civil state into a creativity and innovation state. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also addressed the students saying that international standing can not be achieved through persistence and determination alone, the biggest challenge is to maintain this standing and stay on top that is why Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization s slogan is We Work Hard to Stay First. For his part, Dr. Abu Jado welcomed Dr. Abu- Ghazaleh saying that Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh is a national, Arab and international prominent figure who started with nothing and managed to go global after confronting all challenges and obstacles. He also extended his gratitude to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for the advice and guidance he offered to students who are in dire need for such advice that motivates them to excel, stating that the life of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh is solid proof of the ability to reach success despite all challenges and that nothing is impossible. 28

30 Abu-Ghazaleh Signs Accreditation Agreement with Al-Jami a Schools AMMAN The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), chaired by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, signed agreement with Al-Jami a Secondary Schools for the provision of academic accreditation by the Organization in the field of quality standards implementation. The agreement aims at promoting the culture of quality and school accreditation, as well as to exchange expertise for achieving selfdevelopment according to academic standards. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his satisfaction at working with Al-Jami a Schools affirming that AROQA launched the accreditation of educational institutions in accordance with international standards and devoted all its resources and expertise to disseminating a culture of quality and school accreditation to improve the quality and raise the level of education in Arab countries. For her part, Headmistress of the Schools Ms. Nawal Haimour highly praised the role of the Organization in improving the level of education, stating that through this initiative the School aims to undertake the latest professional, scientific, practical developments and knowledge required for building competent future generations. She extended her gratitude to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh adding that the Schools also seek to develop good governance, leadership, and the implementation of advanced education and teaching methods. The implementation of quality and academic accreditation standards involves developing 29

31 the vision and objectives in consistence with the accelerating educational developments in the knowledge era, improving governance and leadership to support efforts in continuous development, applying modern and advanced methods of teaching and education to provide remarkable learning opportunities for the students and equipping them with the knowledge and skills required, activating a comprehensive evaluation system to measure the extent of development and improvement, providing the necessary technical resources for supporting the educational process as well as complying with the continuous development process to guarantee and improve quality. AROQA is an international non-profit independent association established in 2007 with the fundamental objective of raising quality of education in general with an intense focus on the Arab world. Al-Jami a Secondary Schools, established in 1979, aim at creating a new leading, confident, responsible and creative generation and developing innovation among the students to graduate capable and distinguished individuals to be the leaders of change. 30

32 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum Tax Committee Tackles Means of Reducing Tax Evasion at Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum AMMAN Income and Sales Tax Committee held its first meeting at Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum to discuss tax issues and methods for reducing incidents of tax evasion in Jordan. The committee members, chaired by Dr. Dina Al Saadi, tax auditor in Income and Sales Tax Department- Major Clients Department, emphasized the importance of tax revenue as a major resource for Jordan s treasury and stated that the issue of tax evasion should be tallied into the economic reform program of all tax administrations in the country. They agreed that the recommendations should be enforceable on the ground, and that official and non-official agencies, each within its jurisdiction, should dedicate high attention to the issue of reducing tax evasion. Furthermore, they pointed out that the committee members should place the issue of tax evasion high on their work agenda and aim to reduce tax evasion by increasing tax compliance, raising tax awareness among all sectors of society through better voluntary commitment and instilling a sense of responsibility towards the homeland as well as raising public awareness about the importance of paying obligatory taxes in generating revenue for the provision of public services. They concluded by emphasizing that the issue of tax evasion has attracted the attention of government officials as well as His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein who stressed the necessity of imposing stricter penalties on incidents of tax evasion along with enforcement of the articles on crimes and penalties provided for in the Taxes Law. Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum is a nonprofit organization funded by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation. It is one of the community service models and its members are Jordanian citizens enjoying expertise and competence in their sectors and who have voluntarily dedicated their time, knowledge and effort to serve our homeland. 31

33 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum Organizes Seminar on Policies to Revive ASE AMMAN Deputizing for Prime Minister Dr. Hani Al-Mulki, Minister of State for Investment Affairs HE Mr. Muhannad Shehadeh patronized a seminar organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF) entitled Policies and Means to Revive Amman Stock Exchange, in the presence of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of TAGKF, expressed that what we need today is to focus on small enterprises rather than big ones. Big enterprises are supported by different entities including the media and the government; unlike small enterprises. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added: Investment in small enterprises is important because they employ more than 80% of the workforce and innovation opportunities are available in these enterprises. In addition, innovation in enterprises is achieved today by the individual, and the world is moving from the civil state to the innovation state which requires us to focus particular attention on individual innovation. He added that the stock exchange is marginalized in Jordan; particularly in media. Thus, the national economy in this field needs support. 32

