US embassy cable - 05AMMAN6266

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 AMMAN 006266 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EB/CBA - BILL BEHRENS, TIM CONWAY 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: BEXP, EAID, CVIS, ECON, JO 
SUBJECT:  RECOMMENDED JORDANIAN ATTENDEES FOR THE U.S. ARAB 
ECONOMIC FORUM 
 
REFS: (A) STATE 135160; (B) BEHRENS-NEA EMAIL OF 7/21/05 
 
1.  In response to Ref A request, post recommends the 
following government, business, association and NGO 
executives be invited to the U.S. Arab Economic Forum.  The 
lists are not meant to indicate a priority preference. 
 
2.  GOVERNMENT OF JORDAN, IN ADDITION TO THOSE OFFICIALS 
ALREADY INVITED (REF B): 
 
H.E. Ms. Suhair al-Ali 
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation 
Tel. +962 (6) 465 2824, Fax +962 (6) 464 2247 
 
H.E. Mr. Azmi Khreisat 
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources 
Tel +962 (6) 581 1338, Fax +962 (6) 586 5373 
 
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Abu Hammour 
Chairman of the Executive Privatization Commission 
+962 (6) 5347 221 
 
H.E. Dr. Alia Bouran 
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities 
Tel +962 (6) 463 4114, Fax +962 (6) 461 5230 
 
Mr. Mazen Hmoud, Director General 
Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) 
Tel: +962 (6) 563 9911, Fax +962 (6) 567 8295 
 
Dr. Ma'en Al-Nsour, CEO 
Jordan Investment Board (JIB) 
+962 (6) 560 8400 x 101, Fax: +962 (6) 552 6081 
 
Dr. Yousef Mansour, CEO 
Jordan Agency for Enterprise & Trade Development (JADE) 
Tel.: +962 (6) 562 9030 x 216, Fax. +962 (6) 560 2135 
 
Mr. Mohammed Rawashdeh, Director 
Economic and Development Division, Royal Hashimite Court 
Tel. +962 (6) 463 1341, Fax +962 (6) 462 5024 
 
3.  ASSOCIATIONS AND NGO's: 
 
H.E. Mr. Faysal al-Fayez, Chairman of the Board of Trustees 
H.E. Dr. Bassem Awadallah, Vice Chairman of the Board of 
Trustees 
King Abdullah Fund for Development 
Tel +962 (6) 582 2820, Fax +962 (6) 582 2830 
 
H.E. Senator Haider Murad, Chairman 
Jordan Chamber of Commerce (ACC) 
Tel: +962 (6) 5666151, Fax: +962 (6) 5666155 
 
H.E. Dr. Hatem Halawani, Chairman 
Jordan Chamber of Industry (ACI) 
Tel: +962 (6) 4643001, Fax: +962 (6) 4647852 
 
Mr. Wael Mehyar, General Manager 
Amman World Trade Center (AWTC) 
Tel: +962 (6) 460 5792, Fax: +962 (6) 460 5793 
 
Mr. Bilal Abu Zeid, CEO 
Information Technology Association of Jordan (Intaj) 
Tel: +962 (6) 515 2322, Fax: +962 (6) 515 2344 
 
Mr. Murad Bushnaq, President 
Jordanian Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) 
Tel: +962 (6) 551 5007 
 
Ms. Hind Abdel Jaber, Director 
Jordan Development Center (JDC) 
Tel: +962 (6) 553 4250, Fax: +962 (6) 553 6714 
 
Dr. Wael Al-Aqaileh, Director General 
Jordan Export Development & Commercial Centers Corporation 
(JEDCO) 
Tel: +962 (6) 560 3507, Fax: +962 (6) 568 4568 
 
Mr. Halim Abu-Rahmeh, Managing Director 
Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) 
Tel: +962 (6) 568 5603/4, Fax: +962 (6) 568 5605 
 
Ms. Wijdan Talhouni Saket, President/Chairperson 
Jordan Forum for Business & Professional Women (JFBPW) 
Tel: +962 (6) 551 1647 Fax: +962 (6) 553 0092 
 
Mr. Azam Shweihat, Chairman 
Ms. Rose Elissi Wazani, CEO 
AmCham Jordan 
Tel: +962 (6) 565 1860, Fax: +962 (6) 565 1862 
 
H.E. Mr. Hamdi Tabaa', Chairman 
Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) 
Tel: +962 (6) 568 0855, Fax: +962 (6) 568 0663 
 
