Avnet in association with Oracle holds training workshops for its Preferred Partners across the Middle East North Africa region 

Dubai, UAE, August 4, 2011 – Avnet Technology Solutions, the leading Value Added Distributor in the Middle East and Africa region recently held a special training workshop “Improving Datacenter Efficiency with Oracle” for its Preferred Partners in the MENA region

The workshop was one full day event which was attended by a large number of channel partners and end users in Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. “Datacenter Efficiency” workshops were supported by Linux Plus Information LLC in Egypt, OMNIX Qatar Co in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which had two different workshops found their support from National DataServe & Turnkey Solutions and Baud Telecom Company respectively.

Top technical experts from Avnet and Oracle presented a wide range of products and solutions including Oracle Enterprise Servers, Oracle Sun optimized solutions, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Exalogic, for the rapidly growing Datacenter market in the region.

Avnet highlighted ‘How to build a more efficient and powerful Datacenter with Oracle technology’. And, also emphasised ‘How Oracle Hardware and Software are engineered to work together seamlessly to provide ultimate performance’.

Oracle experts shared their vision for a fully integrated and optimized datacenter that can transform the datacenter and create new capabilities for business.

While explaining the main reason to hold “Datacenter Efficiency” workshops in the region Hani Barakat, Senior Director Oracle Business MENA, Avnet Technology Solutions, said “We wanted to impart the best knowledge to our channel partners about how to reduce costs and simplify management for setting up a datacenter while boosting performance, so that it can meet increased demands with fewer resources. “

Hani further added, that “Partners can benefit in a big way by associating with Oracle solutions as Oracle delivers innovation through full integration of the datacenter, right from application to disk and as a result setting new standards for efficiency, simplicity, performance, and scalability.“

Encouraged by the overwhelming response, Avnet plans to take the “Datacenter Efficiency” workshops to various other locations in the MENA region.

The women’s program on “How to Start Your Own Business from Home” will be presented by the expert trainer from the UNIDO Organization Farah Al Faraj. The key topics to be covered include defining business processes, business development ideas, special characteristics of working from home, self-development skills, work from home business success, simple feasibility studies, making a business plan, successful business management, market studies, and sales and marketing skills.

The Course on “Effective Communication Skills and Human Relationship Principles” aims to enhance communication skills and develop leadership skills. The key topics to be covered include build a foundation for success, recall and use names, build on memory skills and enhance relationships, increase self-confidence, enhance relationships and motivate others, make our ideas clear, energize our communications, put stress in perspective, gain willing cooperation and commit to influence others, disagree agreeably, and develop more flexibility. The course will be presented in Arabic.

For more information http://www.iobf.org

The International Organization for the Etourism Industry (IOETI) is organizing and sponsoring a workshop at the 2nd Riyadh Travel Fair 2010 being presented from June 2-3, 2010 in the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Lee Hunter, the head of YouTube marketing for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, will present “Travel Trends and Keyword Advertising – Making the Most of Google.” In this session, he will go through the latest trends in video and show participants things that Google likes – things worth knowing about that will surprise you.
Jamie Murphy, professor of eMarketing at the University of Western Australia, will go through the crucial first step in eTourism – online customer service – in his session titled, “Online Customer Service – Gaining and Keeping Customers.” These two presentations are at opposite ends of the technology spectrum. Mr. Hunter will show the audience the future, and Mr. Murphy will show mandatory steps needed for today.

IOETI is a non-profit organization established in Italy, which aims to serve all elements and parties involved in the E-tourism industry in the Middle East and developing countries.  It is hoped that IOETI will open new channels of information and communication to all members.  This will ensure that all members reach the highest level of professionalism.  IOETI will also provide training and educational programs for its members, instructed by leading experts in the E-tourism industry.

SEMINAR REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE!

For more information or to register, go to: www.riyadhtravel.net

Azhery El Tyeb Projects Manager Asas Exhibitions & Conferences Organizing Co. P.O. Box 226545 Riyadh 11324 Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 4665064 Fax: +966 1 4660569 Web: www.riyadhtravel.net

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From 04.04.1431 To 05.04.1431 H             From 20.03.2010 To 21.03.2010 G

The “Program Event Management” from the George Washington University, it is the first comprehensive program provided through the courses, to obtain an internationally recognized certification in the field of industry events. The program is designed to meet your needs whether you’re a participant in one of the sessions of the program or those who wish to obtain a certificate of events management.
Event management training courses by trainers accredited to the (George Washington University). They specialize in event management, and owners of companies specializing in event management, and experts in marketing and provision of care for events. In addition to being responsible for many of the major events and exhibitions known in the world.

Through participation in this program, the knowledge and skills acquired by a very practical person, whether a beginner or an expert participant in this area, and volunteers who participate in the events.

Six reasons to participate in the certificate management events:

1. Acquisition and documentation of knowledge and skills in the field of events management.
2. To be in line for the course of modern education.
3. To find your way in the area of events management.
4. To achieve personal goals of development and advancement of knowledge.
5. To work effectively and in accordance with international standards.
6. To learn patterns and trends at the hands of leaders and professionals in the field of events management.

Course duration: 2 days

Course fee: 1,950 S.R.

