{
  "id": 13394907,
  "title": "Saudi Red Crescent’s Munira Al-Hamzah awarded GCC Civil Service Medal for 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/saudi-red-crescents-munira-al-hamzah-awarded-gcc-civil-service-medal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:14:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/sfbjaw8dk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Munira Al-Hamzah, Director General of the General Department of Volunteering at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, has been awarded the GCC Civil Service and Administrative Development Medal for 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes her significant contributions to volunteerism and emergency services in Saudi Arabia.\n\nIn her role, Al-Hamzah has overseen several groundbreaking initiatives, including the development of a digital volunteering platform, the Kafo volunteer incentive program, and the creation of the Responder app. She has also played a pivotal role in expanding emergency volunteering programs throughout the Kingdom, particularly during the Hajj and Umrah seasons.\n\nThese efforts have led to a remarkable increase in volunteer participation, with over 332,000 volunteers, including more than 152,000 male and female volunteers. Additionally, the program has resulted in the creation of more than 8.3 million volunteer hours, showcasing the profound impact of Saudi Arabia's volunteer management initiatives.\n\nThe award highlights the empowerment of Saudi women in leadership roles and their growing influence in the country's social and humanitarian sectors. It underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, as well as its increasing role on the regional and international stage.",
  "summary": "Munira Al-Hamzah has received the GCC Civil Service and Administrative Development Medal for 2026 in recognition of her contributions to volunteerism.",
  "key_points": [
    "Munira Al-Hamzah awarded GCC Civil Service Medal for 2026",
    "Directed General Volunteering at Saudi Red Crescent Authority",
    "Over 332,000 volunteers participated in emergency programs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}