communication technologies

Qtel, Al Jazeera and the Doha Debates were all recognized for their impressive websites as recipients of the 2009 Arab e-Content Awards at an awards ceremony held in Bahrain yesterday. The Arab e-Content Awards recognize quality e-content and promote creativity and innovation in the development of new media applications in the Arab World.

The Supreme Council for Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR), nominated the three honorees for the World Summit Awards (WSA), which automatically entered them in the Arab e-Content Awards. WSA is a global contest to select best practice in e-Content and innovative ICT applications with the 2009 awards being officially announced later in June.

Acclaimed author and INSEAD professor Dr. Soumitra Dutta understands the incredible impact Web 2.0 and social networking are having on our lives both personally and professionally. To launch ictQATAR's Connected Speakers Series, Dr. Soumitra will share insights from his latest book. 'Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom,' the first comprehensive book written for a wide audience on Web 2.0 social networking.

The event will take place Sunday, May 17 at the W Hotel from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The event is open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Individuals can register at www.ictqatar.qa/conn....

Information and communication technologies are rapidly changing the way people receive their information. In the Arab world, some more traditional forms of communication remain dominant, however with increasing internet usage and higher levels of participation in "new media," such as social networking sites and blogs, the media and marketers are in need to rethink how best to reach their target audiences.

Jawad Abassi, the founder of the Arab Advisors Group, a company specializing research and analysis in the Middle East, offered his thoughts on the some of the latest media trends in the region. Abassi recently spoke to ictQATAR’s e-newsletter on such a vital topic. To view the full article, follow this link: http://www.ict.gov.q...