Date: 8 January 2025
Contact: Media Relations, info@iydg.org
London, United Kingdom: The Executive Office of the International Youth Federation announced today the appointment of Ms. Maryam ALSALEEM of the Kingdom of Bahrain as Regional Director for Middle East & North Africa.
Ms. Maryam is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience across four countries: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Kuwait. Her diverse career includes roles in renowned international organizations such as Amazon and Deloitte, as well as pivotal positions in governmental institutions like the Bahrain Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Kuwait Census. Her areas of expertise span International Business Development, Marketing, Commercial Planning, Training and Talent Development, Event Design and Management, and Client Relationship Management in both B2B and B2C sectors.
Throughout her career, Ms. Maryam has collaborated with thousands of talented individuals across the GCC and beyond, empowering them to realize their full potential. Driven by a passion for creating meaningful impact, she is committed to empowering the youth of the Middle East and Africa. With her extensive experience and dedication, Ms. Maryam aspires to give back to the community and inspire the next generation of leaders.
As a Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ms. Maryam will play a vital role in advancing youth empowerment across the region through innovative initiatives and collaborative programs. She will focus on building strategic partnerships with governments and regional institutions to promote sustainable development, support youth participation in decision-making processes, and create opportunities for young people to grow and innovate on both regional and global levels.
She holds a dual master’s in marketing, Consumer Behavior & Market Research from IE UNIVERSITY.
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The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for youth empowerment and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help young people build a better future. The IYF works to empower youth in line with 2030 Global Goals Agenda, to create a sustainable world for all young people through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.
We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action and raise funds that support sustainable development programs for youth around the world.
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