Decorations, Awards, Honorary Shields and Certificates Copious rewards. for innovative initiatives and beneficial deeds Since 1960s, Dr. Talall Abu-Ghazaleh s practical life has been characterized by a continuum series of visions and options. He is the founder and president of the largest professional group in the Arab world, and a mission-oriented figure who employed it to serve the Arab world economic and social development and improvement. This introduced duties and responsibilities that he found himself determinedly committed to fulfill through launching plenteous initiatives intended for serving his nation and Arab countries where he exerted unremitting efforts in various professional fields, particularly focusing on youths capacity building and rehabilitation. Moreover, he spared no effort to further deepen the concept and tools of knowledge and establish knowledge communities, and on top developing the professional services in the Arab world to match their counterparts in the developed world. In recognition of his initiatives and beneficial deeds, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh received and indeed deserved copious decorations, awards, honorary degrees, honorary shields and memorial gifts that could be summed up as follows: 1
Decorations The Honorary Doctorate Degree of Arts Chevalier de la Légion d Honneur Decoration of the Republic of Tunisia Decoration of Independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Canisius College Mr. Robert Mitterrand, former French President s brother His Excellency President Habib Bourguiba, President of the Republic of Tunisia His Majesty Late King Hussein Bin Talal Buffalo, New York, 1988 Legion of Honour - the Elysee Palace, Paris 1985 President Bourguiba received Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh in his palace - Tunisia 1985 Raghadan Palace 1968 Awards The Arab Award for Innovation Media Man of the Year Award His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, State Prime Minister of Kuwait Palestine International Institute During the Arab Media Forum; in recognition of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts and his contributions in supporting the Arab media, Kuwait 2012. In recognition and honor of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s achievements, Amman 2012 Award of «Arab ICT Personality» of the Year 2010 An appreciation award Gold Mercury International Award Union of Arab ICT Associations The International Lifetime Achievement Award His Royal Highness Prince Khalifah Bin Salman Al Khalifah During the activities of MENA ICT Week- Manama 2010 Opening ceremony of the Ninth Annual audit Conference - Dubai 2008. to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for the development of international cooperation Manama, 1978. 2
Shields The Libyan Bourse The Knowledge Management Conference Al-Watan Newspaper The Bosphorus Conference for Regional Cooperation Union Arabe Des Geometers Topographies Sheikha Entisar Al Sabah American University- Sharjah to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts and role in developing the Arab accounting profession - Amman 2012 to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s participation in the conference- Abu Dhabi 2012. - Dubai 2012. -Istanbul 2012. In recognition of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh achievements, role and initiatives in the Arab countries and abroad, 2012. First Forum for Gulf Women Towards Leadership -2012 - Sharjah, 2012 The Fourth Annual Private Schools Conference University of Wales Institute Higher College of Technology Young Arab Leadership The third Conference on CSR to Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh s participation in the conference- Amman 2012. In recognition of the fruitful cooperation between the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Oranization and University of Wales Institute- Cardiff, 2011 Presented by HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan during the Seminar on the Role of IP in Economic Development - Abu Dhabi, 2011. to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s participation in the Leadership Week-Manama-2011 - Doha 2011 Al Isra University - Amman, 2011 The Damascus Securities Exchange - Damascus, 2011. Middle East University - Amman, 2011 3
Lebanese-Palestinian Business Forum Al-Aman Fund For The Future of Orphans Yarmouk University School of Accounting at Canisius College General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities Jubilee School Al Assriyyah Forum Association of Arab Universities Arab Federation for Quality Bahrain Training Institute The Shura Council Cairo University Industrial Zone in Homs Bahraini American Cultural Exchange Society In honor of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh- Beirut, 2011. Celebrating the partnership renewal between Umniah company and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society- Amman, 2011. In recognition of the partnership and cooperation between Yarmouk University and the Arab Society of Certified Public Accountants- Amman, 2011. During the University Annual Meeting- New York, 2011 In recognition of supporting the Union and the higher education in addition to the achievement of quality in higher education - Amman, 2011. Patronage of the Arab student competition for websites design and development- Amman, 2011. In recognition of the leading role in knowledge spreading - Amman, 2011. Founding meeting of the Arab Network for Research and Education at the head office of the Arab League- Cairo, 2010. Founding meeting of the Arab Network for Research and Education at the head office of the Arab League Cairo, 2010. of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts in building the capacities of the Arab youth- Manama, 2010 From HE Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, Manama 2010. Founding meeting of the Arab Network for Research and Education at the head office of the Arab League- Cairo, 2010. In recognition of his visit to the factories and service facilities- Hsia, 2010. Bahraini American Cultural Exchange Society 4
Bahraini House of Representatives The 10th Annual Ceremony for Companies in the Training Field Riyadh Schools Holy Spirit University of Kaslik Youth Media Forum Jordan Computers Society The Arab Federation for Protection of Intellectual Property Frights The Shura Council General Emile Lahoud, President of the Republic of Lebanon Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Fund to Support Women s Small Enterprises Electronic City Ministry of Science and Technology Shenyang Normal University Presented by HE Khalifah Bin Ahmed Al Dahrani, Chairman of the Bahraini House of Representatives Manama, 2010. In appreciation 2010 On the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the founding of Riyadh Schools- 2010 During the 12th Conference on Social Auditing and Cultures Beirut, 2010. s efforts in establishing knowledge societies- Amman, 2010. distinguished role in the service of promoting the role of information technology in Jordan and the Arab world- Amman, 2010. On the occasion of the Arab Day of Intellectual Property- Amman, 2009. During the graduation ceremony of the fourth batch of Masters students in Business Administration from the Arab Open University- Manama 2009. The Presidential Shield to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in honor and appreciation - Beirut, 2009. Presented by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, Emir of the Eastern Province in the Fund first annual celebration- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, 2009. During a visit carried out by a delegation of King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifah Electronic City to Talal Abu- Ghazaleh Organization offices- Amman, 2009. Presented by H E Mr. Muhammed Azzam Khan Sawati, Pakistan Minister of Science and Technology during Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh visit to Pakistan - Karachi, 2009. During Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s visit to China and attending the graduation ceremony at Shenyang Normal University / China - Shenyang, 2009. 5
Kuwait Lawyers Association Kuwait University State Audit Institution Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Palestinian Auditors Association Chamber of Commerce and Industry In honor of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh during the Intellectual Property and Cyber-Crime Conference and Disputes Resolution- Kuwait, 2009. role in clarifying the current financial crisis and the global economic impact on the economies of the Council of Arab Gulf States - Kuwait, 2009. Presented by HE Mr. Abdullah Al Bosaidi, Head of the State Audit Institution- Oman, 2009 Presented by HE Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Ghamedi, President of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences-Riyadh, 2009 On the occasion of the Arab Financial and Accounting Forum- Beirut, 2009. Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2nd Success Forum University of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Emirates Internet Group American University of Science and Technology Emirates Telecommunications Corporation Academy Atlas Global Center for Studies & Research The International Chamber of Commerce Princess Sumaya University for Technology Presented by HE Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Sheikh, Forum Chairman- Dubai, 2009 Presented by Dr. Issa Al Ansari, Rector of the University, Al Khobar, 2008 of the Group- Al Khobar 2008 To mark the release of five symphony recordings by the musician Dr. Walid Gholmieh - Beirut 2008. The signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International and the Academy- Dubai, 2007. On the occasion of the Group s 35th Anniversary celebrations- Amman, 2007. On the occasion of Information and Communication Technology Conference- Dubai, 2007. support to the 2nd Annual Conference of the Technology Marketing Program Amman, 2006. 6
Berytech - 2006. The Kuwaiti Forum on Internet Use and E-publishing The Aannual charity event Bara em Society for Relief and Welfare- Lebanon Sultanate of Oman Audit Institution Bara em Society for Relief and Welfare- Lebanon Social Work Association Ministry Of Legal Affairs / Sultanate of Oman The Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry Union of Palestinian Engineers Management Science Conference Arab Center for Strategic Studies Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts - Kuwait, 2006 efforts in the establishment of a vocational training center For Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh contribution in School Bag Project Beirut, 2005. During the Arab Society of Certified Public Accountants 20th anniversary celebrations at the University of Cambridge - United Kingdom, 2004. For his kind and material contribution for the orphans in the Palestinian camps - Beirut 2002. efforts in developing knowledge societies- Beirut, 2002 During Meeting the Challenges of Electronic Business Conference- Muscat 2000. In recognition of the Group s contribution in the development and protection of Intellectual Property and Profession Licensing in the Arab World - 2000. contribution in support of the engineering work and the patronage of the Palestinian Engineer Week - Jerusalem 1998. Presented by His Royal Highness Prince Soud Bin Nayef- Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 1998 The Founding Conference of the Center - Damascus 1995. - Amman, 1998 The American Accounting Association Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association During the annual conference of the American Accounting Association- New York, 1986. - Kuwait, 1983 7
Abdul Latif and Muhammad Fawzaan Company The Annual Charity Festival The Arbitration Center of the Arab Federation for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Holy Spirit University of Kaslik s participation in Challenges of Joining WTO seminar. s efforts in the establishment of a vocational training center. constructive efforts in the march of the Arab Intellectual Property - Amman, Jordan. Sarmad Economic Services and Investments Cambridge University Premium Business Conference World Information Friends of Environment Society and the Industrial Development Bank Army Central Museum Ministry of Education Zahra College for Girls 8
