Peoples’ Solidarity Organization (2008). Executive Board, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris- France (2006–2009). Board of Trustees, Arab Anti Corruption Organization (2007–Present). International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), France (2007). Board of Directors, King Hussein Foundation, Washington, USA (2005–Present). The International Consultative Board, the World Coalition, New York, USA (2005). Board of Directors, World Links Arab Countries Advisory Council, (2004–2005). Public Sector Consultative Group, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), New York-USA (2003–2006). Board of Trustees, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan (2003–2006). Board of Trustees, National Music Conservatory (NMC), Amman, Jordan (2003–2005). Board of Directors, World Links Worldwide, Washington, USA (2003–2004). Knowledge Economy Community, Development Gateway, World Bank, Washington, USA (2002–2005). Advisory Board, Industry Advisory Commission, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland (1999–2000). Board of Advisors, Middle East Council of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Washington, USA (1995–1997). Member of the Board, International Federation of Accountants Council (IFAC), New York, USA (1992). Member of the Board, International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), London, United Kingdom, (1988–1990). Member of the Arab Thought Forum (1988–present). Member of the Board, International Auditing Practices Committee (IAPC) of IFAC, New York, USA (1987–1990). Board of Governors, Keck Center for International Strategic Studies, Claremont, California, USA (1985–1988). Board of Trustees, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon (1980–1982). Music patronages Patron, Palais Garnier, France (2016). Patron, Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) musical concerts, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2014–Present). Patron, The Second Modernity: The Artistic Collaboration of Fairuz and Ziad Rahbani Conference, Anis Makdisi Program in Literature, American University in Beirut (AUB), Lebanon (2006). Patron, Walid Gholmieh Symphonies (2006). Patron, L’Association pour le Rayonnement de l’Opéra National de Paris (AROP) (2004–present). Patron, Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) (2003–present). Board of Trustees and Chair, National Music Conservatory (NMC), Amman, Jordan (2003–2005). Private Concert by Ramzy Yassa & Ghada Ghanem Concert, Cambridge, UK (2004). Patron, l'Opéra de Paris, France (2001–present). Private concert by the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria (2000). 28th General Assembly for the International Music Council, Petra, (Jordan) (September 1999). TAGO Golden Jubilee concert, London, UK (July 1997). Private concert by Ramzi Yassa, Seattle, USA (1994). Patron, Freunde der Salzburger Festspâele, Salzburg, Austria (1976). Initiatives and publications In Capacity Building : Designed and produced TAGI TOP, Top of the line Laptop capability with Netbook portability. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society is one of the leading initiatives by HE Senator Talal Abu-Ghazaleh which empowers