DUBLIN, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AB Charity Foundation (AB Foundation X AB Blockchain) today announced the addition of 10 internationally influential statespersons and global affairs experts to its Senior Advisory Board, further strengthening its strategic think tank and supporting AB Foundation X AB Blockchain in expanding technology-enabled philanthropy and global collaboration.
Their inclusion means the Foundation's advisory network now spans five continents and nearly 30 former and sitting heads of state, international organization leaders, and policy experts, forming a cross-cultural, cross-sector, cross-institutional "Global Philanthropy Strategy Engine."
Bertie Ahern, Chair of the Foundation and former Prime Minister of Ireland, said, "We welcome these visionary and action-oriented advisors to AB. 'Tech for Good' is a global cooperative endeavor—only by combining governance expertise with technological innovation can we build a trusted, inclusive, and sustainable global philanthropy ecosystem."
AB Charity Foundation will continue to broaden its governance network and collaborate with the United Nations system, international NGOs, government agencies, and leading technology firms to drive "verifiable acts of goodwill" in critical areas such as education, healthcare, environmental protection, and humanitarian relief.
New Senior Advisory Board Members:
- Olusegun Obasanjo — Former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, renowned for driving economic reform and regional cooperation across Africa.
- Victor Yushchenko — Former President of Ukraine, celebrated economist and reform-minded leader instrumental in the country's democratic transition.
- Thomas Axworthy — Distinguished Canadian policy scholar and public administration expert, former Secretary to the Prime Minister (Chief Policy Advisor).
- Dzhoomart Otorbaev — Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, noted economist and policymaker, leading reformist in Central Asia.
- Denzil Douglas — Former Prime Minister and current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Joanna Nurse — Senior expert at the World Health Organization, with extensive experience in global health policy and public health management.
- Maha Ibrahim Mohamed Morsy — Wife of former Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, active leader in Egypt's social welfare and education sectors.
- Kateryna Yushchenko — Wife of Ukraine's third President Victor Yushchenko; as First Lady she championed healthcare, child welfare, and cultural exchange initiatives.
- Antonina Stoyanova — Former First Lady of Bulgaria and spouse of ex-President Petar Stoyanov; legal expert and diplomat who served in various United Nations roles.
- Milena Dobronic — Spouse of former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga; prominent advocate for social services and education in Bolivia.
About AB Charity Foundation
AB Charity Foundation is an independent international NGO registered in Ireland with EU legal status, supported technologically by AB DAO. The Foundation leverages blockchain, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies to build global philanthropic infrastructure, pioneering a "Governance Trust + Technology-Driven" paradigm to serve the public good.
Currently, $AB is available for trading on over a dozen exchanges, including Bitget, HTX, MEXC, Gate, BingX, BitMart, DigiFinex, Lbank, Hotcoin, Biconomy, BTSE, UEEx, WEEX, and 4E.
Learn more at our official website. https://www.ab.org/en/charityFoundation/
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AB Charity Foundation X AB Blockchain Join Forces to Advance the Global "Tech for Good" Mission
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Dubai: Global platform for digital commerce and new economy
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new milestone reflecting Dubai's global leadership in customs innovation, Dubai Customs' innovative cross-border e-commerce platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO), in a special trilingual report on it (French, English, and Spanish). The report confirms that Dubai Customs serves as a global model for digital transformation. This success story proves that customs services innovation and border control are attainable through effective policies, strong partnerships, and advanced technology.
This interest highlights the UAE's thriving e-commerce sector, creating thousands of jobs and advancing our leadership's vision for growth. The volume of goods transported by sea and air in the Emirate of Dubai has also recorded remarkable growth, achieving Dubai's D33 vision of becoming a global hub for economic expansion driven by logistics and digital commerce.
Reflecting strong market growth, UAE e-commerce reached AED 32.3 billion ($8.8 billion) in 2024 and is forecast at AED 50.6 billion ($13.8 billion) by 2029. Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that all parties benefit from advanced trade facilitation. The platform's scope extends regionally, supporting e-commerce routes across the GCC. These goals support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) , which aims to double the economy within a decade , rank Dubai among the top three economic cities , and position it as a top five global logistics hub.
Commenting on this global achievement, Juma Al Ghaith, Advisor to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Customs, emphasized that the World Customs Organization's praise reflects the depth of the transformation led by Dubai Customs in the world of trade and e-commerce, and embodies the vision of the wise leadership in making Dubai the city of the future and a global hub for the new economy.
Atiq Al Muhairi, Executive Director of Customs Development at Dubai Customs, said: "Dubai Customs' e-commerce platform is a qualitative leap and a new benchmark in facilitating cross-border trade by strengthening the link between government entities and shipping companies, enabling companies to comply with customs requirements quickly and easily, and aligning the logistics system with e-commerce traffic."
He added: "According to a report by the WCO, the platform globally demonstrates how technology effectively facilitates trade."
Dubai: Global platform for digital commerce and new economy
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new milestone reflecting Dubai's global leadership in customs innovation, Dubai Customs' innovative cross-border e-commerce platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO), in a special trilingual report on it (French, English, and Spanish). The report confirms that Dubai Customs serves as a global model for digital transformation. This success story proves that customs services innovation and border control are attainable through effective policies, strong partnerships, and advanced technology.
This interest highlights the UAE's thriving e-commerce sector, creating thousands of jobs and advancing our leadership's vision for growth. The volume of goods transported by sea and air in the Emirate of Dubai has also recorded remarkable growth, achieving Dubai's D33 vision of becoming a global hub for economic expansion driven by logistics and digital commerce.
Reflecting strong market growth, UAE e-commerce reached AED 32.3 billion ($8.8 billion) in 2024 and is forecast at AED 50.6 billion ($13.8 billion) by 2029. Supporting this, Dubai Customs targets converting 20–30% of low-value e-commerce shipments to its platform. Through cooperation with multinational express couriers and SMEs, Dubai Customs ensures that all parties benefit from advanced trade facilitation. The platform's scope extends regionally, supporting e-commerce routes across the GCC. These goals support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) , which aims to double the economy within a decade , rank Dubai among the top three economic cities , and position it as a top five global logistics hub.
Commenting on this global achievement, Juma Al Ghaith, Advisor to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Customs, emphasized that the World Customs Organization's praise reflects the depth of the transformation led by Dubai Customs in the world of trade and e-commerce, and embodies the vision of the wise leadership in making Dubai the city of the future and a global hub for the new economy.
Atiq Al Muhairi, Executive Director of Customs Development at Dubai Customs, said: "Dubai Customs' e-commerce platform is a qualitative leap and a new benchmark in facilitating cross-border trade by strengthening the link between government entities and shipping companies, enabling companies to comply with customs requirements quickly and easily, and aligning the logistics system with e-commerce traffic."
He added: "According to a report by the WCO, the platform globally demonstrates how technology effectively facilitates trade."
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World Customs Organization praises 'e-commerce platform' in trilingual report
