﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ICT Qatar News - Events</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/page356.asp</link><description>Get the Latest News from ICT Qatar</description><copyright>© 2007 ICTQ</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:14:07</pubDate><image><title>ICT Qatar News - Events</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/page356.asp</link><url>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/images/logo.gif</url><width>176</width><height>89</height><description>Get the Latest News from ICT Qatar</description></image><language>en-uk</language><item><title>Connected Speaker Series: Gerd Leonhard </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1990</link><description>ictQATAR’s Connected Speaker Series continues on Monday, December 6, with renowned Media Futurist Gerd Leonhard. </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Innovation and Open Access Forum </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1988</link><description>Join ictQATAR in Saturday, October 23, 2010 for an interactive forum addressing innovation and open access in the digital age.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Telephone Number Change Takes Effect </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1986</link><description>Starting July 28, 2010, fixed and mobile phone numbers in Qatar will automatically expand from seven to eight digits. </description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>World Telecommunication Development Conference 2010</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1874</link><description>The fifth World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-10), will take place in Hyderabad, India from 24 May to 4 June 2010 at the invitation of the Government of India.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Government 2.0: Greater Collaboration, Participation and Transparency</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1878</link><description>This event, held on May 20, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. will feature a special guest speaker Mr. Andrea Di Maio, Gartner Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, who will provide his unique insight into the likely future trends in public sector ICT.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Enterprise Agreement Portal Launch </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1876</link><description>ictQATAR and Microsoft will launch the Enterprise Agreement Portal on May 3, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, Qatar. </description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Fahras Qatar Competition</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1881</link><description>Enter ictQATAR’s Business Plan Competition by May 15. Winner to become FahrasQatar owner. </description><pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Undergraduate Conference in Information Systems</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1784</link><description>This conference, hosted by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Student Chapter at Carnegie Mellon University - Qatar, is intended as a forum for undergraduate students to engage in relevant discussions with peers, faculty and experts in the field from around the region.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Connected Speakers: The Future of the Internet</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1838</link><description>ictQATAR's new Connected Speakers seminar features Michael Nelson, Visiting Professor of Internet Studies in Georgetown's Communication, Culture and Technology Program. 
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>17th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT2010)</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1717</link><description>International research and industry leaders in the field of telecommunication research and technologies from over 30 countries will be meeting in Doha from April 4-7, to discuss the latest in telecommunications. </description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>ICT in Education Conference 2010</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1626</link><description>College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) and ictQATAR) are co-hosting the third annual ICT in Education Conference 25-27 March 2010 at the CNA-Q main campus. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Connect 2010</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1709</link><description>ictQATAR will hold its third Business Connect seminar  on Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Al Sharq Village &amp; Spa, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will focus on how retail enterprises can leverage ICT to overcome economic challenges and surpass competition. </description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Council Working Group on Child Online Protection </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1719</link><description>The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) will hold its first meeting of the Council Working Group on Child Online Protection, on March 17-18, 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile World Congress 2010</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1604</link><description>Mobile World Congress is an annual event for the global mobile industry and it will be held in February 15-18 in Barcelona.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Middle East Telecommunications and Media Forum </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1581</link><description>IIC will hold its Middle East Telecommunications and Media Forum on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 in Doha, Qatar, with ictQATAR hosting the forum. </description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Safer Internet Day</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1628</link><description>Safer Internet Day is organized by Insafe each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. </description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Communications Literacy Forum </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1569</link><description>The International Institute of Communications (IIC), in association with ictQATAR, will hold the Digital Communications Literacy Forum on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 in Doha, Qatar. </description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>integrating technology in classrooms</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1608</link><description>Exeter University Professor to Address Need for ICT in Classrooms Across Qatar </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Mudawanat: All About Blogging</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1550</link><description>Leading bloggers and blog experts from around the region and the world will take part in ictQATAR's "Mudawanat: All About Blogging" event on Saturday, December 12th, 2009. </description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>4th Internet Governance Forum Meeting </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1488</link><description>Held from 15-18 November 2009 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the meeting discusses key Internet issues. </description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Connected Speaker Series - Going Green</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1457</link><description>Andrew Hargadon, Professor of Technology Management at the Graduate School of Management at University of California, Davis discusses how innovations in ICT are helping to create new energy efficiencies.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>ITU Telecom World 2009</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1411</link><description>A truly global, world-class event and networking platform, the conference brings together ICT stakeholders worldwide. </description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Gartner/ictQATAR Winning IT Strategies Briefing  </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1445</link><description>Leading IT Research and Advisory Company Partners with ictQATAR to Present Briefing on Developing a Great Corporate IT Strategy </description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Wireless Emergency Communications State of the Technology (SOT) Conference </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1407</link><description>Conference aims to improve support &amp; assistance for persons with disabilities. </description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Content Management &amp; Quality of e-Government Services Forum</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1338</link><description>ictQATAR &amp; Ministry of Interior to host an e-Government forum on July 4th, titled Content Management &amp; Quality of e-Government Services.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Star Competition</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1291</link><description>Students to submit digital projects that showcase how learning and teaching could be improved through the use of technology. 
