HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman
of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) received at his office in
Riyadh, H.E. Shaukat Aziz Former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Shadi Sanbar, KHC's CFO, Ms.
Heba Fatani, Senior Executive Manager, Corporate
Communications Department and Dr. Nahla Alanbar, Private
Executive Assistant to HRH the chairman.
The meeting began as H.E. Shaukat Aziz thanked the Prince for
giving him the opportunity to meet with him. During the
meeting, the two discussed general issues related to their
respective countries. The two also discussed a number of
general local, regional issues and the global economic
climate as well as philanthropic issues, in addition to HRH's
investments.
In December 2010, Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel, Vice Chairwoman
of the Board of Trustees of Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation
that is chaired by Prince Alwaleed inaugurated the Art
Exhibition 'Perception' that was held in the Embassy of
Pakistan, the event was under the patronage of Her Highness.
The exhibition showcased the works of five Pakistani artists,
the substantial amount of the proceeds will go towards
helping the flood victims in Pakistan. Princess Ameerah
showed her support to the artists and victims of the floods
with an SR162,000. The ceremony was attended by members of
the diplomatic corps, local artists, prominent businessmen
and members of the Pakistani expatriate community.
The ceremony began as HE Mr. Umar Khan Alisherzai, Pakistani
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia welcomed Princess Ameerah to the
art exhibition. The Ambassador extended his gratitude to
Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation for its support on many
occasions, and extended his special thanks to the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah for the live televised
campaign to help Pakistan's victims. He added that the people
of Pakistan were grateful to Saudi Arabia and its people who
have continuously extended their support in times of
need.
Moreover, Princess Ameerah thanked the Ambassador and his
spouse for their warm hospitality, and said that she
appreciated the work of the five Pakistani artist displayed
at the gallery. The Princess took a keen interest in the
paintings which were a hallmark of Pakistani art and were
displayed for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Princess
Ameerah said that Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation had extended
assistance to various humanitarian projects in Pakistan. She
also said that she along with Prince Alwaleed had personally
visited Pakistan to deliver the relief goods to the flood
victims.
Prince Alwaleed and Princess Ameerah, visited Pakistan
arriving at Multan International Airport with 10 tons of
relief aid in August 2010, and toured the flood affected
areas. Upon their arrival, the Prince and Princess Ameerah
were met by Prime Minister Gilani and his spouse, and HE
Abdulaziz Alghadir, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan who toured
the devastated areas with the Prince.
The 10 ton relief aid that was transported on HRH's private
plane consisted of 3,500 Malaria medicine, 20,000 Diarrhea
medicine, 1,500 blankets and 1,000 sanitation kits, and the
aid was handed to the concerned parties for distribution.
Moreover, Helicopters were on standby to immediately
transport Prince Alwaleed, Prime Minister Gilani and the
accompanying delegation to get an aerial view of the
destruction caused by the flood in the southern Punjab and
Sindh. HRH and the Prime Minister toured the affected areas
and visited the relief camps to witness at first hand the
devastation.
Also in 2010, Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation made an immediate
SR10 million donation for the flood victims of Pakistan that
has affected 20 million people and left over 1600 homeless.
The donation was announced live during the televised campaign
to help Pakistan's victims that was initiated by the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. The
announcement was made by Dr. Sheikh Ali Al Nashwan.
Furthermore, Prince Alwaleed had received the Pakistani
Ambassador prior to HRH's visit to Pakistan. The Ambassador
thanked HRH for the opportunity to meet and the Prince`s SR
10 million donation for the flood victims of Pakistan.
Moreover, the Ambassador described the suffering of those who
were affected by the floods, the high death toll and vital
need for aid to reach the victims. In response, the Prince
expressed his condolences to the people and government of
Pakistan and handed two letters to the Ambassador addressed
to HE President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan and HE Yousaf
Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of Pakistan. Furthermore, HRH
expressed his readiness to extend further assistance to
Pakistan in any way he can and when needed.
Prince Alwaleed had contributed to a number of humanitarian
causes in Pakistan. In 2005, HRH visited Pakistan on two
occasions, the first was in March and the second visit later
that year was to witness at first hand the earthquake hit
areas of Pakistan. During his trip HRH was met by Mr. Shaukat
Aziz former Pakistani PM and the two toured the devastated
sites. His visit followed the announcement of a SR20 million
donation to the earthquake victims. The two-fold donation
comprised of tents, blankets, medicine and cash. The medical
supplies were valued at SR5 million. HRH donated ten thousand
tents valued at SR6 million and 30,000 blankets valued at SR3
million. The cash amounted to SR6 million. In addition to
that donation, HRH also gave a donation to finance the
construction of 20 schools in the affected areas during his
visit.
During the trip to Pakistan in 2006, HRH was bestowed the
Hilal-i-Pakistan honorary medal by the former President
Musharraf during an official ceremony for conferment held at
the President`s residence (Aiwan-e-Sadr) in Islamabad.
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