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Once Upon a Time in Makkah
The Story of Saleh Kamel Visionary, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist Patricia Lancaster Sir William Patey KCMG Saleh Kamel - an iconic figure across the Middle East and the Islamic world - was a man whose vision and entrepreneurial flair created life-changing development across a vast geographical area. Over the course of a life that spanned eight decades, through to his death in May 2020, he played a pivotal role in business, media, journalism and social welfare, not only in his native Saudi Arabia, but also far beyond. A true ‘Renaissance Man’, as much at home in the world of business and science as with art and society, Saleh Kamel’s remarkable achievements were characterised by a unique combination of energy and goodwill. The success of his endeavours is probably a direct result of his solutions-focused approach, ever driving to modernise while taking care to reconcile progress with tradition and heritage.
CONTENTS
Chronology of Saleh’s Life against regional and world events § Chapter 1: The Early Years § Chapter 2: Becoming a Billionaire § Chapter 3: The Golden Years § Chapter 4: The Media Moghul § Chapter 5: The Father of Islamic Banking § Chapter 6: Entrepreneurial Egypt § Chapter 7: Real Estate § Chapter 8 Islamic Values § Chapter 9: Expanding the Vision § Chapter 10: The Legend and the Legacy
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About the Authors
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 deputy 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. He went on to serve as Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2010-2012. Among various positions he has held since retirement, he is a Trustee of the Turquoise Mountain Trust.
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