The International Arab Conference on Information Technology 2002 (ACIT'2002) is a forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research, results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of information technology.  ACIT'2002 will include presentations to contributed papers and state-of-the-art lectures by invited keynote speakers. Tutorials on current issues and panel sessions on the new trends related to information technology will be organized. This conference is considered the official scientific conference for the Colleges of Computer and Information Society, stemming from the Association of Arab Universities.

ACIT'2002 will be hosted by the University of Qatar. The University of Qatar is located in Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar. The State of Qatar lies midway along the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. The country comprises of a peninsula of 11, 437 square kilometers and several islands. It borders the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the south. The United Arab Emirates and the State of Bahrain are located southeast and west of the Qatar peninsula, respectively. Some low hills and sand dunes are found in the western and southern parts of the country. The climate is pleasant and appealing during the conference schedule time since the temperature ranges between 18°C to 25°C and the sky is sunny most of the days. Doha has become known for its many beautiful parks and gardens and its welcoming Corniche along the city’s waterfront. Doha's Corniche is one of the finest in the Middle East. It stretches for 14km and is popular both with locals and tourists, especially those who are seeking to get fit and those who just want to take gentle stroll and admire the scenery. For more about the State of Qatar, you can visit www.mofa.gov.qa; www.qp.com.qa.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI & Expert systems
- Database Systems
- Systems’ software
- Computer Networks
- Computer Architecture
- Parallel & Distributed Systems
- Internet & the Web
- Multimedia & Visual Programming
- Computer Simulation
- Digital Telecommunications
- Neural Networks
- Software Engineering
- Distance Learning
- Algorithms & Applications
- Image Processing
- Arabic Language Processing
- IT & Society
- Information Systems
- Pattern Recognition
- Reliability & Fault Tolerance
- Computer Ethics
- Human Computer Interface
- Biocomputing
- Quantum Computing
- Remote Sensing
- Virtual Reality Systems
- E-commerce
- Computer Security

Researchers should submit 3 copies of a full paper describing their work, maximum of 15 double spaced pages that also include illustrations. Papers are to be numbered starting from page one. The cover page should include the title, researchers’ names, affiliation, postal address, phone number(s), fax number(s), and e-mail(s). Include the article title, a brief abstract, a set of key words, and text as page two. Researchers are recommended to specify the topic of the paper in a cover letter based on the list of topics provided above. Electronic submission of papers as Microsoft’s Word document via e-mail directly to the program chair is recommended. A final preparation format is available in the conference web site at www.acit2k.org. Be sure to use MS Explorer. All papers will be fully refereed by a minimum of two specialized referees. Before final acceptance, all referees comments must be considered. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings.

The evaluation of submitted papers is based on the importance and usefulness of the research topic. Technical merits, novelty of the approach, soundness of results, and clarity of presentation are also considered as factors of the evaluation process.

General Chair
Abdul Hamid M. Sadiq Abdulla, University of Qatar, Qatar

General Vice Chair
Abdul Hamid M. Marafia, University of Qatar, Qatar

Program Chair
Ahmad M. Hasnah, University of Qatar, Qatar

Program Vice Chair
Jihad M. Jaam, University of Qatar, Qatar

- Abbas Abdulkader, Institute of Higher Studies for Computers and Informatics, Iraq
- Abdulhamid M. Sadiq Abdullah, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Adnan Shaout, The University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA
- Ahmad Dalal'ah, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Ahmad M. Hasnah, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Amer Al-Rawas, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Ayman Al-Nsour, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
- Badie Sartawi, AlQuds University, Palestine
- Emad Abuelrub, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Gasm ElSeed Ibrahim, International University of Africa, Sudan
- Hamid AlRjoub, Irbid Private University, Jordan
- Mohammad AlHaj Hassan, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Mohammad El-Sherbiny, Assiut University, Egypt
- Mohammad S. Obaidat, Monmouth University, USA
- Mohammed Helmi Mahran, Suez University, Egypt
- Mohammed Jarwan, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Jordan
- Nooreddin Al-Ruba'yi, Federation of Arab Research Councils
- Obada Sarhan, Halawan University, Egypt
- Omar Al-Jarrah, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Raed Qadi, An-Najah National University, Palestine
- Salah Al-Rawi, Al-Anbar University, Iraq
- Suleiman Mustafa, Yarmouk University, Jordan
- Thiab Taha, University of Georgia, USA

- Abdul Hamid M. Sadiq, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Adel Cherif, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
- Ahmad Mojahid Hasnah, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Ali Mohammed Jaoua, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Atef Banawan, Sharjah University, UAE
- Emad Abuelrub, Zarqa Private University, Jordan 
- Jihad Mohamad Jaam, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Jubair Alhadithi, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Martha Evens, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
- Mohammed Khalid Barakat, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Mohammed Nezih El-Derini, Alexandria University, Egypt

