Microsoft honours Tariq with MVP award
MUSCAT — Software giant Microsoft has honoured Tariq Hilal Al Barwani, the
young IT expert from Oman with an international award, the ‘Most Valuable
Professional’ recognition. Tariq is the first Omani to receive this honour for
the last two consecutive years. The Microsoft MVP Award is an annual award
that recognises exceptional technology community leaders worldwide who
actively shares their high quality, real world expertise with users and
Microsoft. “All of us at Microsoft recognise and appreciate Tariq’s
extraordinary contributions. Tariq joins an exceptional group of individuals
from around the world who have demonstrated a willingness to reach out, share
their technical expertise with others and help individuals maximise their use
of technology,” said Richarad Kaplan, vice-president at Microsoft Corporation
in Redmond.
MVPs share a deep commitment to community and a willingness to help others.
They represent the diversity of today’s technical communities. MVPs share a
passion for technology, a willingness to help others, and a commitment to
community.
MVPs efforts enhance people’s lives and contribute to industry’s success in
many ways. By sharing their knowledge and experiences, and providing objective
feedback, they help people solve problems and discover new capabilities every
day. Microsoft has invited Tariq to attend the 2008 MVP Global Summit
scheduled for March this year in Seattle at Washington State Convention and
Trade Centre, at Microsoft Corporation Headquarters in Redmond, Washington.