Munira Khalid Al-Rashid: New President of Regional Information Exchange Network
The Regional Information Exchange Offices of the World Customs Organization has elected Munira Khalid Al-Rashid as the President of the Regional Information Exchange Network for the next two years (2025-2026 CE). She is the first Arab woman to hold this position.
The announcement was made during the 31st global meeting of the Regional Offices which was recently held at the headquarters of the World Customs Organization in the Belgian capital, Brussels.
Munira Khalid Al-Rashid
This election follows Munira Khalid Al-Rashid’s appointment as Vice President in addition to her current position as the Director of the Regional Office for Information Exchange in the Middle East (RILO ME) at the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.
Her election recognizes the contributions of the Middle East Regional Office in achieving the objectives of the World Customs Organization. It also involves representing 11 local offices affiliated with the Middle East region in all meetings, conferences and workshops. This announcement coincides with International Women’s Day.
Saudi Women’s Achievements & Support
The Kingdom has enacted landmark reforms, significantly expanding women’s rights and opportunities. These reforms include granting women the right to drive and increasing their workforce participation. Consequently, they represent a monumental shift in the country’s societal and economic fabric. Saudi women are increasingly prominent in sectors like science, technology, education, and politics, highlighting their contributions to national progress. The support from the government and various institutions has been instrumental in breaking barriers and setting new precedents for women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
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