Saudi woman wins leadership award

Dr. Sarah Al-Otaibi. (Twitter/IPAConnect)
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Updated 26 October 2020
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Saudi woman wins leadership award

  • The awards aim to highlight, honor and celebrate achievements of public and private sector organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership

RIYADH: Dr. Sarah Al-Otaibi, director of the Women’s Makkah branch of Public Administration, on Monday won the Women Leader of the Year Award 2020 at the Gulf Cooperation Council level.

It was announced during the GOV HR Summit held in Dubai. Al-Otaibi attributed her success to the “unlimited support” of the Saudi leadership.

This year’s event focused on women empowerment and youth. The summit offers a regional platform for experts in different fields to share insights on the challenges faced by people in the management sector.

It is a vital platform in realizing and upholding the regions’ vision of putting people first. It brings together HR leaders and decision makers from leading public and private sector organizations to discuss different issues and suggest out-of-the-box solutions.

The awards aim to highlight, honor and celebrate achievements of public and private sector organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership through human capital management and strategic planning.

 


King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit

Updated 20 December 2025
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King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit

  • Photographs form part of a wider collection documented by British photographer Gertrude Bell

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation has revealed archival photographs documenting King Abdulaziz’s tour of the outskirts of Basra in 1916, a visit that came at an early stage of his efforts to build regional relationships.

One of the photographs, taken by British photographer Gertrude Bell, shows King Abdulaziz standing with his men in the Basra desert, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

The image reflects his early political and diplomatic engagement in the region, as he sought to strengthen ties with neighboring areas and engage with the wider Arab and international community, SPA added.

The photograph forms part of a wider collection documented by Bell, which records key developments and transformations across the Arabian Peninsula during the early 20th century.

The Basra visit holds particular significance in King Abdulaziz’s journey as a unifying leader. 

Rather than crossing borders in pursuit of power, the visit reflected an approach focused on stability, cooperation and long-term regional harmony, laying the groundwork for a leadership style defined by pragmatism and openness, SPA said.