Categories: International

UAE’s Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi elected as President of INTERPOL

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has elected Inspector General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi (United Arab Emirates) as its President for a 4-year term at the 89th Interpol general assembly meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey. He replaces Kim Jong Yan from South Korea.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

In the final round, the UAE candidate received 68.9 per cent of votes cast by member countries. As president, Al Raisi’s role during his four-year term will be to chair meetings of the executive committee which supervises the implementation of decisions taken at the General Assembly.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • INTERPOL Formed: 1923;
  • INTERPOL Headquarters: Lyon, France;
  • INTERPOL President: Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi;
  • INTERPOL Member states: 195;
  • INTERPOL Secretary-General: Jürgen Stock;
  • INTERPOL Motto: connecting police for a safer world.

Find More International News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

BRICS Foreign Ministers to begin today in New Delhi

The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting begins on 14th May, 2026 in the New Delhi. It…

18 minutes ago

FinBox Unveils AI-Native Loan Infrastructure Platform

Indian FinTech company FinBox has launched the Atlas which is an AI-native lending infrastructure platform…

43 minutes ago

UCC Bill Gets Assam Cabinet Nod Along with Development Measures

The State government of Assam has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. Along side…

1 hour ago

RBI Cancels Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Licence with Immediate Effect

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Ltd.…

2 hours ago

V. D. Satheesan Named Kerala’s Next Chief Minister by Indian National Congress

The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister. With…

3 hours ago

Yoweri Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda President

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has created the landmark milestone as he has been sworn in…

4 hours ago