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35 Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Members 1. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) tagorg.com The Global Organization for professional services and education 2. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAG-Audit) tagi.com Audit and Accounting Services 3. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting (TAG-Consult) tag-consultants.com Management, Economic, and Financial Consulting Services 4. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Valuation (TAG-Value) tagvaluation.com Asset Valuation and Branding Services 5. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Domains (TAG-Domains) tagidomains.com ICANN Accredited Registrar 6. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International (TAG-ITI) tagiti.com Consultation, Development and Implementation in the Field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 7. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Solutions (TAG E-Solutions) tagesolutions.com Software Solutions 8. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) agip.com Registration and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights 9. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal (TAG-Legal) tag-legal.com Legal Services 10. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Advertising (TAG-Media) media.tagorg.com Media Consultants 11. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Press & Publishing (TAG-Publish) tag-publication.com Services and Consultations in the Field of Printing and Publishing 12. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Recruitment & Human Resources Development (TAG-Recruit) tagirecruitment.com Human Resources and Recruitment Services 13. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Advisory (TAG-Advisors) tagadvisory.com Management Advisory Services, Technology Transfer Project 14. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Tenders (TAG-Tenders) tagtenders.com Tenders and Bids 15. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Translation Distribution & Publishing (TAG-Translate) tagtranslate.com Professional Interpretation and Translation Services 16. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Visa Services - Chinese Visa Section (TAG-Visa) tag-visa.com Chinese Visa Services 17. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International University (TAGI-UNI) tagiuni.com Highly Accredited Online Academic and Professional Programs 34

36 18. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital University (TAG-DU) tag-du.com Providing Digital Educational Programs 19. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College (TAGUC) taguc.com Applied College for Business and IT 20. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business-Bahrain (TAG-UCB) tagucb.com Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration 21. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Educational Consulting (TAG-Education) tageducational.com Academic consulting and counselling in the field of higher education 22. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius) tagconfucius.com Teaching Chinese Language 23. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Training (TAG E-Training) tagitc.com Providers of Accredited IT Training and Certification Services 24. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy (TAG-Academy) tag-academy.com Organizing, Holding and Sponsoring Training Courses, Workshops and Seminars 25. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-KS) tag-ks.com It is the CSR arm of TAG-Org which, helps the youth enter labor market through offering them training courses and linking them with job seekers 26. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF) tag-forum.org Event Organizing Services 27. Electronic Arabic Encyclopedia Registration Website (TAGEPEDIA) register.tagepedia.org Enriching the online world with Arabic content 28. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Laptop (TAGITOP) tagitop.com Affordable state-of-the-art Laptops 29. International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) iascasociety.org Professional Certificates (IACPA, IACMA and IFRS Expert), Membership, Training Courses, and Professional Publications 30. Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) aspip.org Training and Raising Awareness in Legal and Intellectual Property Fields 31. Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) lesarab.org Advancing the Business of Intellectual Property Globally 32. The Arab International Society for Management Technology (AIMICT) aimict.org Capacity building and advanced IT training 33. Arab Center for Mediation and Arbitration (AIPMAS) aipmas.org Conflict settlement related to Intellectual Property 34. Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) aroqa.org Quality of Education 35. Arab States Research and Education Networks (ASREN) asrenorg.net High Speed Research and Education Networks and e-infrastructure Services 35

37 36. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Cloud Computing Services (TAG-Cloud) tagicloud.com Cloud Computing Consulting Services (CCCS) 37. Family Business Governance Center (FBGC) fbgc.jo Family business and governance 38. Arab Omani Management Training Institute (AOTI-Oman) tagi-aoti.com Organize, hold and sponsor training courses, workshops and seminars 39. Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property News Agency (AG-IP News) agip-news.com Providing media services in the field of intellectual property 40. All 4 Palestine Organization (All4Palestine) all4palestine.com Providers of Prominent Palestinian Profiles 41. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology International News Agency (TAG-IT News) tagitnews.com Media Services in the Field of Information Technology 42. TAG-knowledge and Wealth Creation (TAG-Creation) tagcreation.com Business Advisory and Wealth Creation 43. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training-Bahrain (TAGI-Training Bh.) tagitraining.bh Training Services 44. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Education News Agency (TAG-Educa News) tageducanews.com Media services in the field of education 45. Arab Center For Dispute Resolution (ACDR) acdr.aipmas.org Domain Name Dispute Resolution 46. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Proctored Testing Centers (TAGI-Metric) tagimetric.com Third Party Proctored Examinations and Assessments. 47. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Capital Services (TAG-Capital) tag-capital.com Financial consultations 48. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University Management Advisory Services (TAG-Universities) taguniconsult.com Consultations in Higher Education 49. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Dispute Resolution Center (TAG-Resolution) tagresolution.com Arbitration to settle conflicts in the field of trademarks 50. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Computer Refurbishment Center (TAG-CRC) tagcrc.com Refurbishing and developing computers 51. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Design & Publishing (TAG-Design) tagidesign.com Design of printing consultations 52. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Research Center (TAG-Research) tagrsc.com Business Education Researches 53. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy for Languages (TAG-Lingual) tag-languages.com Languages Training and educational courses 54. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Internal Audit (TAG-Audit) taginternalaudit.com Internal Audit Services 36

