“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”
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