The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers, as one of 20 members selected worldwide to the World Chambers Federation General Council for a three-year term, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
The Chamber announced in a statement that "this appointment reflects the confidence the international community has placed in your expertise and commitment."
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) noted that it looks forward to working and cooperating with the Secretary-General of the Federation, the Chambers, and the Federations of Arab Chambers to enhance cooperation between chambers, support small and medium-sized enterprises, and contribute to strengthening the global community of chambers of commerce.
The Union’s Secretary-General, Dr. Khaled Hanafy, received an invitation to attend the meeting of the new International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Council, which will be held on the sidelines of the 14th World Chambers Congress, on September 1, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the Union of Arab Chambers to present its vision and priorities to the new Council.
Members of the World Chambers Federation from more than 120 countries were invited to vote over the past few weeks to select 20 chamber leaders to serve on the Federation's General Council for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
Based on the election results, work has begun to select additional appointed members to ensure balanced representation of the world's various regions within the Council's membership. The full list of Council members will be officially announced by the end of June.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), headquartered in Paris, France, is the world's largest business organization. It comprises the International Court of Arbitration, the World Chambers Federation (WCF), and sectoral committees that set the foundations for global trade, trade procedures and tariffs, banking, telecommunications systems, electronic commerce, and international transport. It also has observer status at the United Nations. Founded in 1919, the ICC serves international business by promoting trade and investment, opening markets for goods and services, and the free flow of capital.
Source (Union of Arab Chambers)
