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World Customs Organization appoints first Arab woman to top post

RIYADH: The World Customs Organization has elected the first Arab woman to head up its Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices for 2025 and 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Munerah Al-Rasheed’s appointment was made during the 31st Global Meeting of the RILO, which was held at the WCO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Al-Rasheed served as vice president and director of the RILO for the Middle East at the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

She also represented 11 local Saudi Arabia offices in the Middle East region at various meetings, conferences, and workshops.

The article originally appeared on Arab News.

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