Geneva, 11 January 2012 – Journalists are invited to accredit now to attend ITU Connect Arab Summit, which takes place in Doha, Qatar from 5-7 March, 2012. This important regional technology summit will bring together leaders from countries right across the Arabic speaking world, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers, Heads of Regulatory Authorities, CEOs and other senior leaders from industry, regional and international organizations. It is being organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the specialized agency of the United Nations for information and communication technologies (ICTs), in partnership with the League of Arab States. The State of Qatar is hosting the event under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. For full text see: http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2012/Advisory-02.aspx Facebook: www.itu.int/facebook Twitter: www.itu.int/twitter About ITU ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology. For over 145 years, ITU has coordinated the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoted international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, worked to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and established the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to new-generation wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, satellite-based meteorology and converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. www.itu.int International Telecommunication Union

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