http://www.ejb.org.eg/The latest articles for Egyptian Junior Business Association© 2010, Egyptian Junior Business Association. All rights reserved.© 2010, Gazayerli Group Egypt. All rights reserved.@2010 Designed, managed, maintained and hosted by Gazayerli Group Egypt (GGE) - Content @2010 Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB). All rights reserved. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=103 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=81 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=14“Mashro3ak Hakeeka” Business Plan competition http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=94 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=3Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB) was founded in 1999 by a group of young business executives & entrepeneurs  and was registered one year later to count a network of 600 prominent members between 25 to 45 years old representing various business sectors, allowing in excess of 290,000 job opportunities.Vision, Hope and Enthusiasm to achieve sustainable business environment was the basic ignition for EJB to stand today as one of Egypt’s most efficient and competent Business Associations.EJB is based in Cairo with an expanded reach in Alexandria and Delta area.EJB Presentation ( Arabic - English ) http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=83Egyptian Junior Business Association1, Wataneya towers, Smouha Tel: +203 3822 900Fax: +203 3822 900E-mail: info@ejb.org.egWeb Site: www.ejb.org.eg http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=101ArabNet to hold its first conference in Cairo, October 19-20 at the Smart Village http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=82 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=17 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=32  Committees & Task Forces           Industry Committees           Automotive Committee         Sector Representation27HeadEng. Ibrahim Ghattas, Managing Director, Engineering Automotive Co.DeputyEng. Raafat El Khanagry, General Manager, Egyptian AxelsWorks on - Lobbying for Egypt to join the E- Code Agreement. Committee is working with Quality Assurance Authority & the Regional Sourcing Office Central Europe to work on five terms from the agreement as a beginning.Current Activities - Working on a system to ensure applying regulations that guarantee quality and safe production of vehicles and their parts, both locally and on imported vehicles and their components from other countries.KPIs - Egypt to Sign the E- Code Agreement http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=50The EJB is governed by its General Assembly of more than 600 members representing over 270,000 employees and labor. The General Assembly elects a-15-person Board of Directors, which in turn reports annually to the General Assembly. The Executive Board consists of 5 members: Chairman, 2 Vice Chairman, Secretary General, and a Treasurer http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=26 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=33Sector Representation32HeadDr. Mahmoud El Garf, Managing Director of Marble & Granite Technology Center, Ministry of Trade & Industry.DeputyEng. Robin Abdallah, General Sales & Marketing Manager - MarmonilWorks on - Promoting Egypt to be the central hub for "building materials industry & trade" in the Middle East & Africa .Current Activities - Develop the "white paper" on the dynamics of the local, regional & global building materials business. - Develop the "blue paper" on innovative building materials & methodologies for economic & swift re-location of the "unplanned housing clusters. - Develop the "green document" on observing labor rights & HSE requirements in the field of building materials industry. - Design & endorse 3 sound "empowerment initiatives" for promoting technology transfer, R&D and skills enhancement programs in the fields of product development, waste recycling and optimum utilization of raw materials.KPIs - Succeed in creating awareness on using new building technologies especially the use of Nano technology. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=99 EJB International Relations Committee announces that the First Arab International Forum for Young Entrepreneurs and Business Persons, YEB 2011,is taking place in Beirut, Lebanon from September 30th till October 1st 2011. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=79 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=80 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=6Taking a leading role in shaping the future and the welfare of our society. Being proactive, productive, and creating a sense of ownership and patriotism. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=9We are highly committed to engaging in an ongoing dialogue both internally, between our members, and externally with all our Stakeholders striving to achieve common goals. