H.E. Abdulbaset Albaour

Biography

Abdulbaset Salem Albaour is Chairman of Libya’s General Authority for Communications and Informatics and Chairman of the General Information Authority. He also leads the National Committee for Digital Transformation and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Information Technology, Misrata University.

His work focuses on digital government, telecommunications policy, data governance, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, and international technology cooperation. He has contributed to Libya’s national digital transformation agenda, including initiatives on digital identity, national data exchange, open data, and the development of inclusive and secure digital services.

He engages in regional and international dialogue on connectivity, emerging technologies, and digital development, with a particular interest in strengthening cooperation across Africa and the Arab region. His approach to tech diplomacy connects public policy, technical expertise, and institutional partnerships to advance sustainable development and effective public services.