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OIC appoints Omani woman as head of cultural, social Affairs

December 24, 2020
Dr. Amina Obaid Al-Hajri
Dr. Amina Obaid Al-Hajri

JEDDAH — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) appointed Dr. Amina Obaid Al-Hajri as the director-general of cultural, social, and family affairs at the organization.

In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), Dr. Amina said that she seeks through assuming this post to enhance the cultural, social, and family affairs in the OIC and promote cultural cooperation among the member states.

She also pointed out that the directorate general accords attention to empowering the woman, disabled children, and orphans, besides taking care of youth and valuing their various roles.

Dr. Amina has served as the assistant to the director-general of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) in the OIC, as the first woman who holds this high position in the Islamic world organizations. — SG


December 24, 2020
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