Palestinian and Jordanian information technology associations have signed a co-operation agreement at the Mena ICT Forum 2010 held recently in Jordan.

The agreement was signed by Palestinian Information Technology Association (PITA) chairman Ala’a Aladdin and Jordanian Information Technology Association (int@j) chairman Aiman Mazahreh at the forum in the presence of Jordanian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Marwan Juma.

The duo highlighted how the MoU will strengthen the partnership between technological and technical fields to support the ICT sectors through public and private companies within both Jordan and Palestine.

After the signing ceremony, Juma said: “ As Jordan strives forward within this industry, it continues to develop its core capabilities to become a world-class center for ICT sector. The signing of this MoU translates into reaping a competitive advantage which both countries will enjoy through their joint co-operation.”

Palestinian Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Dr Masshour Abu Dakka said: “Partnering with Jordan in this initiative will give us more avenues for growth, and this MoU signing will support our objectives to continue  identifying and driving areas for development and growth within the industry.”

Aladdin said such partnerships allow companies in Palestine to benefit from Jordan's experience and expertise and enhance Palestinian companies’ own experience within this sector.

Mazahreh said the partnership resulted through a great deal of mutual effort and will open opportunities to promote its companies through one of the most important events of this year - the Mena ICT Forum 2010 – which is organized and supported by int@j, and gathers member associations like PITA.

'Int@j and its member organizations will also take an active role in Information Technology Week “Expotech” 2010 which will be held in early November in Ramallah and Gaza, with the aim of marketing and encouraging co-operation between them,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service