Daman Program

int@j and other entities signed an MoU to facilitate the implementation of the Daman Program. This MoU includes a list of global brand-names and labels of ICT products, to be exempted from the routine testing process, the largest source of complaints filed by the ICT sector to-date.

Amending Two-Percent Income Tax

The Jordanian Prime Ministry has issued a decree affecting a 2% pre-income tax deduction on the value of all goods imported into the Kingdom.

int@j strongly opposed this new law as it carries substantial negative effects on the ICT sector. int@j has issued a request for the ICT sector to be exempt from the two-percent income tax withholding policy on the cost / invoice value of imported goods.

int@j succeeded in leveraging an official decree issued by the Prime Minister detailing the terms and conditions that need to be met by importers in order to pass the imbursement of additional tax fees.

ICT Company Classification

int@j has taken responsibility and duty in advocating with the government and authorities in considering IT companies "industrial" (subject to 15% income tax) rather than "trading" (subject to 25%).

1% tax R&D Project

int@j conducted an analysis to determine the appropriate taxation system, in which 1% R&D Tax is the most appropriate scenario to implement. int@j identified the current procedures of categorizing R&D activities along with setting standards for spending behaviors and creating an updated mechanism that classifies expenditures eligible to be treated as R&D.

int@j Power Breakfasts

Power Breakfasts have become key networking and promotional opportunities event for members and industry stakeholders,. int@j Power Breakfast is as well to discuss current advocacy efforts as many issues are

Human Resources Development Activities:

int@j provided technical (programming, development) and non-technical (management and administration) training courses and workshops.

Some courses/seminars include

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacking
• Microsoft .Net
• Enhancing Public Speaking Skills
• Improving Business Writing Skills
• Enhancing Public Relations Skills
• Project Management Certification and Consulting Programs
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• First ‘Software Project Management' Training Course
• Mastering the Illusive Art of Successful IT Project Management
• Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC)

Technology Incubator in Yarmouk University :

int@j drew up an agreement with the University of Yarmouk aimed at incubating students to best shape them for serving the sector's technical needs. Signed with the university's Center of Excellence at the Hijjawi College , the agreement is devoted to enhancing the collaboration between academia and business stakeholders towards scaling to global standards of excellence.

HR Business Procedures Handbook

int@j developed "HR manual" that provides guidelines and templates to assist ICT firms in building their customized HR processes and documentations.

Promotion and Business Opportunities Activities Jordan ICT Forum

The Jordan ICT Forum, organized by int@j, is the Kingdom's and the region's premier ICT event that witnesses the participation of prominent international, regional and local ICT leaders (for more details please check www.jordanictforum.com)

GITEX

int@j manages the representation of Jordan 's ICT sector in Gitex (the premier international exhibition for computing, communications systems, and technology).

WEBEX (Internet Exhibition):

int@j, showcases its most up-to-date information on its achievements as well as the sector's development as a whole at the WEBEX.

AJEX (American Jordanian Expo)

int@j exhibited at AJEX where visitors learned about opportunities for trade and investment between Jordan and the US ICT sectors.

Awareness events/seminars

• Information Technology Security Awareness
• Wireless Technology Awareness
• Open Source Software ( OSS )
• Emerging Technology Solutions
• "Doing Business in Iraq " Conference
• Raising Awareness at Microsoft Momentum Jordan
• int@j's Business Automation Seminar Series

Industry Related Information and Statistics

int@j conducted market studies, disseminated local, regional and international opportunities, and provided market trends. Major reports include:

• Annual ICT Industry Statistics Report
• Investment in Jordan 's ICT sector
• int@j Annual Report
• SMEs Needs' Study
• ICT Salary Scale
• PC Penetration Study
• Internet Penetration Study

Jordanian – Irish Matchmaking event

Jordanian Business Delegation to Germany

Trade Mission to the United States

Jordanian Business Delegation to Supercomm Exhibition (US)