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=31  Committees & Task Forces           Industry Committees           Communication & Information Technology Committee            Sector Representation69HeadEng. Mona El Kolaly, Business Development Manager – Kolaly TechnologyDeputyEng. Mohamed Zaghloul,Managing Director & Partner - Computer Consulting & SuppliesWorks on - - Creating awareness on the Business Process Outsourcing and how it will benefit other sectors - Secure Funding for IT Companies - IT Role in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions - Creating awareness on the Digital AdvertisingCurrent Activities - Planning for the Digital Advertising EventKPIs - Assist CIT Companies to access finance - Lobby for implementing environmentally friendly applications for the CIT sector - Create the proper awareness on the benefits of Digital Advertising and its effect on businesses  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=38Sector Representation93HeadEng. Mohamed El Zayyat, Managing Director, Pharaoh Tech.DeputyEng. Adel Bichara, Managing Director - Al Bichara for Real Estate & InvestmentsWorks on - Representing the committee in the Egyptian Federation for Contractors, Industrial Chambers, and the Commodity Councils to increase its effectiveness.Seeking to enhance the performance of the sector through its cooperation with all official and regulatory authorities.Current Activities - Assist in launching the industrial integration study and mechanisms to companies and factories in various industries in cooperation with the IMC.KPIs - Implement all recommendations in the study. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=39Sector Representation41HeadDr. Hala El Hawary, Chairman – Arab European Business Consulting "AEBCON"DeputyMr. Emad Aziz, CEO - Brisk ConsultingWorks on - Enhancing the quality of consulting services offered in the Egyptian Market - Increasing customer's awareness and to utilize the effectiveness of consultancy services - Aiming to increase the exportability of Egyptian consulting servicesCurrent Activities - Preparing to launch a consultancy guide to include all types of consultancy services as well as a directory for EJB consultancy companies.KPIs - Launch the guide http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=44Egyptian Junior Business AssociationAl Salam Tower Beside Al Salam Int Hospital, Courniche El Nile St., Maadi, Cairo, Egypt Tel: +202 252 840 94Fax: +202 252 840 95Cell:+2 010 3432 555 - 666Email: info@ejb.org.egwebsite: www.ejb.org.eg http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=11 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=22 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=18 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=84Egyptian Junior Business Association Misr/Alexandria Agriculture Road , TantaMobile: +2 012 2150 356E-mail: info@ejb.org.egWeb Site: www.ejb.org.eg http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=20 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=71 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=57  Dr. Aliaa Soliman, Vice Chairman   http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=75AllWorld Network and Professor Michael Porter of the Harvard Business School, in partnership with the Egyptian National Competitiveness Council, The Egyptian Junior Business Association are launching the EGYPT 25, a ranking of the fastest growing private businesses in Egypt. Apply for Egypt 25 and Arabia 500 • Are you an entrepreneur whose business is growing fast? • Can you benefit from increased exposure to potential investors, business partner  .0 s, customers and suppliers? AllWorld Network and its partners are looking for the most dynamic, fast growing companies in Egypt - the companies creating the next economy of ideas and jobs. The winners will be published in national and international media. Winners become part of the Arabia 500, and will join the AllWorld Network of winners from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.There are no costs involved, the deadline to apply is November 1, 2010Learn more about the program at Arabia 500 If interested to apply, kindly fill in the application form and send to Marwa.nehad@ejb.org.eg before the above mentioned deadlineApplication form - More Details http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=73 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=86The EJB requests your honorable presence in a roundtable meeting with the newly assigned Minister of Trade & Industry Dr. Samir El Sayyad on Thursday, April 7th at the EJB Premise.  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=51 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=72 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=98The EJB held its annual sohour gathering on August 13th at Maxim’s restaurant, KHulKhal, Zamalek with the presence of approximately 300 attendees from members and their spouses, sponsors, and friends. The event was sponsored by Vodafone, CIB, Oriental Resorts, Allweiller Farid Pumps, Lipton, Goodlife, Pharoh Tech, Life Buoy, Gat Tours, and Tiba Manzalawi Group. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=88 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=90 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=76The EJB Finance & Banking Committee, FSVC & HSBC have the pleasure to invite you to a workshop entitled “The Role of Financial Advisors in Serving SMEs How they can enhance access to finance" http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=93 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=64Emg. Ossama Aglan http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=28Sector Representation40HeadEng. Emad Ghaly, President Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas and Industrial Applications - Siemens Technologies S.A.E.DeputyEng. Osama Aglan, Sales & Marketing Manager - Firoz Trading & EngineeringWorks on - Creating awareness among EJB members and society about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and nuclear energy - Expanding Outreach through EJB network to create awareness on energy savingCurrent Activities - Kallel Karbonak Campaign - Energy Day - Energy Efficiency - Green Building CouncilKPIs - Reduce carbon footprint by 10% http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=49 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=59Eng. Amr El Segeeny http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=61Eng. Emad  Ghaly http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=60 Eng. Ghada Darwich  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=62 Eng. Khaled Farouk  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=68Eng. Mohamed Mourad el Zayat http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=69Eng. Mohamed Tera http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=66Eng. Mona El Kollaly http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=55  Eng. Omar Huseein Sabbour http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=35Sector Representation38HeadEng. Hossam Faird, CEO & Managing Director - Allweiler Farid Pumps Co.DeputyEng. Hossam Abdel Aziz, Business Development Manager - AutocoolWorks on - Creating awareness on the importance of Industrial Integration.Current Activities - Assist in launching the industrial integration study and mechanisms to companies and factories in various industries in cooperation with the IMC.KPIs - Launching the Industrial Integration Methodology Study. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=5We strive to operate within a professional, structured, disciplined and sustainable framework that leads to outstanding achievements while promoting culture of excellence. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=46Executive Team http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=41Sector Representation101HeadMr. Mohamed Mohieldin, Head of Private Equities – Misr Asset ManagementDeputyMr. Ahmed Aboul Dahab, Associate Director SME Credit Banking Group – Commercial International BankWorks on - Introducing solutions for financial problems faced by EJB members representing their sectors. - Introducing new financing tools & sources (Multilateral Financing, Pre-Export Financing…etc). - Addressing main financial issues such as: Stock Exchange performance, Taxes & Customs, Foreign Exchange & Interest rates trends.Current Activities - Preparing to launch the road show for the “SME Access to Finance Guide”KPIs - Assist as many SMEs in accessing finance http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=29  Committees & Task Forces           Industry Committees           Food & Agriculture Committee          Sector Representation57HeadMs. Nihal Said, General Manager, Kemet for Natural FoodDeputyEng. Ahmed El Naggar,Operational Planning Manager, Daltex CompanyWorks on - Create Awareness on the importance of issuing the New Unified Food Law & the activation of the Egyptian Food Safety Authority - Agricultural Land RelocationCurrent Activities - Preparing an event on Land Relocation - Working with the Chamber of Food Industries to follow up the updates of the Unified food LawKPIs - Issuing the Law & activating the Authority http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=87 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=78 For the 3rd consecutive year, the Middle East Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (MCSBE), The Industrial Modernization Center (IMC), Social Fund for Development (SFD), and The Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB) are organizing the global Entrepreneurship Week from 4 - 10 November 2010 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=97 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=34Sector Representation32HeadDr. Gevara El Behairy, Vice Chairman & Managing Director - Pharm Med InternationalDeputyDr. Hany Hafez Sherif, Vice President – Mega ScanWorks on - Increasing different stakeholders (Patients, Consumers, Service Providers, Suppliers and Employers) understanding of the impact of the new Health Insurance laws on the health care system in Egypt and providing feedback to the relevant authorities. - A position paper for the Egyptian Patient Rights. - Infection Control Pilot StudyCurrent Activities - Planning for the infection control system pilot project to be implemented in one hospital.KPIs - Apply patient rights in all hospitals - To apply the pilot project to one of the hospitals in order to be implemented in the rest of the hospitals upon success. - Issue the new health Insurance Law. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=27INDUSTRY COMMITTEE http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=7Creative approach and innovative mindset tackling challenges and unique initiatives. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=19 The international relations committee works on opening new channels in different countries to attract investments to EJB members. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=54Introduction http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=45Join US http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=48Join Us http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=13 KEY Career Development Center (CDC)  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=100 360° Integrated Entrepreneurship Solution, a program that promotes entrepreneurship in Cairo University, was launched in July by KEY CDC in cooperation with Shell-Intilaaqah and the Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB). The program was held to teach students everything they needed to know about setting up their own businesses. The students have to be willing to take the risk of becoming entrepreneurs and have to be innovative and have ideas about the business projects they plan to set up.  