</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Panel Discussion on Qatar ICT Landscape 2009 Report</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1263</link><description>ictQATAR is holding a panel session on May 17 to discuss the main findings of  Qatar ICT Landscape 2009 report.
</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Connected Speakers</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1222</link><description>Dr. Sumittra Dutta discusses the impact of Web 2.0, while sharing fascinating insights from his book "Throwing Sheep into the Boardroom". </description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1244</link><description>ictQATAR will join the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its other members in marking World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May 2009. </description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>E-Learning Portal Contest for Government Employees </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1242</link><description>ictQATAR and IAD are offering government employees the opportunity to enter a drawing for each online course completed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>ICC Bahrain Telecom and Media Forum</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1248</link><description>The International Institute of Communications is holding one of its three annual Telecommunications and Media Forums in Bahrain May 5-6. </description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 HIMSS Middle East Conference </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1246</link><description>Dr. Yasir Khan, ictQATAR's Clinical Advisor for the e-health program will be delivering a keynote address at the 2009 HIMSS Middle East Conference in Bahrain.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD)</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1081</link><description>Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar will host the third ICTD on 17 April to 18 April, 2009, to showcase the latest ICT innovations. </description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Advancing Arab Women in Technology Leadership Workshop II: Strategy Made Reality</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1119</link><description>ictQATAR will host the second workshop for women in technology, titled “Advancing Arab Women in Technology: Strategy Made Reality”. </description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Career Fair 2009</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1089</link><description>ictQATAR will particpate in the 2009 Qatar Career Fair, where it will showcase its services and introduce its recruitment, training and development opportunities..</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Second annual ICT in Education Conference</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1077</link><description>College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) and ictQATAR are co-hosting the second annual ICT in Education Conference. </description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC Meet on TETRA </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=1087</link><description> ictQATAR, is hosting a meeting on the use of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) in the region, as part of its cooperation with the GCC Telecommunications and Information Technology Bureau..</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Connect- Second Seminar</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=910</link><description>The second in its "Business Connect" series, ictQATAR will hold the seminar for small and meduim enterprises. </description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Recent Developments in Network Security</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=989</link><description>Workshop to focus on the latest network security techniques, in addition to a number of cyber security-related issues. </description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Information Security for Technical Staff</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=987</link><description>A five day course to showcase the latest methods of information security. </description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Media Connected: An ICT Forum for Journalists</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=908</link><description>ictQATAR will host a special forum for journalists to discuss how technology has affected, and changed news collection, coverage and analysis process.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Meeting of the OWASP Qatar</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=984</link><description>Meeting showcases Microsoft's Secure Development Lifecycle and the secrets of malware.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Assistive Technology Forum</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=912</link><description>ictQATAR will mark the "International Day for Persons with Disabilities" in a forum to showcase various assistive technology for the disabled.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>3rd annual CIO Strategies Mid East</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=893</link><description>The 3rd annual CIO strategies InfoCom Mid-East forum will be held in Dubai from November 24-25, 2008. </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Millipol Qatar 2008</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=842</link><description>The Milipol Qatar exhibition is being organised for the 7th time by the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar from 17th to 19th November 2008 at the new Qatar International Exhibition Center in Doha.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ICANN, Cairo </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=829</link><description>The Government of Egypt is hosting the ICANN meeting from 2 to 7 November 2008, at InterContinental CityStars Hotel in Cairo. </description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>International Regulators Forum 2008, Hong Kong</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=827</link><description>The IIC International Regulators Forum is a unique, annual programme being the only global forum for regulators in the fields of the telecommunications and broadcasting. </description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Forum for Satellite Channels  </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=844</link><description>The Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Qatar is sponsoring the Forum for Satellite Channels and Challenge of Safeguarding The Social Values of Gulf Youth.