Dr Rashid Al Leem
Director General, Sharjah Department of Seaports and Customs Free Zones Authorities

Rashid Al Leem, is widely considered a visionary and thought leader in business, socio-economic, academic and cultural endeavours. As the Director General of Sharjah Department of Seaports and Customs Free Zones Authorities, 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.

Respected by peers as a strategic thinker, Al Leem dons many hats and hones various passions. As the Director General of Sharjah Department of Seaports and Customs and Sharjah Free Zones Authorities (Hamriyah Free Zone Authority , Sharjah Airport International 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.

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 and World Trade Development Council in Hong Kong.

Rashid Al Leem has authored many acclaimed books and articles in journals and magazines in both Arabic and English, including his recent book 'My Leadership Secrets'.