Mr. Rashed Darwazeh, CEO 
Jordan Garments, Accessories & Textile Exporters Association 
(JGATE) 
Tel: +962 (6) 565 0919, Fax: +962 (6) 568 4266 
 
Dr. Hanan Sboul, Secretary General 
Jordanian Association of Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals & 
Medical Appliances (JAPM) 
Tel: +962 (6) 560 5634, Fax: +962 (6) 569 1116 
 
Eng. Hisham Al-Qatan, Chairman 
Jordan Computer Society (JCS) 
Tel: +962 (6) 515 4094, Fax: +962 (6) 515 4093 
 
Ms. Lina Hindaileh, President 
Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) 
Tel: +962 (6) 565 2151, Fax: +962 (6) 565 2159 
 
Mr. Amer Qubaa, CEO 
JOIPA (Jordan Olive Oil Producers Association) 
Tel. +962 (6) 568 4250 x128, Fax +962 (6) 568 4266 
 
Mr. Samer Rajab Al-Sa'ad, CEO 
JFIMA (Jordan Furniture Manufacturers Association) 
Tel. +962 (6) 568 4250 x180, Fax +962 (6) 568 4266 
 
Mr. Rasmi Hamzeh, CEO 
JOSTONE (Jordan Stone and Marbel Association) 
Tel. +962 (6) 582 8656, Fax +962 (6) 581 3840 
 
Dr. Usama Qteishat, CEO 
Dead Sea Products Manufacturing Association 
Tel +962 (6) 533 7748, Fax +962 (6) 533 7748 
 
4.  JORDANIAN BUSINESS EXECUTIVES: 
 
Mr. Husam Al-Labadi, Vice President 
Chemical Engineering Supplies & Services Co. (CESSCO) 
Tel: +962 (6) 461 7371, Fax: +962 (6) 461 3576 
 
Mr. Nedal Zatari, General Manager 
Energy Management Services Int'l (EMS) 
Tel: +962 (6) 553 8085, Fax: +962 (6) 553 8087 
 
Dr. Ahmed Al-Refai, Director General 
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Co. Ltd. (JPRC) 
Tel: +962 (6) 465 7911, Fax: +962 (6) 465 7934 
 
Mr. Omar Maani, Director 
Maani Ventures (Specialized Furniture Est.) 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 9466, Fax: +962 (6) 560 1238 
 
Dr. Ahmad Hiyasat, Managing Director 
National Electrical Power Co. (NEPCO) 
Tel: +962 (6) 581 8230, Fax: +962 (6) 581 8336 
 
Eng. Abdullah Rousan, Director General 
National Petroleum Company 
Tel: +962 (6) 554 8888, Fax: +962 (6) 553 6912 
 
Mr. Mohammed Abu-Hassan, Chairman & CEO 
Industrial Commercial & Agricultural Co. (ICA) 
Tel: +962 (6) 461 6271, Fax: +962 (6) 461 6748 
 
Mr. Shaker Fakhoury, General Manager 
Bank of Jordan 
Tel: +962 (6) 569 6106, Fax: +962 (6) 569 6077 
 
Dr. Rajai Muasher, General Manager 
Jordan National Bank 
Tel: +962 (6) 464 2391, Fax: +962 (6) 462 8809 
 
Mr. Abdel Karim Al-Kabariti, Chairman 
Jordan Kuwait Bank 
Tel: +962 (6) 562 9400, Fax: +962 (6) 568 7452 
 
Mr. Abdul Hamid Shoman, Chairman 
Arab Bank Plc 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 5140, Fax: +962 (6) 560 6793 
 
Dr. Michel Marto, Chairman 
Housing Bank for Trade & Finance 
Tel: +962 (6) 560 7315, Fax: +962 (6) 568 9907 
 
Mr. Hassan Tabbaa, General Manager 
Al-Tewfik Automobile & Equipment Co. 
Tel: +962 (6) 462 2220, Fax: +962 (6) 4620 549/8 
 
Mr. Hanna Zaghloul, General Manager 
Ideal Group 
Tel: +962 (6) 593 0123, Fax: +962 (6) 593 1476 
Mr. Marwan Juma', CEO 
Batelco Jordan 
Tel: +962 (6) 551 0101, Fax: +962 (6) 551 0102 
 
Mr. Nidal Sukhtian, General Manager 
Ms. Deema Sukhtian, Int'l Trade Manager 
Munir Sukhtian Company 
Tel: +962 (6) 568 8888, Fax: +962 (6) 5601568 
 
Dr. Walid Al-Turk, General Manager 
Walid Al-Turk Drugstore 
+962 (6) Tel: +962 (6) 585 9294, Fax: +962 (6) 585 9294 
 
Mrs. Randa Ayoubi, Genral Manager 
Rubican 
Tel: +962 (6) 593 3676, Fax: +962 (6) 593 3696 
 
Mr. Imad Ayoub, CEO 
Cyberia 
Tel: +962 (6) 551 5333, Fax: +962 (6) 551 5999 
Mrs. Reem Badran 
Jordan-Kuwait Holding Company 
Tel +962 (6) 463 2205 
 
Mr. Rudein Kawar; Deputy Managing Director 
Amin Kawar & Sons Co. 
Tel: +962 (6) 560 3703, Fax: +962 (6) 567 2170 
 
Mr. Ghassan Nuqul, Vice Chairman 
Nuqul Group 
Tel: +962 (6) 465 2688, Fax: +962 (6) 464 5669 
 
Mr. Sabeeh Al-Masri, CEO 
Zara Investment (Holding) Co. 
Tel: +962 (6) 461 9624, Fax: +962 (6) 465 5543 
 
Mr. Ali-Al-Husry, Chairman 
Mr. Hagop Banayan, General Manager 
Export & Finance Bank 
Tel: +962 (6) 569 4250, Fax: +962 (6) 569 2062 
 
Mr. Basil Jardaneh, Managing Director 
Jordan Investment and Finance Bank 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 5145, Fax: +962 (6) 568 1410 
 
Mr. Hani Qadi, Vice Chairman and General Manager 
Arab Jordan Investment Bank 
Tel: +962 (6) 560 7126, Fax: +962 (6) 568 1482 
 
Mr. Ziad Akrouk, General Manager 
Citibank, S.A., Jordan 
Tel: +962 (6) 464 4065, Fax: +962 (6) 465 8693 
 
Mr. Omar Masri, Manager Director, Global Head of Investment 
Banking 
Atlas Investment Group (Member of the Arab Bank Group) 
Tel: +962 (6) 552 2239, Fax: +962 (6) 551 9064 
 
Mr. Mustafa Nasser Eddin, General Manager 
Abu Ghazaleh IPT Company 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 9609, Fax: +962 (6) 565 6284 
 
Mr. Fadi Ghandour; President / CEO 
Mr. Osama Fattaleh, Area Manager 
Aramex International Courier 
Tel: +962 (6) 551 5111/553-4590, Fax: +962 (6) 551 6820 
 
Mr. Halim Salfiti, General Manager 
Ms. Janset Kasht, Business Development Manager 
Specialized Investment Compounds Company, PLC - (Al- 
Tajamouat QIZ) 
Tel: +962 (6) 402 7525, Fax: +962 (6) 402 7535 
 
Mr. Omar Nabulsi, Lawyer 
Nabulsi & Associates: 
Tel: +962 (6) 465 4411/+962 (6) 465 4422, Fax: +962 (6) 465 
7555 
 
Mr. Amer Nasereddin, Co-founder - Director of Sales and 
Marketing 
Computer Networking Services (CNS) 
Tel: +962 (6) 553 5733, Fax: +962 (6) 553 5734 
 
Mr. Ala' Khalifeh, Lawyers & Legal Consultants 
Khalifeh and Partners 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 4750, Fax: +962 (6) 566 8762 
 
Mr. Omar N. Zaru, Managing Partner 
Zaru Associates - Advocates and Legal Consultants 
Tel: +962 (6) 567 9530, Fax: +962 (6) 565 2776 
 
Faris S. Gammoh 
United Group Management Consultants 
Tel: +962 (6) 566 9954, Fax: +962 (6) 566 7419 
 
Tawfiq Tabba, Managing Partner 
Tabba and Partners Law Firm 
Tel.: +962 (6) 566 0511 /2, Fax: +962 (6) 566 0613 
 
Mr. Musa Saket, CEO 
Alia Specialised Industries Co. (ZAITT) 
Tel +962 (6) 465 3327, Fax +962 (6) 464 7861 
 
Mr. Nasha't Masri, Managing Partner 
Foursan Technology Partners 
Tel +962 (6) 552 6429, Fax +962 (6) 552 6489 
 
END LIST OF RECOMMENDED JORDANIAN ATTENDEES 
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