Ali Mohammed Al-Khouri has been selected as a member of the International Advisory Council of the Hainan Free Trade Port in China

Hainan, June 26 / WAM / His Excellency Dr. Ali Mohammed Al-Khouri, President of the Arab Federation for the Digital Economy, was chosen as a member of the International Advisory Council of the Hainan Free Trade Port in the People’s Republic of China, at the official invitation of the Hainan Provincial Government and the local leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.

The announcement of Dr. Al-Khoury’s membership came during the official ceremony held in Hainan Province, China, in the presence of His Excellency Feng Fei, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee in Hainan Province, and a number of senior government officials and representatives of international and global institutions participating in the Council’s membership.

The Hainan Free Trade Port International Advisory Council is a high-level international advisory platform that includes 61 members of senior business leaders, decision-makers and international experts, representing the sectors of finance, investment, technology, energy, aviation, logistics, international consulting, chambers of commerce, international organizations, think tanks and public policy.

The Council is responsible for providing strategic visions and recommendations that support the development of Hainan Free Trade Port and consolidating its position as a global center for trade, investment and innovation.

Dr. Al-Khouri’s selection came in recognition of his expertise and contributions in the fields of digital economy, digital government, technology policies and international cooperation, in addition to his role in supporting digital transformation and sustainable development initiatives at the regional and international levels.

Following the announcement ceremony, the Council held its first meeting under the chairmanship of His Excellency Feng Fei, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee in Hainan Province, and in the presence of His Excellency Xie Jing, Governor of the province, along with members of the Council from international leaders and representatives of financial and investment institutions and international organizations.

During the meeting sessions, Dr. Al-Khouri spoke within the fifth axis devoted to scientific and technological empowerment, where he stressed the importance of employing digital technologies in developing the global trade system, noting that building commercial environments based on reliable data and digital integration would support the efficiency of trade and investment and facilitate the movement of business across borders.

He called for expanding areas of digital cooperation between Hainan Free Trade Port and Arab countries in a way that contributes to supporting economic development and opening new horizons for international partnerships.

Dr. Al-Khouri will participate in the Council’s work concerned with reviewing the strategic directions of the Hainan Free Trade Port, evaluating initiatives and policies related to its development, and formulating recommendations supporting paths of growth and expansion.

Hainan Free Trade Port is one of the largest economic and strategic projects launched by China in recent years, and aims to transform the province into a global center for trade, investment, digital economy and modern services.

The region extends over an area of ​​approximately 35 thousand square kilometers, with an advanced system of commercial, customs and logistical facilities designed to attract international investments and support the movement of goods, capital and data.

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Atef Helmy, President of the General Assembly of the Arab Federation for the Digital Economy, confirmed that the selection of Dr. Al-Khoury for membership in the Council reflects the growing presence of Arab competencies in international platforms concerned with formulating economic and technological policies, and opens new horizons for cooperation with Chinese and international institutions in the fields of the digital economy, technology, and sustainable development.

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