UAE Officer Becomes First Woman Elected to Interpol's Asia Committee

Major Aliya Al Kaabi has been elected to Interpol’s Asia Committee with 53% of the vote, making her the first woman to serve on the regional body in the organisation’s structure.

The Asia Committee is one of several regional arms of Interpol, tasked with reviewing projects, setting priorities for cross-border policing in the region, and providing recommendations to the organisation’s General Assembly and Executive Committee. Membership is decided by vote among member countries, making Al Kaabi’s election both a competitive and landmark result.

Al Kaabi’s career includes years of service in the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, where she has held senior positions in law enforcement and international cooperation. Her election comes at a time when Interpol is placing greater emphasis on regional collaboration to combat organised crime, cybercrime, and emerging security threats.