Saudi Red Crescent’s Munira Al-Hamzah awarded GCC Civil Service Medal for 2026

Saudi Arabia has achieved another regional milestone as Munira Al-Hamzah, Director General of the General Department of Volunteering at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, was awarded the Gulf Cooperation Council Civil Service and Administrative Development Medal for 2026, representing the Kingdom.

This honor recognizes Al-Hamzah’s leadership in advancing volunteer and humanitarian work, strengthening community engagement, and spearheading initiatives that have enhanced the efficiency of emergency and humanitarian services nationwide.

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority noted that Al-Hamzah has led several key initiatives, including the digital volunteering platform, the "Kafo" volunteer incentive program, contributions to the development of the "Responder" app, and the expansion of emergency volunteering programs across the Kingdom and during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

Figures highlight growth in volunteerism

These efforts have helped increase the number of male and female volunteers to over 332,000, with more than 152,000 volunteer opportunities created and over 8.3 million volunteer hours recorded—reflecting the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s volunteer management and its growing social and humanitarian impact.

Empowering Saudi women and supporting national talent

This achievement underscores the empowerment of Saudi women under the country’s leadership and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s commitment to promoting women’s participation in leadership roles and enabling them to contribute to the development of emergency services and strategic initiatives.

The award adds to Saudi Arabia’s regional and international accomplishments and highlights the growing influence and contributions of Saudi women across sectors, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program.