Emirati elected president of Toastmasters International

An Emirati has been elected International President of the Toastmasters International (TMI), a global organisation with more than 313,000 member in 126 countries.

Muhammad Murad, 49, is the first Arab to head the non-profit group after he was named International President during the group’s conference in Malaysia on August 23.

Arriving back in Dubai from Kula Lumpur, the former police officer told Gulf News: “It’s a privilege for me to represent my flag (the UAE) on the international stage. It’s a great honour, but a the same time it’s a great responsibility.”

He is joined by Jim Kokocki, a business consultant based in New Brunswick, Canada, who was named International President-elect, the group’s second-highest position. Mike Storkey, an Australian, is TMI’s first vice president, while Balraj Arunasalam, from Sri Lanka, is the second vice-president.

As International President, Murad is a “working ambassador” for the organisation, tasked to develop, support and modify policies and procedures that guide the organisation in fulfilling its mission.

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Emirati elected president of Toastmasters International