Certificates The Arabian Business Palestinian Business Forum Bahraini- American Cultural Exchange Society Education Department in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Youth Media Forum IP Hall of Fame Academy The Islamic University Global Leadership Award Committee of the International Accounting Standards Board Mr. Robert Mitterrand, former French President s brother One of the World s Most Influential 500 Arabs Award in recognition of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s efforts and his contributions - Dubai 2012. A certificate awarded to Dr. Talal Abu- Ghazaleh by the Forum as one of the most important Palestinian businessmen Amman, 2011. Bahraini-American Relations Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities Manama, 2010. In recognition of the TAG-Org contribution in securing equipment - Eastern Province Emirate 2010. In recognition of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh role in establishing knowledge societies Amman, 2010. A special ceremony was held in honor of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh as the first expert from a country not from The Group of Eight (G8) listed in the most important figures in the field of Intellectual Property worldwide - Chicago, 2007. contribution to the success of the activities of the Scientific Conference of Faculty of Commerce - Gaza 2005. International Conference of the Business and Technology Institute London, 1997. efforts as the Arab region representative in the Board during 1988-1990 - London. During the ceremony of conferring the Legion of Honour - the Elysee Palace, Paris 1985 9
Memberships Certificates Arab Society for Certified Accountants and Auditors The Jordanian Association of Certified Public Accountants. The Arab Society of Certified Accountants Honorary Membership in recognition of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s contributions to the development of accounting and auditing profession - Gaza 1995. Association Membership Amman 1993 Society Membership Amman 1989 The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Institute Membership - New York 1989. Institute of Industrial Engineers Institute Membership- Atlanta, USA, 1983. The International Institute of Accountants Institute Membership- London, 1982 Institute of Directors Institute Membership- London 1981 The Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants Mayor s Office- Harristown Association Membership - Beirut 1980. Honorary Vice- Mayor - Houston 1979. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the Middle East The American Biographical Institute Association Membership- Beirut 1968 The American Biographical Institute- New York TAG-Org's Shields Jubilee School The Ninth Jubilee Exhibition of Technology Faculty of Foreign Languages / University of Jordan to TAG-Org during the 9th Annual Arab Student Competition on Websites Design and Development, Amman, 2012. to TAG-Org, Amman, 2012. to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society for patronizing the Culture Week at the University Amman, 2011. 10
The Award for Best Educational Institute in Administration in Asia- the World Education Congress Asia Awards 2011 Jubilee School Al Habtoor Group For TAGSB s Excellence in Education, leadership and Teaching- 2011 to TAG-Org during the 8th Annual Arab Student Competition on Websites Design and Development, Amman, 2011. In honor of the Group- Dubai 2010 King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Jordan Pharmacent Students Association Jubilee School The Middle East IP Firm of the Year Award for 2008 Jordan Web Awards Competition Fujairah Education Zone In recognition of the Group s participation in the activities of the Recruitment Open Day held at the university Al Khobar, 2010. Patronage of the Pharmacy Students First Regional Conference - Amman 2010. to TAG-Org during the 7th Annual Arab Student Competition on Websites Design and Development Amman, 2010. to Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property achievements in IP, prosecution, litigation, licensing or other works. The silver and golden awards in the International Organizations category, Amman, 2008. An honorary shield presented to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Professional and Electronic Training for the success of the school year activities 2006-2007 TAG-Org's Certificates The World Bank 2nd Career Fair at Jubilee School to Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal in recognition of their contribution to Doing Business 2012: Doing Business in a More Transparent World report. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society participation in the 2nd Career Fair Amman, 2011 11
Amman Work Directorate Student and Architecture Teamwork Jordan Youth Leadership Forum Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society contribution in the success of 2nd Career Fair- Amman, 2011 Architect Forum members s celebration of the 1st Anniversary- Amman 2010. - Amman, 2010 Memorial Gifts German Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) Higher Colleges of Technology- Sharjah The Bahrain Accountants Association Shenyang Normal University / China Saxony-Anhalt, Germany The North Rhine State Shenyang Normal University / China Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Fund Bank of Lebanon During the visit of the German Club for Modern Market-Methods (MMM-Club) to Jordan- Amman, 2010 On the occasion of the annual conference organized by Higher Colleges of Technology on «Altruism and the Spirit of Giving» Sharjah, 2010. Corporate Governance Conference-Manama, 2010. During Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s visit to China and attending the graduation ceremony at Shenyang Normal University-Shenyang, 2009 From the Prime Minister of Saxony Anhalt, Germany during Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh visit along with a delegation to Jordan Jordan, 2009. From the Prime Minister of Saxony Anhalt, Germany during Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh visit along with a delegation to Jordan Jordan, 2009. The opening ceremony of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Institute - Confucius in Jordan On the occasion of Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh s visit to the Fund Head Office- Al Khobar, 2008. 30th Anniversary- Beirut, Lebanon. 12