Press Release

Charles Dunlap and Heather McInnis, director and associate program director of the AAAS Research Competitiveness Program (RCP), have logged some serious travel time in the past year in support of the AAAS mission to advance science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) programs and innovation. “I was home for a total of […]

As part of a new partnership with the Bahrain Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Council (HEC), AAAS RCP convened a panel at the end of June to carry out an assessment of university research governance and entrepreneurship strategy. The panel will recommend high-level strategies, policies, and practices to strengthen the […]

Following a successful implementation of RCP’s Research Ethics for International Collaboration short course in the major cities of Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in December of 2018, the KSA Ministry of Education invited AAAS RCP back to run the course in the northern and southern cities of Tabuk and Abha, […]

This year RCP worked for the first time with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education’s new Research and Development Office (RDO) to manage peer review of research proposals. RDO was established in 2017, with the goal of transforming the R&D ecosystem in Saudi Arabia through strategic initiatives to enhance the […]

​​​​ The Program for Supporting Research and Development in Universities Research Ethics Workshop The Ministry of Education’s Research & Development office has held a workshop “Research Ethics” for Saudi universities in the cities of Riyadh & Jeddah during the period of 9-13 December 2018. The workshop’s objective is to support […]

RCP Develops and Implements New Research Ethics Short Course 7 January 2019 American Association for the Advancement of Science Research Competitiveness Program (RCP) At the request of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education’s Research and Development Office (RDO), RCP developed a new short course for early-career scientists on research ethics […]

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Research Competitiveness Program (AAAS-RCP) begins working with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education’s new Research Development Office (RDO). “AAAS-RCP, at the request of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education’s Research and Development Office (RDO), RCP developed a new short course on […]

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Research Competitiveness Program (AAAS-RCP) begins working with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education’s new Research Development Office (RDO). “AAAS-RCP is currently managing peer review for applications to the International Collaboration Grant (ICG) Program that will support long-term partnerships with international universities, […]

National scientific research strategy outlined 09 Nov 2018 Manama, Nov.9, (BNA): Higher Education Council (HEC) Secretary-General Scientific Research Director, Dr. Farzana Al-Maraghi received The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Special Advisor Albert Beckford Jones and discussed joint cooperation in the field of scientific research. Dr. Al-Maraghi outlined the national strategy for scientific […]

Scientific research, innovation discussed with AAAS delegation 26/09/2018 Oman Observer MUSCAT: Dr Rawya bint Saud al Busaidiyah, Minister of Higher Education, on Wednesday received a delegation from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) which includes Albert Beckford Jones, Special Advisor to AAAS and Charles Dunlap, Director of […]

AURAK Connects with The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 9 May 2018, A visit between the administration of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Special Advisor, Albert B. Jones of The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), was held through the organizational […]

Albert B. Jones is Chairman and CEO Trading & Consulting International, Inc. (a Chicago based international business development, strategy implementation and management consulting company), and Chair Emeritus of national Public Policy International Affairs Program (PPIA). Mr. Jones is, also, the Special Advisor to American Association for the Advancement of Science […]

01 January 2018 Albert Beckford Jones, Chair Emeritus of the national Public Policy International Affairs Program (PPIA) and President and CEO Trading & Consulting International, Inc. (a Chicago based international business development, strategy implementation and management consulting company) has agreed to serve as a Special Advisor to the American Association […]

Saudi Arabia - The CEO of Trading and Consulting International Inc., Albert Beckford Jones, has completed the organization and implementation of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology’s (KAUST) Business Development Department, providing a way to lessen the institution’s dependence on its endowment. KAUST is, today, a $22 billion USD [...]

Saudi Arabia – Albert Beckford Jones is slated to lead the effort to promote and attract business opportunities within the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), including the implementation of KAUST’s global investment and Business Development’s framework. KAUST is a $22 billion USD endowed international, graduate research university [...]

Washington, DC – The Board of Trustees of the Pubic Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) approved Albert Beckford Jones to serve as Chairman of PPIA’s Advisory Board with the title of Chairman Emeritus, in recognition of outstanding service to the Board as the former Chairman of PPIA's Board of Directors (2009-2010). [...]

Arlington, VA - Albert Beckford Jones conducted five international business development missions for the United States Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF Global) and identified 50 business opportunities for CRDF to explore, as Senior Advisor to CRDF from February, 2008 to January, 2010. Mr. Jones has now transitioned to a consulting [...]

Chicago, IL – Albert Beckford Jones travels the globe in an attempt to bring the world’s brightest minds together to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. He has served as the Senior Advisor to the president of the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), a nonprofit organization [...]

Arlington, VA – Albert Beckford Jones invited to the Inauguration Ceremony of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) on the shores of the Red Sea (Saudi Arabia) attended by heads of states, Nobel laureates, as well as academic, scientific and business leaders from around the world. Click here [...]

Albert Beckford Jones joins a list of distinguished Americans who have served as the Chairperson of PPIA Board of Directors. PPIA Chairs  have demonstrated a track record of service to the public, international affairs, and to their communities, citing that their record of public service should illustrate sensitivity to people […]

Washington, DC – The Pubic Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Albert Beckford Jones to serve as Chairman of the Board. PPIA is based in Washington, DC and is a consortium of approximately 40 of America’s finest and most respected graduate schools offering advanced degrees in [...]

Arlington, VA - The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) announced the appointment of Albert Beckford Jones to serve as Senior Advisor. In this role, Mr. Jones will work closely with the President and CEO to support the organization’s international outreach, business development, and the coordination of international scientific and [...]

CRDF Delegation visits the Office of Vice President for Research                                   Sunday, 31 May 2009 10:53   On a follow-up mission, a 2-member delegation from the US. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) visited the Office of the Vice President for Research, May 31, 2009 at 10 am.,   […]

The New York Times April 16, 2007 By the Hour or the Day, an Office of One’s Own By AMY GUNDERSON New York - As a consultant to companies that want to expand their international reach, Albert Jones often finds himself far from his base in Chicago. But when he goes [...]

Saudi Arabia– Albert Jones is recognized for his achievements and business contributions to General Motors Corporation (GMC), largest dealership in the Middle East, by Terry Johnson, Vice Chairman and CEO of AAC, and GM’s Latin American, Africa, and Middle East Operations Vice President. Jones was recognized for the significant impact […]

Saudi Arabia- Albert Beckford Jones, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trading & Consulting International, Inc. (GoInternationally.com) was invited by the Jeddah Economic Forum to present a speech and presentation at the 7th Jeddah Economic Forum, February 2006. The Jeddah Economic Forum was established in the year 2000 with the [...]

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Albert Jones appointed to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of General Motors (GM) largest Dealership in the Middle East and one of the largest international Dealerships in the world. Click here to see page 1 of the letter of appointment as the CFO. Click here […]

Albert Beckford Jones, Chairman and CEO of Trading Consulting International, Inc speaks at the Jeddah Economic Forum. Mr. Jones speech focuses on “Seeding Potential for Economic Growth as a means to fight poverty” Click here to hear Part 1 of the speech Click here to hear Part 2  of the speech Jeddah Economic […]