Adel A. Alghaberi is First Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA), based in Beirut, Lebanon. He specializes in international trade, logistics, and infrastructure development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in economic development, trade facilitation, infrastructure policy, and project management.

Prior to joining UNESCWA, Mr. Alghaberi served as Project Manager for the Trade Development Unit, Deputy Chief of the Communication Office for the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and International Services Trade Specialist with GIZ. Throughout his career, he has led and contributed to externally funded programmes, including multi-million-dollar value chain development initiatives.

At UNESCWA, Mr. Alghaberi supports regional initiatives that strengthen trade, transport, and sustainable infrastructure. He has represented the Commission in international forums, including the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, advocating for the modernization of road design frameworks in developing countries. He also moderates expert group meetings on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mr. Alghaberi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New Mexico State University.