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The Arab Knowledge and Management Society (view source)
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It was originally named as “'''Arab Management Society'''”and officially registered in Amman, Jordan on October 10, 1990.<ref>[http://www.akms.org/site_content.aspx?page_key=establishment&lang=en AKMS.org]</ref>
It was originally named as “'''Arab Management Society'''”and officially registered in Amman, Jordan on October 10, 1990.<ref>[http://www.akms.org/site_content.aspx?page_key=establishment&lang=en AKMS.org]</ref>The name of the organization was eventually changed to “Arab Knowledge and Management Society” to emphasize its objective in creating a society of knowledge using modern management skills and systems.
The name of the organization was eventually changed to “Arab Knowledge and Management Society” to emphasize its objective in creating a society of knowledge using modern management skills and systems.
==Membership with International Organizations==
==Affiliations==
The AKMS believe that membership in International and Arab Institutions will widen their experience and knowledge, which is beneficial for the Arab community. The Society strived to become a member of several organizations since its foundation:
<ref>[http://www.akms.org/site_content.aspx?page_key=akms_membership&lang=en Membership]</ref>
# '''Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)'''- AKMS received membership from the British Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) which is considered as one of the leaders in knowledge and quality management.<ref>[http://www.thecqi.org]</ref> The Society enjoys the benefit of being able to receive regular data, publications and professional training related to quality management.
# '''ISO Technical Committee 176 (ISO TC 176)'''<ref>[http://www.tc176.org 176.org]</ref> In 1994, it became the first non-profit Arab organization to become a member of ISO/TC 176/SC2 technical committee in charge in building ISO 9000 specifications.Mr. Khaled Abu-Osbeh, AKMS representative and Executive Manager of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and Co. Consultancy Systems was elected to join the ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 18 in 1998.The society’s active involvement in the ISO/TC 176 committee was recognized during a meeting held in Birmingham on October 2001 and it was invited to become part of the ISO/TC 176/SC3 committee.
# '''ICANN At-Large Structure ([[ICANN''']]) <ref>[http://www.atlarge.icann.org/asia/applications/akms-03oct03.htm ICANN At-Large]</ref>The Society established partnership with ICANN to realized its objective in enhancing the business management of the Arab world using internet technology.
# '''The Arab Information Club (ARABCIN''')<ref>[http://www.arabcin.net]</ref> AKMS became part of the club on January 30, 2003.