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Telecommunications Law and Regulations in the Middle East 2008, Dubai </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=873</link><description>Bringing together the key players in the field of telecommunications, this forum will analyze the major changes and developments in telecoms law and regulations in the Middle East.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>FutureGov Summit 2008, Bali</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=825</link><description>The summit is a major gathering of government CIOs, heads of government agencies, and senior advisors to government from more than 20 countries around the world. </description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Symposium for Human Capital Development</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=706</link><description>The purpose of the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Human Capital Development is to discuss ways of managing and developing human capital within the context of the challenges facing the ICT sector today. </description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ictQATAR and National Health Authority to hold workshop on clinical coding </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=769</link><description>Nearly 50 medical professionals from the private and public sector to participate in Qatar’s first national workshop on clinical terminology and coding which will be held at the Ritz Carlton on July 8th.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Live Technology</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=750</link><description>Come experience the true power of e. Visit the interactive Live Technology booth at Villagio Mall (outside Go Sport) on 26th -28th June, 2008 </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC CERT</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=748</link><description>ictQATAR will host a GCC CERT committee meeting on June 15, 2008 at Sharq Village and Spa, Doha.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Hukoomi at Hyatt Plaza</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=744</link><description>Shoppers at Hyatt Plaza can visit the Hukoomi booth from 14th to 23rd June, 2008.</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Doha Information Security Conference - DISC</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=740</link><description>The “Doha Information Security Conference - DISC” will take place at the Sharq Village in Doha on June 10-11, 2008. The Conference is organized by World Trade Center Qatar (WTC) in collaboration with Union of Arab ICT Associations (IJMA3), Q-CERT, Microsoft, Qatar Foundation, and Carnegie Mellon University.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>17th GCC Meeting of Ministerial Committee for Post and Communications and Information Technology </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/Summary.pdf</link><description>Ministers from the GCC will meet at the 17th GCC Meeting of Ministerial Committee for Post and Communications and Information Technology in Doha on 28th May, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The meeting is an opportunity for the GCC Ministers to discuss issues and regulations relating to telecommunications and post.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Global Event on Measuring the Information Society</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=704</link><description>The event will discuss the latest progress made in ICT measurement globally. The meet will take place at the UN in Geneva from 27-29 May, 2008.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>GovTech 2008</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=700</link><description>Held in Singapore from 27th to 28th May, 2008, GovTech 2008 will feature discussions on critical issues such as integrated e Gov, enhancing internal competencies, achieving a win-win partnership with vendors and engaging senior stakeholders.  </description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC Meeting of the Executive Committee of Post and Communications and Information Technology</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/32summitreport.pdf</link><description>Senior government officials in the GCC Executive Committee of Post and Communications and Information Technology will meet from 26th to 27th May, 2008 in Doha at the Four Seasons Hotel. The meeting is being held in preparation for the 17th GCC Meeting of Ministerial Committee for Post and Communications and Information Technology, which will be held in Doha on 28th May, 2008.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Connect </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=698</link><description>ictQATAR is hosting a new seminar series called Business Connect, which is aimed at communicating the latest in ICT thinking to SME managers in Qatar. The inaugural Business Connect meet will be held in Doha on 25th May, 2008 at the Al Sharq Village and Spa. </description><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Connect: Strategic Telecoms Summit </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/Speakers.pdf</link><description>'Connect: Strategic Telecoms Summit' is taking place in Abu Dhabi from May 25 - 29, 2008. The Summit will bring together the region's key decision makers to explore the issues facing the telecommunication industry today, such as the impact of regulation and liberalization in the Middle East, and prospects for future market growth over the next five years. </description><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Bahrain International e-Government Forum</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/32summitreport.pdf</link><description>The Bahrain International e-Government Forum assembles GCC and international experts to discuss and debate the key issues and future directions in e-Government. The event will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre from 20th to 21st May, 2008.