38 55. Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) jorchestra.com Concerts and Musical Events 56. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation (TAG-Foundation) tag-foundation.org Initiatives in areas of social development, economy, training and job creation, and thought and research forums 57. TAG-International Institute for Social Responsibility (TAG-IISR) tag-foundation.org Social development, economic, and training initiatives 58. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Partners in Development (TAG-PID) tag-foundation.org Initiatives and forums Development 59. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Patents (TAG-Patents) tagip-search.com Patents services 60. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Diploma in IT Skills (TAG-DIT) tagitc.com Providers of Accredited IT Training and Certification Services 61. ICTDAR Talal Abu Ghazaleh for Small and Medium Enterprises (ICTDAR-TAG SME) tagorg.com Provide training to small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs to build sustainable practices and enable them to access finance 62. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Business and Culture Radio (TAGBC.FM) tagbc.fm Radio Channel for Disseminating Thought, Culture and Education 63. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Records (TAGI-RECORDS) tagirecords.com Protection of copyrights and neighboring rights in the field of music industry, registration and legal services of companies and domain name registration 64. Arabic Fluency Certificate (TALAQA) arabicfluency.com Provider of Arabic fluency exam, teaching Arabic language and teaching methods 37

39 The Global Organization for Professional Services and Education 1. Amman - Head Office JORDAN (Regional Office): 2. Amman Office 3. Amman (TAG-SB) ASIA TAG-Org Offices: AFGHANISTAN: 6.Kabul, BAHRAIN: 7.Al-Manama, CHINA: 8.Beijing 9.Chengdu 10.Guangzhou 11.Shanghai, INDIA: 12.Bangalore 13.Mumbai 14.New Delhi, INDONESIA: 15.Jakarta, IRAN: 16.Tehran, IRAQ: 17.Baghdad 18.Erbil, KAZAKHSTAN: 19.Almaty, KUWAIT: 20. Kuwait, LEBANON: 21.Beirut (AGIP) 22.Beirut (TAG-Audit), MALAYSIA: 23.Kuala Lumpur, OMAN: 24.Muscat 25.Salalah 26.Duqm, PAKISTAN: 27.Karachi 28.Lahor, PALESTINE: 29.Gaza 30.Ramallah, PHILIPPINE: 31.Manila, QATAR: 32.Doha, SAUDI ARABIA: 33.Al-Khobar 34.Al-Riyadh 35.Jeddah, SOUTH KOREA: 36.Seoul, SRI LANKA: 37.Colombo, SYRIA: 38.Damascus, THAILAND: 39.Bangkok, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 40.Abu-Dhabi 41.Ajman 42.Al-Ain 43.Al-Hamriya 44.Al-Sharjah 45.Dubai 46.Jabal Ali 47.Ras Al-Khaimah 48.Um Al-Quwain 49.Fujairah, YEMEN: 50.Sana a. Liaison Offices: BANGLADESH: 51.Dhaka, CHINA: 52.Hong Kong, JAPAN: 53.Tokyo, NEW ZEALAND: 54.wellington, SINGAPORE: 55.Singapore, UZBEKISTAN: 56.Tashkent, AUSTRALIA: 57.Sydney. AFRICA TAG-Org Offices: ALGERIA: 58.Algeria, CAMEROON (Covering 15 Countries): 59. Yaoundé, DJIBOUTI: 60.Djibouti, EGYPT: 61.Cairo, ETHIOPIA: 62.Addis Ababa, KENYA: 63.Nairobi, LIBYA: 64.Tripoli, MOROCCO: 65.Casablanca, NIGERIA: 66.Abuja 67.Lagos, SOUTH AFRICA: 68.Cape Town, SUDAN: 69.Khartoum, TANZANIA: 70.Dodoma,TUNISIA: 71.Tunis. EUROPE TAG-Org Offices: DENMARK: 72.Copenhagen, FINLAND: 73.Helsinki, MALTA: 74.San Gwann, NORWAY: 75.Oslo, RUSSIA: 76.Moscow, SPAIN: 77.Madrid, SWEDEN: 78.Stockholm, TURKEY: 79.Ankara. Liaison Offices: BELGIUM: 80.Brussels, CYPRUS: 81.Nicosia, FRANCE: 82.Paris, GERMANY: 83.Dusseldorf, HUNGARY: 84.Budapest, ITALY: 85.Rome, SWITZERLAND: 86.Geneva 87.Zurich, TURKEY: 88.Istanbul, UNITED KINGDOM: 89.London. NORTH AMERICA TAG-Org Offices: CANADA: 90.Montreal, MEXICO: 91.Mexico City Liaison Offices: CANADA: 92.Ottawa, CUBA: 93. Havana, PANAMA: 94.Panama City SOUTH AMERICA TAG-Org Offices: ARGENTINA: 95.Buenos Aires, BRAZIL: 96.Rio de 38 CHILE: 97.Santiago, COLOMBIA: 98.Bogotá. Janeiro, TAG-Org Offices: News Magazine Liaison VENEZUELA: 99.Caracas. 4. Irbid 5. Maan

40 TAG-ORG NEWS MAGAZINE THE GLOBAL ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION January 2018 Prepared by: Media Department Designed by: Design Department Photos by: Photography Department Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Bldg,No. 46, Abdel Rahman Al-Waked Street Shmeisani, Amman P.O. Box:921100, Amman 11192, Jordan Telephone: , Fax: editorinchief@tagorg.com tagorg.com