Rashid Alleem is widely considered a visionary and thought leader in business, socio-economic, academic and cultural endeavours. Respected bypeers as a strategic thinker, Allem dons many hats and hones various passions. AS the Director General of Sharjah Ports and Customs and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, he is the driving force in transforming them into a strategic commerce hub and empowering thousands of businesses in the region, contributing to the development of the UAE economy.
His indelible leadership has helped propagate business excellence to other fronts as well. As the board member of World Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Medical Zone, American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, German Emarati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce, World Trade Development Council in Hong Kong and member of the Advisory Committee of Sharjha Institute of Technology, besides being an honorary lecturer in numerous local and international universities, including the American University of Sharjah, he believes true excellence can only be achieved through sustainability by aligning commercial, social and environmental objectives.
Rashid Allem has authored many acclaimed books and articles in journals and magazines in both Arabic and English, including his recent book 'My Leadership Secrets'. Much sough after in the speaker's circuit, he frequently addresses a diverse range of audience in the development of human capital and socially responsible business empowerment initiatives. Testament to this is the Alleem Knowledge Center an organization he founded to promote leadership potential.
He is acknowledged by the industry as a 'Change Leader', thanks to his leadership experience gained over two decades in the international business arena. With an MBA from Atlantic University in the US and multiple honorary doctorates from Somalia University for Humanitarian Services and American Global International University in the US for his global business contributions and numerous academic accreditations, Alleem is and embodiment of a lifelong learner and harnessing intellectual capital.
Testament to his efforts are the various accolades he has received, including Achievement Award by League of Arab States, Golden Medal from the Mayor of CAnnes for environmental efforts, Excellence in Leadership award from ASSOCHAM in India, Celebrity of the Year by Khaleej Times and Global Champion of Climate Change by the Youth Exnora International. He's been also recently endorsed as a Maritime Personality for 2010 by MarineBiz TV.
