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A true ‘Renaissance Man’, as much at home in matters of faith, business and media as in the world of arts and culture, Sheikh Saleh’s remarkable achievements were characterised by a unique combination of energy and goodwill – a moderniser with a solutions-focused approach. Entrepreneurship: a remarkable business leader. Among his achievements: The founding and building of a range of new ventures, from operation and maintenance through to Islamic Banking, media, and urban development. The development of MBC media corporation and ART satellite network Landmark property development ideas such as Le Lac – the central water reservoir of Tunis Faith: a powerful proponent of true and moderate Islam. Sheikh Saleh launched the Islamic television channel Iqraa and created Al Baraka International Bank. He remains widely known to this day as one of the pioneers of the Islamic economy. Arabia: a life that mirrors the astonishing rags to riches story of Saudi Arabia’s development Vision: instigator of a host of philanthropic projects to improve education and social mobility.

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Pat Lancaster began her career in journalism on a weekly newspaper in her Lancashire hometown. She moved to London in the 1970s, working with the Saudi Press Agency and later became editor of The Middle East magazine. She has contributed to a range of national newspapers in the UK and the Gulf and broadcasts regularly on television and radio on Middle East-related issues She is the author of three books, one of which has been made into a television feature film. Sir William Patey KCMG joined the Diplomatic Service in 1975 with postings in Abu Dhabi Libya and Australia before being appointed Deputy Head of United Nations Department. From there he moved to Riyadh as Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General (1995 -1998).  Following a posting as Ambassador in Sudan (2002) he was appointed Ambassador to Iraq and then returned to Saudi Arabia in 2007, this time as Ambassador. Among various positions he has held since retirement, he is a Trustee of the Turquoise Mountain Trust.

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