- AbdelElah AlAyyoub, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Abdulmotaleb El Saddik, University of Ottawa, Canada
- AbdulAzim AbdelGahni, University of Putra, Malaysia
- Abdullah Al-Garni, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- AbdulFattah Yahia, Zaytoonah University, Jordan
- Abdurrazag AbuRas, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Adel Elmarghaby, Univeristy of Louisville, USA
- Ahmad AlTaani, Yarmouk University, Jordan
- Ahmad Awwad, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Ahmad Meddahi, ENIC, France
- Ali Al-Daoud, Zaytoonah, University, Jordan
- Ali AlRabei, Hashemite University, Jordan
- Ashraf Elnagar, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Basel Mahafza, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Bassel Solaiman, University of Brest, France 
- Ehab AlShaer, DePaul University, USA
- Eyas Qawasmeh, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Fawaz Mesoud, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Fawzi Al-Balooshi, Bahrain University, Bahrain
- Fuad Chedid, Notre Dame University, Lebanon
- Gordon Blair, Lancaster University, UK
- Hamed Fawareh, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia, USA
- Hamza Al-Sewadi, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
- Helal Al-Hamadi, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Hilal M. AlBayati, Rafidain University College, Iraq
- Hoda Maalouf, Notre Dame University, Lebanon
- Husain Oweid, Philadelphia University, Jordan
- Husa AlJaber, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Ismail Hmeidi, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Jalal Autom, Princess Sumaia University, Jordan
- Jinan A.W. FIAIDHI, Lakehead University, Canada
- Jubair Alhadithi, University of Jordan, Jordan
- Kadhim  Breesam, AlBayt University, Jordan
- Kasim AlUbaydi, Philadelphia University, Jordan
- Khaldoun Bteeha, Philadelphia University, Jordan
- Khaled Day, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Khalid AlZayat, DePaul University, USA
- Khalil AlHindi, Jordan University, Jordan
- Khalil Shihab, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Khamis Omar, Princess Sumaia University, Jordan
- Labeeb Arafa, AlQuds Open University, Palestain
- Lami Kaya, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Maamar Bettayeb, University of Sharjah, UAE 
- Mahir S. Ali, University of Central Kansas, USA
- Malik AlAmaireh, Petra University, Jordan
- Marwan Al Akaidi, De Montfort University, UK
- Mohamad AbdelGhafour, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Mohamad AlSaoud, University of Qatar, Qatar
- Mohamad Khladi, Mintouri Constantine University, Algeria
- Mohamad Qatawneh, Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan
- Mohammad Odeh, University of the West England, UK
- Mohamad Yasser Khayata, Univeristy of Angers, France
- Muhammad Sarfraz, King Fahd University for Petroluem & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Muneeb Qtaishat, Jordan University, Jordan
- Muntasser Khater, AlQuds Open University, Palestine
- Musbah Aqel, Applied Science University, Jordan
- Mustafa Yaseen, Amman Private University, Jordan
- Nader Nada, Zayid University, UAE
- Najib Kofahi, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Nezar Said, AlIsra Private University, Jordan
- Odwan Abdulfattah, Philadelphia University, Jordan
- Raed AbuZoeter, AlIsra Private University, Jordan
- Ra'd Olwan, Philadelphia University, Jordan
- Rashed AlAzzeh, Petra University, Jordan
- Rehab Dweri, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
- Sabah AlSamawi, Basrah University, Iraq
- Sabah Mohammed, Canada 
- Saeed Al-Dobai, Sana'a University, Yemen
- Saleh AbuSoud, Princess Sumaia University, Jordan
- Saleh AlOqaili, Jordan University, Jordan
- Samir Al-Imamy, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Sarmad Burhan-AlDein, Applied Science University, Jordan
- Talib Sarie, Arab Open University, Jordan
- Tariq AlTayee, Sohar College of Education, Oman
- Yahia AlHalabi, Arab Open University, Kuwait
- Ya'qob Asher, Bahrain University, Bahrain
- Yousry ElGamal, Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Egypt
- Zakaria Maamar, Zayid University, UAE
- Zuhoor AlKhanjari, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Submission of papers' deadline: June 26^th, 2002
Notification of acceptance: September 25^th, 2002
Camera-ready submission: October 30^th, 2002
Conference period: December 16^th-19^th, 2002

* Note: The deadline is extended one month. The new deadline is July 26^th, 2002.

Direct all submissions to:
Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah
Program Chair, ACIT'2002
Computer Science Department, University of Qatar
P. O. Box 2713
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974-485-2144 / Ext. 2962
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OR

Dr. Jihad M. Jaam
Program Vice Program Chair, ACIT’2002
Computer Science Department, University of Qatar
P.O.Box 2713
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974-485-2145 / 2962
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Visit our web site or contact ACIT'2002 Secretariat:
Miss. Mona Al Khater / Mr. Medhen Tedla
Secretariat, ACIT'2002
Computer Center
University of Qatar
P. O. Box 2713
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4852977
Fax: +974 4852926
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Web site: www.acit2k.org