The Arab Knowledge and Management Society
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| Type: | Privately Held |
| Industry: | Knowledge Management |
| Founded: | 1989 |
| Headquarters: | Prince Shaker Bin Zaid St.- Building No. 26 Shemisani, Amman |
| Country: | Jordan |
| Products: | ACQM Certificate & ISTO Examination Provider |
| Website: | http://www.akms.org |
| Key People | |
| Mr. Talal Abu Ghazaleh, Chairman | |
The Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) is a Jordanian non-profit organization pioneer in offering Arab Certified Quality Manager (ACQM) program in the Arab region in partnership with the 'Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business (TAG College).
The Society uses the digital technology and interactive teaching strategy to realized its objective in innovation communication and information technology. The organization also aims to promote research and development to keep its members updated in the field of knowledge and management[1]
History
AKMS was founded on August 29, 1989 in Buffalo, New York in the United States when a group of managers and business owners realized the importance and benefit of having an organization serving the business community in the Arab region.[2] The society operates under the management of its parent company, the Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-org), chaired and founded by Mr. Talal Abugazaleh.
It was originally named as “Arab Management Society”and officially registered in Amman, Jordan on October 10, 1990.[3]
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.
Services
The Society is committed in providing the business community in the Arab region with professional services in the field of knowledge and management using modern systems and technology. AKMS services include:[4]
- Arab Certified Quality Manager Program (ACQM)
- Professional Training
- ISTO Examinations
- Publications