24-Mar-2014
Abu-Ghazaleh Discusses Cooperation with the Higher Administration of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development
DUBAI ---- March 24, 2014 ---- HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) and HE Sami Al Qamzi, Director
General of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development discussed prospective of
joint cooperation between the two parties.
During the meeting, attended by high profile officials from both sides,
the two parties discussed the establishment of Dubai Institute for Intellectual
Property at the Department of Economic Development which will be supported by
the Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP), in terms of training
programs and qualifications as well as supervising its administration and
conducting exams to all GCC countries.
Also several suggestions were discussed such as accrediting Dubai as a
qualification center for ISO and quality consultancy. TAG-Consult will make all
the required procedures in cooperation with the International
Organization for Standardization
(ISO) to recognize Dubai as a qualification center in the field of ISO and
quality consultations.
Meanwhile, TAG-Translation will be studying the possibility of moving
its international headquarters and operations to Dubai to provide all needed
services to cover all languages.
Meanwhile, TAG-Org shall provide the Department with a Tool Kit for
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with training programs for this
tool in addition to establishing a center for professional capacity building in
cooperation with TAG-Org at the Department.
In the field of Electronic Archiving, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information
Technology International (TAGITI) will set up electronic archiving systems for
all the Department’s files and procedures to preserve and protect these
important data, documents and files from any possible damage and establish the
required storage spaces for an easy restoration of these files and data.
In the field of media, HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh suggested linking the
Economic Department with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh three news agencies (Intellectual Property,
Education and Information technology) and to be the media partner to any
related events.
Talks also focused on preparing the necessary strategic studies in all
fields according to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid
Al Maktoum in making Dubai the Smartest City in the world.
Al Qamzi commended the spirit of cooperation adopted by TAG-Org in
development saying "We are accustomed to this by TAG-Org's offices in
Dubai and the UAE for the last 40 years assuring that the Department of
Economic Development welcomes all constructive initiatives which contribute to
the achievement of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al
Maktoum in developing all sectors in the State.
HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that it’s our duty to offer our utmost
efforts and services for the United Arab Emirates as we owe the development of
the Organization for this country.
“We had also unlimited supports from Their Highnesses, officials and
business leaders in the UAE since the inception of TAG-Org in 1972, therefore,
we today dedicate our potentials and expertise to contribute to the course of
strategic transformation declared by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al
Maktoum in making Dubai the Smartest City in the world.”