Quantum Leaps in Technological Innovation
09-May-2016
At the Annual meeting of AIMICT
Abu-Ghazaleh: AIMICT Witnesses Quantum Leaps in Technological Innovation
AMMAN - May 9, 2016 - The Arab International Society for Management Technology (AIMICT), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation, held its annual meeting that marked the beginning of its transitional phase from an administrative organization to that of a specialized one in Management Technology.
This transformation sprung from the Foundation’s Chairman HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh strong belief in the necessity to disseminate science and knowledge through innovative technological methods, which have become a necessity with the world’s shift towards knowledge and innovation through a unique technical approach.
AIMICT will implement this new mission through a variety of diversified training and capacity building programs in quality, information technology and knowledge-management technology, and through working on establishing Arab seminars and courses, on a regional and international level, to serve the business community and enhance professional ties with the various centers of Information Technology, Management, Business and Information.
During the meeting held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University, distinguished members representing the General Assembly were elected for the Board to contribute in supporting the Society, promote its programs and activities, and achieve its mission in spreading science and knowledge.
The Society’s activities and achievements in 2015 were discussed including its increased specialized training programs, a wide variety of events and activities, as well as consolidating the cooperation framework with a great number of institutions and universities; all for the objective of serving the requirements and needs of society on a local, regional and global level in the fields of quality and knowledge-based management.
Attendees discussed the Society's future plans, which aim to enhance capacity building, knowledge development and deliver the latest information and state-of-the-art methods and tools for teaching, learning, scientific research and entrepreneurship; in addition to introducing the best technical means to transition from traditional education to that of pioneering education – one that constantly upgrades its performance and keeps abreast with the rapid changes and continuous development of today’s world.
Attendees were presented with the latest mechanisms for continuous communication and interaction with the community and other relevant institutions on a local level and abroad, especially for its members and their performance in achieving this noble mission and the value of this work.
Meanwhile, the Board of the Society overlooked its approved annual report that ended December 31, 2015, discussed the final financial statements, and reviewed the general budget estimates for the year 2016, which was approved. A financial auditor was also elected.
The Arab International Society for Management Technology (AIMICT)
The Arab International Society for Technology Management, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1989 in Buffalo, New York in the United States. It was officially registered in Amman in 1990 under the name, “Arab Management Society,” which came from the realization of managers and businessmen on the importance and consequences of their role in serving their countries. In 2015, the Society was renamed to “Arab International Society for Management Technology” (AIMICT) as stay up-to-date with the latest, modern technological developments in different fields and in creating knowledge-based management.