Mohammed AlSharekh
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Mohammed Al-Sharekh is the Kuwaiti chairman of the SAKHR Software Company
. With his company, he has introduced the Arabic language into computers and technology.
as one of his Al-Alamiah group companies, which has develops technologies for the Arabic IT industry, and took upon itself the mission of making researches and development projects, for two decades, in order to adapt the computer and communication techniques, and to meet the unique requirements of the Arabic language.
He is the first to enter Arabic language by computer http://www.ameinfo.com/69500.html , with the aid of Dr. Nabil Ali, the Egyptian scientist who founded the Arabic rules.
He first invested his talents in children games software (Atari
) in 1982, and then produced children software on computer under the name of "Sakhr MSX". Next came "Sakhr PC".
, AlAnoud AlSharekh, Abdallah AlSharekh and Manayer AlSharekh.
Mohammed Alsharekh holds a masters degree in Economic Development from Williams College
in Massachusetts
and a bachelor's degree in Economics
from Cairo University
in 1965.
After his education, he worked as the Deputy Director General for the Kuwait Fund of the Arab Economics Development from 1969 to 1973 and as a representative of Kuwait and Arab Group of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (I.B.R.D) Washington D.C from 1973 to 1975. http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sakhr.com%2Fpress_a%2FInterviews%2Farchive%2FAlmasaref.htm&act=url
He was also the Chairman/Managing Director of the Industrial Bank of Kuwait
from 1975-1979 before he became the member of the Kuwait Economic Society and the Federation of Arab economists.
It was in 1980 that AlSharekh decided to quit everything and found the Al-Alamiah Group, and established "Sakhr" as a project in 1982. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fthenewnuba.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fblog-post_7326.html
and Ibrahim Aslan pieces. He is fond of Al-Mutanaby poetry and his personality, and Arabic calligraphy arts and creativities. His stories were published in Ebda, Akhbar El-Adab, Al-Hayat, El-Ahram magazines, etc. His first group of stories "10 stories" were published in 2006 from Merit house and proved his siding with short stories. His world is distinguished with the diversity and the ability to read the "scene" with simplicity, agility and depth.
SAKHR Software Company
Sakhr Software Company is an Arabic language technology company based in Kuwait. It deals with products for the Middle East in e-governance, education, wireless, and security....
. With his company, he has introduced the Arabic language into computers and technology.
How it all started
In 1982, Al-Sharekh launched Sakhr Software Co.SAKHR Software Company
Sakhr Software Company is an Arabic language technology company based in Kuwait. It deals with products for the Middle East in e-governance, education, wireless, and security....
as one of his Al-Alamiah group companies, which has develops technologies for the Arabic IT industry, and took upon itself the mission of making researches and development projects, for two decades, in order to adapt the computer and communication techniques, and to meet the unique requirements of the Arabic language.
He is the first to enter Arabic language by computer http://www.ameinfo.com/69500.html , with the aid of Dr. Nabil Ali, the Egyptian scientist who founded the Arabic rules.
He first invested his talents in children games software (Atari
Atari
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by Atari Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA . The original Atari, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was a pioneer in...
) in 1982, and then produced children software on computer under the name of "Sakhr MSX". Next came "Sakhr PC".
Personal life
AlSharekh was born as Mohammed Abdul Rahman AlSharekh in 1942. He is married to Moudhi AlSuqair and has four children, Fahad AlSharekhFahad AlSharekh
Fahad AlSharekh is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Arabic language and speech technologies company SAKHR Software Company. Mr. AlSharekh has been interviewed by CNN and featured in several publications including , the International Herald Tribune and...
, AlAnoud AlSharekh, Abdallah AlSharekh and Manayer AlSharekh.
Mohammed Alsharekh holds a masters degree in Economic Development from Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
and a bachelor's degree in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
from Cairo University
Cairo University
Cairo University is a public university located in Giza, Egypt.The university was founded on December 21, 1908, as the result of an effort to establish a national center for educational thought...
in 1965.
After his education, he worked as the Deputy Director General for the Kuwait Fund of the Arab Economics Development from 1969 to 1973 and as a representative of Kuwait and Arab Group of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (I.B.R.D) Washington D.C from 1973 to 1975. http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sakhr.com%2Fpress_a%2FInterviews%2Farchive%2FAlmasaref.htm&act=url
He was also the Chairman/Managing Director of the Industrial Bank of Kuwait
Industrial Bank of Kuwait
The Industrial Bank of Kuwait was established in 1973 in the State of Kuwait by the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Kuwait and other large local industrial firms. Their primary objective is to nurish the local industry....
from 1975-1979 before he became the member of the Kuwait Economic Society and the Federation of Arab economists.
It was in 1980 that AlSharekh decided to quit everything and found the Al-Alamiah Group, and established "Sakhr" as a project in 1982. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fthenewnuba.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fblog-post_7326.html
The Author
The man of technologies and IT is an author. One of his most important stories is "Al-Makhad" (Parturition). His stories were not published in books, but some of his production was published in Gallery 68 magazine with Edwar al-KharratEdwar al-Kharrat
Edwar al-Kharrat is an Egyptian novelist, writer and critic. He was born in Alexandria to a Coptic Christian family. He studied law at Alexandria University and worked briefly in banking and insurance. He was also actively engaged in left-wing politics and spent two years in jail from 1948–50...
and Ibrahim Aslan pieces. He is fond of Al-Mutanaby poetry and his personality, and Arabic calligraphy arts and creativities. His stories were published in Ebda, Akhbar El-Adab, Al-Hayat, El-Ahram magazines, etc. His first group of stories "10 stories" were published in 2006 from Merit house and proved his siding with short stories. His world is distinguished with the diversity and the ability to read the "scene" with simplicity, agility and depth.
Achievements and Awards
- Foundation Pioneer Award (2009) http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fthenewnuba.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fblog-post_7326.html
- In 1997, he received the award of the best man who contributed in IT.
- Arabian Business E-Achievement Award E-Visionary of the Year (2002) http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alriyadh.com%2FContents%2F22-10-2002%2FRiyadhNet%2FNews_1290.php
- E-Inclusion Award http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sakhr.com%2Fpress_a%2FPress%2FIbsar-WS-Arabic.htm in 2007
- Outstanding Achievement Award in the field of localisation http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameinfo.com%2Far-39914.html (2005)
- He received the "Electronic View of 2002" award in recognition of his achievements in the field of Arabic software industry by the city of d. J of the Internet and the "Arabian Business" company.
- The best products for 1998, Comdex's exhibition, Egypt in 1998.
- NasherNet 2.0 (best demo), Comdex, 1998.
- Sindbad navigator, Comdex, 1998.
- IDRISI, Comdex, 1998.
- Certificate of appreciation from Human Resources Investment Company (Kuwait) - May 1996.
- Certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Interior (Kuwait) – January 1996.
- Certificate of appreciation from Kuwait Teachers Society – April 1993.
- Certificate of appreciation from Saudi Computer Society.
- Certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.
- Certificate of appreciation from King Al Saud University in Saudi Arabia.