As the leading IT company in the region, HP is demonstrating its commitment to pioneering innovation across the Middle East through its technology partnership with the first annual forum of the Young Arab Leaders (YAL), which will be held in Dubai from 2-4 December 2005 under the theme ‘Leading the Future’.
Joining top Arab leaders from around the region, Joseph Hanania, Managing Director of HP Middle East will participate in a panel discussion on the topic ‘Creating the most out of a Networked Economy’. As the technology provider of the forum, HP will also ensure that world-class IT facilities underscore the event’s message of innovation.
Commenting on the high-level partnership, Samer Karawi, Marketing Manager, Enterprise & Corporate Communications for HP Middle East said: “The Young Arab Leaders Forum brings together expertise in specific fields to develop an action plan for the future. It is only fitting that as a leader in ICT, HP lends its support to this pioneering initiative and contributes to the development of the region.
“We strongly believe that innovation is a critical component of success and we would like to take this opportunity to commend the Executive Committee of the YAL for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to the region.” adds Karawi.
The Young Arab Leaders Forum 2005 will bring together a diverse and select group of current and former public figures, business leaders, senior representatives of multinational corporations and key NGO representatives to participate in a series of dynamic interactive workshops. The forum will be attended by Young Arab Leader members from all over region as well as from Europe and the USA.
About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2005, HP revenue totaled $86.7 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 670 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Cairo and Ramallah servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant.
HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968, and opened its first regional office in 1994. HP Middle East is the market leader for Enterprise, Small and Medium Business and Consumer technology products, and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains.