The forum will include international keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics including privacy, security and information management.  </description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>WiMAX World 2008</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/Summary.pdf</link><description>WiMAX World is now entering its fifth year and will be held in Munich, Germany from 19th to 20th May, 2008. Since 2004 the WiMAX World Global Event Series has consisted of wireless and mobile broadband events over three continents - USA, EMEA and Asia. To date, over 20,000 professionals have attended the WiMAX World Global Event Series.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>UNDESA-GAID Global Forum</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/Direct/GAID+2006+progress+report.pdf</link><description>The UNDESA GAID Annual Meeting, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 18 to 20 May, 2008 aims to bring together partners to help implement a number of ICT projects of significant, catalysing impact. </description><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2008</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=689</link><description>17 May marks the anniversary of the signature of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865 and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Since 1973, the occasion has been recognized as World Telecommunication Day. </description><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ITU Telecom Africa 2008</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=693</link><description>ITU Telecom Africa 2008 is a major networking platform for Africa's top ICT names to come together and focus on core issues relating to ICT expansion across the region. </description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC Coordination Meeting on FM Channels</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/32summitreport.pdf</link><description>ictQATAR is to host the third GCC coordination meeting on FM channels from May 11 to 15, 2008. Forty telecom officials will attend the meeting which will be held at the Movenpick Hotel. </description><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Hukoomi at Landmark</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=695</link><description>Hukoomi - Qatar's online gateway to government - is coming to Landmark Shopping Mall. From 8th to 17th May 2008 </description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ICT Conference 2008: Leadership and Organization in ICT Education</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=605</link><description>CNA-Q and ictQATAR will co-sponsor a one day ICT in Education Conference in Doha, Qatar </description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Wireless Broadband 2008 Summit </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=603</link><description>Regulatory Director, promises fair play to telecom firms at the global wireless broadband</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>School Knowledge Net Project Workshop</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=659</link><description>ictQATAR’s e-Education Department will hold a workshop to introduce to school administrators the objectives and features of the School Knowledge Net. </description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Information Security Forum </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=638</link><description>The forum aims to promote the awareness of information security and to raise the level of practice in the nation and in the region.

</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Workshop on Frameworks for Cyber Security and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) </title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=607</link><description>Q-CERT will host a regional meeting of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) at the Doha Marriott Hotel from February 18th to the 21st. </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Knowledge Based Industries (KBI) &amp; Nanotechnology Conference</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=601</link><description>GOIC envisages the conference as an endeavor to promote newer technologies in the region.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>The Radiocommunication Assembly - 15th-19th October, 2007</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=531</link><description>The Radiocommunication Assembly will be held in Geneva 15th-19th October, 2007. Radiocommunication Assemblies (RAs) convene every three or four years to decide the structure and program of Radiocommunication Study Groups according to evolving needs. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>The World Radiocommunication Conference, 22nd October to 16th November, 2007</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=533</link><description>The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) for 2007 will be held in Geneva from 22nd October to 16th November, 2007. Held every two to three years, the purpose of the WRC is to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations. These regulations are the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and non-geostationary-satellite orbits. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07)</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=576</link><description>The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07)  convened on 
22 October 2007 in the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG).
</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>imbX Ministerial Forum on ICT – 18th June</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=472</link><description>The imbX Ministerial Forum 2007 is part of the Infocomm Media Business Exchange (imbX), which is a regional event organized by Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority. The theme for this year’s Forum is ‘Web 2.0: Rise of the Empowered User’.

</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/output/NewsPage.aspx?PageID=385</link><description>World Telecommunication and Information Society Day – 17th May 2007. This day marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar opens its Telecoms sector</title><link>http://ict.gulfstaging.net/files/Press Release_Telecom Law_EN_ Nov. 11.pdf</link><description>Competition means Consumers and Small Businesses Win</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2006</pubDate></item></channel></rss>