Amman 6\12\2006 Jordan Dubai Capital (JD capital) is to participate as an Investment Partner in the fourth annual ICT Forum entitled “Hosting the Future”, to be held under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The forum is seen as an international conference dedicated to introduce the world’s cutting edge information technologies and gather a group of the most acclaimed leaders and pioneering companies in Jordan, the region, and the world.

Scheduled to take place at the Dead Sea between December 6th – 7th, JD Capital will be represented by His Excellency Mr. Samir Zaid Al-Rifai, JD Capital’s CEO, who will speak in the closing session, where a summary of the most important points tackled during the forum will resume. The final session will also discuss recommendations aimed at achieving regional alliances, exchanging expertise, and encouraging direct investments in the ICT sector.

Regarding JD Capital's participation, Al- Rifai said: "We are proud to be part of such an important event where the ICT field has developed to become a prominent sector of the kingdom's economy as well as on the regional and global level. There is no doubt that we are committed to participating and providing the necessary input as this is one of our main objectives at JD Capital. JD Capital seeks to invest in various sectors of the economy with developmental potential. Our financial capabilities and distinguished regional network add a new dimension for promising investments, especially in the ICT sector on a local and regional scale. "

Mr. Ismail Tahboub, Senior Vice President at JD Capital will also participate in a workshop session under the title "Financing of Innovation" on the second day of the forum program. This workshop will bring a number of VC’s that target technology companies in the region and various success stories will be featured. Financial instruments for financing ICT entrepreneurs will be discussed as well as preferred kinds of companies that are attractive to investors.