Int@j holds its ICT Connect to discuss the future of ICT Sector with the Minister

Under the Patronage of Marwan Juma – Minister of ICT, the Information Technology Association of Jordan - Int@j held its ICT Connect event. The event took place on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel-Amman - to welcome of Marwan Juma as the new Minister of ICT and discuss the future and plans of the ICT Sector. The event was attended by HE Marwan Juma and the majority of Int@j members and stakeholders of the ICT sector.
The event highlighted minister's vision to improve the ICT sector in Jordan, difficulties the sector is facing, and how it can be overcome.  Juma noted that “We will focus on resolving all outstanding issues and growing the ICT sector”, HE also highlighted the important role universities and companies need to play together in regards to human resources as the base for the sector.
Furthermore, the minister focused on the importance of partnership and cooperation between public and private sector and the role of int@j as an official representative of the private sector and a partner to the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
In addition, Aiman Mazahreh, Chairman of int@j emphasized “We rely on our members support to int@j and the minister in taking on the challenges ahead”, Mazahreh also added “In response to the minister's   request, we will activate the ICT Advisory Council (ICTAC) to address pressing issues and obstacles the sector is facing”
The Information Technology Association of Jordan is an ICT and ICTES industry-support association founded in 2000 with the aim of improving the dynamics of Jordan's ICT & ICTES markets and developing the Kingdom's ICT & ICTES related activities.
Since its establishment, Int@j has been exerting a high effort level aiming at advancing the Jordanian ICT & ICTES sector. Int@j has been looking for various partnerships with different institutions on the local, regional and international levels aiming at creating better ICT and ICTES industry in Jordan, increasing the awareness of ICT and ICTES services and products and stressing on the benefits of integrating ICT and ICTES in other sectors.