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Sunday 10 March 2013
On the occasion of International Women’s day, Nawal Al-Rashid, Saudi managing editor of the female section at Al-Riyadh daily newspaper and secretary of the board of directors at the Saudi Journalist Association, won the Woman Leader in Media and Communications Excellence Award at the 12th Middle East Women Leaders Awards in Dubai on Thursday.
“I am very excited about this news for two reasons. The first is because it’s great to see a Saudi woman shining in a certain field, or within her peer members. The second reason is personal; I have to admit it is a great ego boost when you see yourself being appreciated by others, especially when it is about something you love and you feel very passionate about,” said Al-Rashid.
The women leaders award is held annually on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Al-Rashid is the first Saudi woman to be a member of the board of directors of the Saudi Journalist Associations for the first and the third rounds.
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