First name: Hami
Family name: Salih
Date of birth:#21-04-1980#
Place of birth: Soran/#Erbil#
1. Personal and Educational Background:
- Dr. Hami Salih (#حامی ساڵح تمۆ# ) is an expert in business management and global logistics. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on UNECE conventions and global logistics, a Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in global tourism, and a Bachelor's degree in English literature.
2. Professional Expertise:
- Renowned for his ability to merge academic knowledge with practical experience, Dr. Salih provides strategic guidance to businesses and governments.
3. Personal Information:
- He is from the Harki tribe and is a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK).
- He spent 15 years in Iran and currently resides in Erbil.
4. Major Goals:
- Dr. Salih aims to create 50,000 new jobs in the logistics sector and transform Kurdistan into a transit gateway between the West and the East.
5. Achievements and Contributions:
- Owner of Arch Star logistics company.
- Advisor for the UNECE convention in Iraq.
- Author of BRIDGING BORDERS and Economic Diversification through Tourism.
6. Languages:
- Proficient in Kurdish Sorani and Badini, English, Arabic, Farsi, and elementary Turkish.
Future Plans:
Dr. Hami Salih has outlined a comprehensive plan to further develop the logistics and transportation sectors in Kurdistan and Iraq. His strategic objectives include:
1. Enhancing cooperation with the Iraqi Federal Government to streamline logistics and transportation efforts.
2. Achieving active membership in UNECE conventions to align with international standards.
3. Launching supply chain and logistics programs in colleges to foster education and skills development in these fields.
4. Creating a sandika (union) for taxi and truck drivers as well as logistics companies to support their growth and development.
5. Developing modern parking infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of vehicles.
6. Standardizing and developing sidewalks in all cities within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) to improve pedestrian safety and urban infrastructure.
7. Establishing the largest truck garage in Erbil to facilitate logistics operations.
8. Implementing smart trucking technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
9. Transforming Erbil Airport into a central hub for air cargo in the Middle East, positioning it as a key player in regional trade.
These plans reflect Dr. Salih's commitment to modernizing the logistics landscape and creating significant economic opportunities in the region.[1]