AWAL IT Services, the leading IT services provider, and a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Group, has participated in the recently concluded 4-day Jeddah Economic Forum 2012 organized by the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the technical sponsor. AWAL's participation in this specialized event underlines the company's strategy of supporting the Kingdom's business sector and keeping up with the latest trends and developments, while also strengthening relations with clients. Dr. Tawfiq Alrabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industry, has honored AWAL on behalf of King Abdullah, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for sponsoring the event and for its efforts in turning it into a success. Jeddah Economic Forum aims to enhance economic growth prospects in the Middle East in general and Saudi Arabia in particular, in addition to decreasing unemployment levels through creating new job opportunities in various sectors. The forum shared new short and long-term researches and market studies that tap into major economic matters, thus supporting growth and seeking to secure a stable business environment. Major forum topics included studying local and regional business sector prospects and identifying priorities, in addition to discussing the need to boost communication in order to support sustainable economic growth. AWAL offers a range of services including consulting, managed IT solutions, building IT infrastructure and data center services.