Arab Advisors 6th Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference commences in Amman

The massive conference brings together top regional and global media and telecoms industry executives.

The Arab World's telecommunications and broadcast entertainment markets continue to experience strong growth in telecom subscribers and more competition, according to regional research house and conference organizer Arab Advisors Group, a member of the Arab Jordan Investment Bank Group.

"EHSC is seeking to contribute to the renaissance and progress of the Kingdom as a leading and sustainable academic and economic model in the region. A model which invests in technological developments and human dignity," the Princess said; adding that there is a need to enhance the value-added approach in implementing projects of human development.

HRH also called for developing a trans-border framework which aims at moving from consumerism to productivity, and building trust and cooperation through the region.

"Such framework is essential for investment in human resources. It must be based on social, economic and knowledge-based approaches which take into consideration the vital involvement of government, private sector and NGOs in regional development,"

the Princess said.

The official opening ceremony was also addressed by HE Eng. Bassem Rousan (Jordan's Minister of ICT), and on this occasion the minister said, "Convergence presents us with a great opportunity that the Media and Telecom business can greatly benefit from, as new sources of revenue are emerging," said Eng. Basem Rousan, the Minister of Information and Communications Technology.

He added, "The government is committed to providing a flexible legislative and regulatory environment that nurtures competitiveness and reflects the growing convergence in the ICT sector as evident in the Statement of Government Policy 2007 and the new Telecom Law draft which converges the Telecom Regulatory and Visual Audio commissions into one entity."

"The Arab Advisors Group is very pleased to have HRH Princess Sumaya Bint Al Hassan's support which underlines the importance she places on advancing the ICT and media industries in Jordan and the Arab World at large,"

Mr. Jawad J. Abbassi, Arab Advisors Founder and General Manager said.

"The annual media and telecoms convergence conference has become the premiere regional event for the media and telecoms industries evidenced by the strong support from the sponsors and the level and numbers of speakers and delegates," Mr. Abbassi added.

Vice Chairman of Paltel, Dr. Abdelmalik Jaber commented, "I am elated to join once again the Arab advisors conference in Jordan, our message this year is additional and successful proof points vis a vis our convergence strategy across our mobile, fixed line and data operations. With the recently announced merger between Paltel and Zain Jordan, we are looking to achieve far more ambitions across the boarder synergies and convergence."

Jawwal is the Main Sponsor of the Arab Advisors' sixth Annual Media and Telecommunications Convergence Conference 2009. Jawwal is the leading cellular communications company in Palestine and one of Paltel Group Companies that has recently merged with Zain Group.

Jawwal has crossed the 1.5 million customers mark proving to be a company that managed to address the needs of every individual and segment in the market. And as a result of its continuous investments to improve its services, Jawwal's network now covers 97% of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, it also has 25 showrooms and 400 distributors and dealers serving customers in every corner in the country.

Moreover, with its international roaming agreements with 287 mobile operators, Jawwal customers can stay connected while travelling in 126 countries.

The annual conference also received the support and sponsorships from Asiacell Eskadenia Software, Qualcomm, Ericsson, Optimiza, Orange, Nokia Siemens Networks, Orga Systems and Umniah (Batelco Group).

Conference exhibitors and partners include Globitel, TE Data, DVV Media, Game Power7, UrFilez, ITP CommsMEA, Zawya, Trade Arabia, Madison PR, Media ME, Media Watch, Telenity, STS

The Sixth Annual Media and Telecommunications Convergence Conference 2009 takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman on June 1 & 2, 2009.

The annual conference happens on the first Monday of June of every year in Amman, Jordan. As such, the Arab Advisors Group has set the dates for the seventh Annual Media and Telecommunications Convergence Conference 2010 on June 7 & 8 2010.