The British Embassy Riyadh and British Council Saudi Arabia announced the 9 finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2019-20 in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
The finalists were selected from around 1,000 applicants from around the world, for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and for their important contribution to strengthening collaborative ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
Richard Oppenheim, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires, British Embassy Riyadh said \u201cI am delighted to announce the finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2020. This award celebrates the achievements of outstanding Saudi women and men who studied in the UK and are using their education to make a positive impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs strategic partners for Vision 2030, we are proud of their achievements and contribution to their country. My congratulations to all our finalists and I look forward to meeting them at the Award ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eilidh Kennedy McLean, Director of the British Council in Saudi Arabia said \u201cThe Study UK Alumni Awards provide a platform for recognizing and celebrating the success of Saudi alumni of UK Universities. Their achievements are wide-ranging and inspirational, and which are directly contributing to the realization of Vision 2030 goals and aspirations.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prestigious international award celebrates UK higher education and the achievements of UK alumni all over the world.<\/p>\n
Now in its sixth year, the award received from around 1,000 applicants from international UK alumni in more than 100 countries, representing more than 120 UK higher education institutions across the UK.<\/p>\n
The finalists of the\u00a0Professional Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves through exemplary leadership in their professional field, are Dr. Adnan Alahmadi of the University College London, Dr. Samar Khan of the Nottingham Trent University, and Ms. Sumaya Fatani of the University of St. Andrews.<\/p>\n
The finalists of the\u00a0Entrepreneurial Award, which highlights alumni who have played a leading role in innovation, are Mr. Abdulaziz Alsaeed of the Newcastle University, Ms. Nelly Attar of the Kingston University and Ms. Noor Alrayes of the University of London.<\/p>\n
The finalists of the\u00a0Social Impact Award, which acknowledges alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to creating positive social change, are Dr. Israa Hakeem of the University of Birmingham, Anglia Ruskin University, Dr. Faris Almalki of the Brunel University London, University of Kent, and Dr Mawya Khafaji of the University of Exeter.<\/p>\n
This is the fifth year to host the Awards in Saudi Arabia and will be followed by awarding ceremonies in a further 7 countries, including, Pakistan and Kuwait.<\/p>\n
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