Within the framework of boosting SMEs which support export trade and provide job opportunities for youth, The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) affiliated to the Arab League has organized the first international forum for business leadership in Egypt, at its headquarters in Cairo and Alexandria. In the presence of an array of international experts in Business field, the forum was held on Sunday, 5th of March and will continue its events until Thursday, 9thof March, 2017, under the auspices of Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail, President of AASTMT.

  International Business Driving License  «IBDL» has signed an agreement protocol with Leadership & Management Development Center (LMDC), affiliated to the Ministry of Business Sector in order to build, train and assess the capabilities of executive leaders within the holding companies, affiliated to the Ministry of Business Sector.   The agreement was signed between Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ibrahim, First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, Head of Projects and Training Sector for Development and Director of Leadership & Management Development Center (LMDC) and Dr. Khaled Khallaf, the Chief Executive Officer of IBDL Foundation. On his part, Dr. Khaled Khallaf expressed his pride by this collaboration with Leadership & Management Development Center (LMDC) to provide training to executive leaders. In addition to the business simulation games and professional assessments to enhance the capabilities of the executive leaders through the implementation of the latest international standards and methodologies in executive education. LMDC has been approved as IBDL training provider and testing center for the three Business Administration Certificates (Essential - Professional - Master), endorsed by MDI at Missouri State University (MSU)  

  Great news for those who are interested in taking their career to the next level as IBDL is now available in all AAST branches around the country: Alexandria: Miami and Wabour Al Maya. Cairo: Sheraton, Smart Village and Dokki. Port Said. Aswan.  IBDL issues three certificates which are certified by Missouri State University, USA.   On February the 18th, 2017, Dr. Ismail Abdel-Ghaffar, The President of AAST signed a cooperation protocol with IBDL’s CEO Dr. Khaled Khallaf. IBDL will be delivered in AAST through Arab Institute for Leadership Development (AILD).   The protocol stated the accreditation of AILD as an approved training provider and testing center for IBDL’s three certificates (Essential, Professional and Master). In addition to the business simulation games, professional assessment centers and a set of professional certificates endorsed by MDI at Missouri State University.          

  In the continuity of IBDL Foundation’s cooperation with partners of success in Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax in Tunisia, graduation ceremony of pioneering IBDL Certified Professional Trainers has been held in the chamber together with the signature of protocol agreements in the attendance of IBDL Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Khaled Khallaf and IBDL Master Trainers. IBDL CPTs have finalized the requirements for accreditation to conduct IBDL training in English and French languages.     Moreover, IBDL Foundation endorsed and appointed 6 IBDL Master Trainers in Tunisia aiding in the process of Training Providers, Testing Centers and Trainers accreditations throughout Tunisia. IBDL training programs are set to be conducted early January 2017.

  IBDL accredits Cairo Center for Development Benchmarking as one of the Approved Training Providers and Testing Centers in Egypt, providing IBDL Business Certification Programs "International Business Driving License - IBDL". Partnership agreements conclusion and signature held at CDB headquarter office in Maadi, Cairo in presence on Dr. Maha Ismail – CDB Chief Executive Office, Mr. Sameh Nasr El Din – Head of Training Sales and Dr. Mohab Hosny – IBDL Regional Business Development Manager     Cairo Center for Development Benchmarking (CDB) headquartered in Egypt, an energetic and dynamic company specialized in research, consultation services and training. CDB is committed to continuously deliver innovative and creative solutions in-line with the needs of the consultation, training, and publishing industries in the MENA region.  

  In collaboration with eLearning Solutions Ltd. – IBDL Sub-Saharan Africa, IBDL Development team visited Harare, Zimbabwe at the beginning of November 2016 to finalize the process of the approval of the leading group of IBDL Certified Professional Trainers (IBDL CPT) to conduct IBDL certificates program throughout the country. IBDL Development team has set meetings with several organizations in various industries and training sectors together with government officials in Harare aiming to support in the human development and qualifications of individuals and employees in business administration and management skills across the country. IBDL initial group sessions are scheduled to be conducted mid-November by IBDL Certified Trainers in Harare. Zimbabwe being an emission hub, IBDL Foundation has high hopes to be a supporting aid for the sustainable human development of nearby African nations to increase the level of professionalism and employment opportunities for the African community.  

  IBDL Foundation and Management Development Institute, Missouri State University in partnership with Faculty Leadership and Development Center - Cairo University were honored to celebrate the graduation of the second batch of Certified International Professional Trainers (CIPT) of more than 120 faculty members from various Egyptian universities Graduation ceremony held at Cairo University featured the renewal of agreements concluded between IBDL and Management Development Institute - MSU and Cairo University as a strategic partner for the provision of educational services, training and examinations in Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa

  Within the framework of IBDL’s expansion and continuous cooperation with the partners of success in Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax in Tunisia, Dr. Mohab Hosny, the Regional Business Development Manager and some of the Chamber officials held numerous meetings in the cities of Sfax, Sousse, Nabeul and Tunis. Those meetings took place in several institutions concerned with training, human development and continuing education. Some meetings also took place at major companies in various sectors such as telecommunications, information technology, mobile services, engineering and metallic construction, petroleum and chemical industries, food and beverage, household appliances, universities and institutes.   In the same context, several meetings were held with an array of officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Middle (Sousse), South Homeland (Nabeul) and the capital Tunis to strengthen the constructive and sustainable partnership throughout the Republic of Tunisia. During the visit, the first and the second phase of IBDL Professional Trainers accreditation phase have commenced. These trainers will be approved and endorsed by the IBDL Foundation to provide IBDL certification programs. All the accreditation phases are to be completed by the end of November 2016, in preparation for the executive start of the preparation courses setup early January 2017.  

IBDL has approved visually impaired employees in Telecom Egypt, who hold IBDL Essential certification, to be its accredited trainers. IBDL is the first foundation to hire visually impaired employees as trainers in Egypt and Middle East. It is worth mentioning that Telecom Egypt through IBDL and Management Development Institute at Missouri State University celebrated the first graduation ceremony of visually impaired employees in the communication centers in Telecom Egypt.  

 IBDL Foundation has added a new training center to its wide range of accredited training centers all over the world. IBDL has approved Entrepreneurship Training & Development Center (ETDC) as its newest training center in UAE. IBDL Foundation has added a new training center to its wide range of accredited training centers all over the world. IBDL has approved Entrepreneurship Training & Development Center (ETDC) as its newest training center in UAE. Entrepreneurship Training & Development Center (ETDC) was established to enable candidates to acquire entrepreneurial competencies by using the practical methods of an Action-oriented Approach. Participants learn by doing how to enhance business development and growth. In collaboration with international training providers using the best practices in training programs and methods in the world. Based on its vision and slogan “Next Generation Professionals”, IBDL Foundation serves as a certified provider of the pioneering internationally recognized certification, which is the first of its kind in Business Administration Field. IBDL offers three certifications in Business Administration Skills (BAS), which provides learners with an integrated “big picture” approach to contemporary business world.