المملكة: Appointing the first woman to the position of managing director of pilgrims’ service providers

In an unprecedented move, Izdihar Allaf assumed the position of Managing Director at Mutawafi pilgrimsArab countries (shone), becoming the first Saudi woman to hold this leadership position in the service providers sector PilgrimsIn order to enhance the process of developing the Hajj and Umrah system, and in line with the goals of Vision 2030 to empower Saudi women, the Transitional Council is composed of (Izdihar Allaf as Managing Director, and Dr. Abdullah Naseer, and Professor Muhammad bin Zakir Khoj as members of the Council)

Professor Izdihar Allaf confirmed that the Council’s priorities in the next stage are to apply standards of governance, transparency and disclosure to enhance institutional stability, and adopt nomination criteria. Election by the General Assembly, and preparing all regulatory and administrative requirements for holding elections for a new board of directors in accordance with best practices and regulatory frameworks, ensuring an orderly institutional transition that enhances shareholder confidence and sustainability.

She also stressed that the criteria for success and decision-making will be based on indicators

And the results and numbers, according to clear time targets, with continuous evaluation of the level of achievement, which ensures raising the efficiency of performance, enhancing the quality of decisions, and achieving the highest levels of institutional discipline to enhance Ashraqa’s position in serving the guests of God, in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the program for serving the guests of God. The Transitional Council has been able to assume its responsibilities towards the company, its shareholders and its customers, which reflects the keenness of government agencies to support the stability of economic entities and ensure the continuity of their business during the transitional phase, following the retirement of the majority of the members of the previous Board of Directors.

The Transitional Council is based on diverse leadership, administrative and financial expertise, led by Ms. Izdihar Allaf, who has professional experience extending for more than 20 years in the banking and economic media sectors, in addition to her specialization in governance, commitment and transparency. She chaired the transformation and investment committees in Mutawafi PilgrimsArab countries (Ashraqat) also includes Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulqader Nusair, an expert in business management, sustainable development, project development and financing, and management of strategic initiatives and institutional transformation. And also Mr. Muhammad bin Zakir Khoj, who has more than 30 years of experience in governance, financial management, restructuring, and institutional transformation, and has held a number of leadership and advisory positions in the public and private sectors.