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=92 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=21 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=40   http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=42  Committees & Task Forces           Services Committees           Logistics Committee          http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=102 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=24 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=23 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=2To provide a platform for dynamic business people to affect a positive business Environment through Business Development & Social Responsibility promoting a Culture of excellence & business ethics http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=63Mr. Ahmed Salem  Mashhour http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=56Mr. Bahgat El Hossamy http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=58Mr. Hossam Farid Hassanein http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=67Mr. MohamedMohi el Din http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=65Mr. Wael Ghanem http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=12National Business Agenda http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=47Offers and Benefits http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=53 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=4we engage in all our activities with vigor, persistence, and Enthusiasm to achieve the overall objectives. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=25 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=36Sector Representation31HeadEng. Hesham Shoukry, Chairman & CEO - Rooya Group for Real Estate InvestmentDeputyEng. Hatem Issa, General Manager - IQARAT MISR - Egyptian European Company for Real Estate InvestmentsWorks on - Creating awareness on the financial leasing law & lobbying to implement the recommendations in the sector study - Putting restrictions and guarantees for the buyer's protection without increasing the difficulties of financing investors or enhancing the real estate (total insurance for the consumer against the risk of not completing the projectCurrent Activities - Assist in launching the industrial integration study and mechanisms to companies and factories in various industries in cooperation with the IMC.KPIs - Implement all recommendations in the study http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=37 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=85Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been one of the pillars of the Egyptian private sector. They compromise around 90% of the operating private non-agricultural establishments. Micro, small and medium enterprises contribute around 80% of total value added and attract 47% of total investments. Moreover, their input to the country’s exports reached around 20. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=10Members Business Support: Leading organization in attracting and Retaining committed membersUpholding Ethics: Having members who are focused on excellence and Ethics and are successful role modelsInstitutional Excellence: Strong self-sustained OrganizationInnovative Constructive Drive: Enhance business environment and Positively impact society http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=52 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=8Accountable Team with clearly defined roles and responsibilities under result oriented Committees collectively and consistently monitoring and evaluating goals. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=30Sector Representation28HeadEng. Ayman Kadous, Owner, Jacquard Dina Textile Co.DeputyN/AWorks on - Create Awareness on the Egyptian Cotton Indusrty - Exerting Effort in developing centers that provide technological services and fashionable designs to be fit for competitionCurrent Activities - Preparing for the existense of an Egyptian Cotton LogoKPIs - Launching the logo accompanied by the awareness campaign  http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=91The 7th Egyptian Compatativness Report http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=96 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=70 Under the auspices of H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt, The EJB is holding an enormous event with Mediterranean, Africa and Middle East countries “MAME YE” on the 18th and 19th of September at Semiramis Intercontinental with around 500 attendees from Egypt and the Mediterranean basin countries, North Africa and the Middle East. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=16 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=15 http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=89    http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=43Sector Representation41HeadMr. Emad Farid, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing – Pyramisa Hotels, Resorts & CruisesDeputyMr. Sameh Saad, Managing Director – Sahara Tours Co.Works on - Establishing the Tourism & Aviation Services Modernization Centre.Current Activities - Preparing to launch the initiative in a conference to involve all relevant stakeholders.KPIs - Establishing the Center. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=1To be the Leading Business Association enhancing business environment and Positively impacting the Egyptian Society towards sustainable development. http://www.ejb.org.eg/article.aspx?ArticleID=95