World Customs Organization
Suoud A. has a diverse work experience in the field of customs affairs. Suoud started their career in 2003 as an Administrator in the Customs Affairs Department at the Federal Customs Authority. In 2005, they became the Head of Customs Service Section, where they managed a team and coordinated with various government agencies. In 2007, Suoud A. joined the World Customs Organization as the Executive Director of the MENA Regional Office for Capacity Building, and later became the Head of the MENA Regional Office in 2017. Additionally, in 2016, they took on the role of Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer at the Federal Customs Authority.
Suoud A. participated in the Government Leadership Program at the Prime Minister's Office from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, Suoud obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Suffolk University in 2002. Suoud's education history also includes attending the International School of Brussels in 1996. Additionally, Suoud has obtained certifications such as Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer from the Prime Minister's Office in 2017 and the Government Leadership Program from the same institution in 2014. Suoud also holds certifications in Diagnostic Framework for Capacity Building from the World Customs Organization in 2007 and WTO Trade Facilitation Negotiations, though specific details about the latter certification are not provided.
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World Customs Organization
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is the only intergovernmental organisation exclusively focused on Customs matters. With its worldwide membership, the WCO is now recognised as the voice of the global Customs community. It is particularly noted for its work in areas covering the development of global standards, the simplification and harmonisation of Customs procedures, trade supply chain security, the facilitation of international trade, the enhancement of Customs enforcement and compliance activities, anti-counterfeiting and piracy initiatives, public-private partnerships, integrity promotion, and sustainable global Customs capacity building programmes. The WCO also maintains the international Harmonized System goods nomenclature, and administers the technical aspects of the WTO Agreements on Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin.