Winners of the 2008 Rawabi Holding Awards

“The Rawabi Holding Award prize-giving event for 2008 was held on 23rd January 2008 at the Institute of Directors. The prizes, for making a significant contribution to promoting Saudi-British relations, were awarded by the donor, Mr. Abdulaziz al Turki. They were given this year to Mrs. Caroline Montagu and Mr. Frank Gardner. More details of the prize are given below. Mr. Al Turki gave a speech entitled "A Perspective on the Saudi Economy: 2007 and Beyond". Mrs. Montagu and Mr. Gardner talked about their work over many years in Saudi Arabia and both gave affectionate accounts of their experiences in the Kingdom. The event was attended by about 150 people and included HE Abdullah al Shaghrood, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London”

Mr. Abdulaziz al Turki’s Speech

Mrs. Caroline Montagu’s Speech