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Coordinating Events Course

This session includes all the principles and fundamentals of successful coordination and learn through the following:
Development of the basic elements of effectiveness, which include interior and leisure facilities and the sequence of events in the pre-effectiveness.
Development and application of the scheme on the ground, through a thorough examination of the effectiveness on the ground.
Understanding of international standards in dealing with people with special needs, and requirements for licensing, and publications of trade unions and their impact on the coordination of effectiveness.
Analysis and application of professional registration, licensing procedures, public safety and protocols.

Session topics

1. Tools coordination of activities.
2. Website development effectiveness and logistical elements.
3. Logistics services within a site effectively.
4. Support services.
5. Environment effectively.
6. Participants in the program effectiveness.
7. Specialized services.

Course duration: 2 days

Course fee: 1,950 S.R.

Course Date
Riyadh 22/03/2010 H corresponding to 06/04/1431

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Management of meetings and conferences

In fact, that each organization or institution, whether governmental or commercial, which hold small meetings or extended regularly. This session will provide you with the tools necessary to get to the planning and management of meetings and conferences successfully.
Planning for an orderly and a precondition for effective.
Identify the appropriate location to be effective, and how to conduct a comprehensive scan of the site effectively.
Analysis and study and development budget effectively.
The application of marketing strategies, which include the development of records, publications design, reducing costs, and methods of creative marketing.
To respond to legal requirements, which include legislation on persons with special challenges (ADA) and other major laws.
Recruitment and training of volunteers and staff to optimal performance.
To evaluate the efficiency of effectiveness.

Session topics

1. Part I: Analysis and Strategic Planning
   • Needs assessment.
   • Evaluation and analysis.
   • Site selection and field inspection.
2. Part II: Business Administration
   • Financial management and budget management.
   • Legal considerations.
3. Part III: Meetings and Conferences
   • Resource management.
   • Marketing and communication.
   • Management of meetings and international conferences.

Course duration: 2 days

Course fee: 1,950 S.R.
Course Date
Riyadh 30/03/2010 H corresponding to 14/04/1431

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Marketing Events

Looking for this session in how to use events to promote products and services, and how to promote effectively the same, you will learn from this course include:

• To identify strategies for promotion and development, including effective presentations, invitations, announcements, fame, competition, commodity market, selling advertising, presentations, and even personal representation.
• Discrimination strengths of advertising in print, electronic and other promotional means.
• The establishment and analysis and application of public relations strategies and means of audio-visual media, and other media.
• The inclusion of electronic media.
• To give effective care program effectiveness.
• Perform a search prior to the market before you start effective.
• A standard methodology to the processes of comprehensive marketing and sales.

Session topics

1. The entrance to the marketing of events.
2. Analysis of the overall situation.
3. The goals and techniques and marketing strategies effectively.
4. Public relations.
5. Announcement.
6. Applications in marketing and control techniques.
7. Evaluation and measurement.

Duration of the session
2 Days

Rate session
SR 1950

Course Date
Riyadh 28/03/2010 H corresponding to 12/04/1431

TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE COURSES, CLICK HERE.

Jewelry Sales Training Course

From 28.03.1431 To 01.04.1431 H From 13.03.2010 To 17.03.2010 G

Under Auspices: Saudi Telecom Company (STC). The free training course on Jewelry Sales will be presented by Mr. Richard Edward Taylor, expert from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Ceramic Creations Workshop

4th Pediatrics Research Day

From 24.03.1431 To 24.03.1431 H From 09.03.2010 To 09.03.2010 G

The Pediatrics Research Day 2010, in its 4th edition, will focus on several topics related the research, including the importance of research, and how to overcome the difficulties facing researchers.

TREP$, short for entrepreneur, is an after-school program that teaches children between grades 5 to 10 everything they need to start their own business. It comprises of a series of carefully planned 6 workshops that are information-filled and action-packed. About 60 children from Kingdom School, Najd School, King Khaled International School, Jawahir Al Riyadh International School, Future Window International School, and Al Yasmin International School between grades 5 through 10 have enrolled in these workshops where they have been receiving instruction and are in the process of being guided through various creative exercises to understand the ready skills of entrepreneurship, as well as team dynamics. Contact Person: Ehsan Zafer Mob # 050 125 5487

For more information: PSSO

Qudratt Institute for human resources will be running a 5 day course on leadership and management certified by ILM Leadership and management Institutes located in the United Kingdom.

The course (Arabic) will take place in Riyadh starting  Feb 6, 2010.  The course will focus on:

1. The first unit covers the theroy of leadership while the second is devoted to a unique ‘leadership journey’.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective leader.

The course fee is 5,400 S.R. Upon completion of the course you will be testes and receive a diploma or completion.

To register or enquire, Click here!

Mohammed bin Abdullah El-Kuwaiz, Managing Director, Derayah Financial Corp. The lecture on “Five Keys to Successful Investing in a Difficult Financial Time” will be presented by Mr. Mohammed El-Kuwaiz, Managing Director, Derayah Financial Corp.

Event Address

Address description: Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), ArRiyadh.

Sponsor: Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in cooperation with Derayah Financial Corp

Phone: 01-4040044