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FEIGENBAUM RECEIVES AMERICA'S HIGHEST TECHNOLOGY AWARD IN WHITE HOUSE CEREMONY September 29, 2008 - GENERAL SYSTEMS COMPANY, Inc. - Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Dr. Armand V. Feigenbaum, President and CEO of General Systems company, today received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation's highest honor for technological achievement, from President George Bush in a ceremony at the White House. General Systems is an engineering firm that designs and installs systems for improved quality and management effectiveness in companies throughout the world.

Noted as an hands-on engineer and innovator, Dr. Feigenbaum is the originator of Total Quality Management, the approach to quality and profitability that has profoundly influenced management technology strategies and productivity improvement initiatives throughout the world. The several editions of his famous book, Total Quality Control, have been published in more than twenty languages.

Dr. Feigenbaum has also helped set a new direction for innovation in management technology for the twenty-first century with his latest book, The Power of Management Capital, co-authored with his brother, Dr. Donald S. Feigenbaum. This work, which both extends and complements the concepts of Total Quality Management provides a basic guidepost for effective business and enterprise focus upon technology and innovation that meets the demands of today's global market environment.

After receiving his Bachelor's degree from Union College, Dr. Feigenbaum attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received his Masters and Ph.D. degrees. He has also received numerous honorary degrees and awards both domestically and internationally during his distinguished career. Dr. Feigenbaum continues to be active and play a personal role, through his company, in helping corporate leaders apply his principles for achieving profitability and customer value. For more information contact: General Systems Co., Inc. at info@gensysco.com .

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SQC (WR) is very pleased to inform all our members of Dr. Ayed T. Al-Amri, Saudi Quality Council (WR) Director, being honored with the appointment of Chairman-Elect of Middle East Quality Association (MEQA) for the year 2008 and appointed Chairman for 3 years.

Dr. Ayed Al-Amri was further appreciated for his contributions to the success of Quality Movement in Saudi Arabia in particular and broader Middle East and Arab World in general. Dr. Ayed received an Appreciation Plaque on behalf of Dubai E-TQM for his contributions in the success of MEQA during the 2nd MEQA Annual Congress.

We take this opportunity to thank Dr. Ayed Al-Amri for his leadership, commitment and the dedication to the cause of promoting Quality in Saudi Arabia through Saudi Quality Council (WR) and across all the GCC and Middle East Countries.

We wish him all the best in his new responsibilities and look towards him for his leadership to transform MEQA into a regional hub for exchanging knowledge and best practices in Quality Management.

Best Regards,
Administration
Saudi Quality Council (Western Region)

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We have received Call for Papers for the MEQA 2nd Annual Congress with the focal theme: Creating Architecture of Quality, and Excellence in the Middle East: Responsibilities, Challenges and Strategies.

We would like to keep the continuity of the participation that we had from Saudi Arabia in the 1st MEQA Congress and come forward to share our experiences on the subject. We would like to reflect the work that is being conducted in Saudi Arabia, both from academic research and also from practitioners who can talk about applications and examples of best practices. SQC (WR) in its capacity as one of the founder member of MEQA & representing Saudi Arabia in MEQA Invites you to take the initiative by utilizing this opportunity to present at the congress. Please review the attached guidelines for more information and necessary guidance.

The paper abstract and the brief resume can be directly sent to I.Akkila@etqm.ae copying me at Ayedamri@saudiairlines.com.sa or ayedamri@gmail.com Please ensure that you send your paper abstract no later than 30 November 2007 and the actual paper by 30 January, 2008.

We thank you for your contributions in advance and look forward to welcoming you in Dubai next April.

Dr. Ayed T. Al-Amri

Director, SQC (WR)

MEQA-2 Call for Papers Document

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Saudi Gazette’s Annual ISO Magazine 2008 released in May, 2008 has an Article summarizing the SQC Contribution and the Assessment of the Quality Progress in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Road Map for the Future of Quality. Please click the link below to view the Article

ISO Magazine Article 2008

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Dr. Ayed T. Al-Amri, Director SQC (WR) delivered a Presentation to Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Abha during March on the subject of “Application of Best Practice and Road Map for National Quality”.

ABHA Chambers of Commerce Event - Road Map for National Quality

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Dr. Ayed T. Al-Amri, Director SQC (WR) delivered a Presentation to Saudi Council of Engineers during March 2008 on the subject of “Application of Best Practice and Road Map for National Quality”.

2008 Mar - Saudi Council of Engineers Invitations

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This is to inform our Members that preparations of the First Middle East Quality Association (MEQA) Annual Congress (MAC), to take place in Dubai in March 25 – 27, 2007 are gaining momentum now. MEQA Annual Congress will be blessed with the presence of many prominent names including Dr. Val Feigenbaum who will be giving the inaugural keynote address for the conference. In addition, we are expecting Dr. Chris Aubrey, ex-President of ASQ and ex-President of APQO, Spencer Hutchins, Chairman of IAQW, Dr. Yoshio Kondo from Japan, amongst many other prominent and eminent figures.

We would like to reflect the work that is being conducted in Saudi Arabia, both from academic research and also from practitioners who can talk about applications and examples of best practices. SQC (WR) in its capacity as one of the founder member of MEQA & representing Saudi Arabia in MEQA Invites you to take the initiative by utilizing this opportunity to present at the congress. We are expecting to have around 10 papers submitted from Saudi Arabia.

All the titles and abstracts from the papers and presentation to be given can be forwarded to myself, Eng. Salem Baabdullah or Mansoor Ali who will then send them to the technical committee for their review, guidance and instructions. The following are our email addresses: -

Dr. Ayed T. Al-Amri : ayedamri@saudiairlines.com.sa ; ayedamri@gmail.com

Eng. Salem Baabdullah : sbaabdullah@saudiairlines.com.sa ; sbaabdullah@gmail.com

Mansoor Ali : mansoor@hidada.com.sa ; saqc_wr@yahoo.com

We thank you for your contributions in advance and look forward to welcoming you in Dubai next March.

MEQA Call for Papers Document

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SQC (WR) is pleased to release the Tentative Plan for the Activities of SQC (WR) for the year 2007 – 2008. Please click the link to download the plan and mark your calendar for the events accordingly. SQC (WR) wish to thank its members both Corporate and Individual for their contributions and commitment to Quality.

SQC 2007 – 2008 Plan

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Saudi Gazette’s Annual ISO Magazine 2007 released in May, 2007 has an Article summarizing the Quality Progress in the Western Region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Please click the link below to view the Article

ISO Magazine Article 2007

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SQC (WR) in cooperation with SASO has organized an Awareness Session to “Introduction of King Abdul Aziz Quality Award” during June 2007.

KAA Quality Award Seminar Invitation

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Saudi Gazette’s Annual ISO Magazine 2006 released in May, 2006 has an Article providing an “Insight into the Quality Movements in the Western Region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. Please click the link below to view the Article

ISO Magazine Article 2006

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SQC (WR) Interest Group “Quality in Education” in the news media after its organization of a Technical Meeting on the concepts of e-Education at Andalus School.

Quality in Education Interest Group in the news