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Middle East Initiative
One large-scale example of our innovative approach of
applying technology and collaboration to community
technology challenges is our Digital Transformation
Initiative for the Middle East, launched in 2005. This
comprehensive, multi-year program expands Intel’s
economic, educational, community and technology-related support throughout
the region. The program is part of our long-term strategy to provide educational
opportunities, job creation and critical IT support to local businesses
and organizations to help stimulate the IT market and economic development
throughout the Middle East. Program elements include the following:
Intel Engineering Excellence Program. Provides scholarships to outstanding engineering students
from Egypt, Jordan and Turkey in technology-related fields at top universities in the region.
Intel Capital Middle East and Turkey Fund. This $50 million venture capital fund stimulates
innovation by investing in technology companies that are developing innovative hardware, software and
services in the Middle East and Turkey.
Intel Information Technology Center of Excellence in Gaza. This collaboration between Intel and
American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) will expand employment opportunities, provide critical IT support
for local businesses and organizations, help stimulate the IT market and provide new opportunities
for Palestinian women to bridge the IT gender divide.
Software Development Center in Egypt. This Cairo center supports Intel’s Software Network activities
in the region.
Stakeholder Editorial
As part of our engagement
efforts, we invited our stakeholders
to provide commentaries on
our programs, performance and
reporting. We have included the
submissions in their relevant areas.
“ANERA is proud to be working
with Intel, a technology leader and
the first major U.S. corporation
to take a positive step toward
Gaza’s educational and economic
development. The opportunities
created by the Intel IT Center of
Excellence will benefit the local
Palestinian economy as well
as the broader Middle East IT
industry by producing thousands
of new IT professionals and
stimulating job creation. The
best way to sustain peace in the
region is to give people a sense of
hope for the future, which means
offering dignity, freedom and
an opportunity to improve one’s
life. This Center is fulfilling those
needs with professional IT jobs in
the difficult Gaza environment. It
signals progress and fosters hope.”
Dr. Peter Gubser
President, ANERA
Intel Software College in the Middle East. This is the first college in the Middle East to provide
training to software developers using leading-edge Intel platforms, tools and technologies.
Intel® Teach to the Future in Egypt, Jordan and Turkey. This program has trained more than
55,000 teachers and improved the classroom experiences of approximately 2 million students in the
region. To support these efforts, Intel has donated computer labs.
Intel® Computer Clubhouses in Amman and Ramallah. Computer Clubhouses provide an opportunity
for youth in underprivileged neighborhoods to interact with each other, be mentored by young adults
from the community, and develop information and communication technology skills.
Government-Assisted Purchase Programs in Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. We
work closely with governments to put computers within the reach of families, small businesses, institutions
and other users by providing financing and training.
Wireless in the Middle East. Intel helped launch the first wireless cafes, hotel, campuses, airport and
mall in the region.
Platform Definition Center in Egypt. We set up this center in Cairo to study computer usage models
and develop platforms that correspond specifically to the needs of regional customers.
Intel Corporate Responsibility Report 2005 • Community
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