Module 9 Session 3 Materials
Dr. Aisha Al-Alyafi,
Director of the Humanitarian Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dr Aisha Alayafi is a trailblazing Saudi leader with an unparalleled track record in international development, public health strategy, academic innovation, and humanitarian diplomacy. Recognised as the first Saudi woman to take on technical roles at both the World Bank and the Islamic Development Bank, with far-reaching contributions that have reshaped global and regional agendas. Whether pioneering flagship health initiatives, strengthening gender-inclusive education systems, or branding academic institutions on a worldwide scale, it consistently catalyzes transformation. A change-maker in every sense – driven by vision, refined by experience, and committed to elevating lives through policy, partnership, and people-focused progress.
