November 16, 2023
Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
On November 16, 2023, the National Council held a special evening celebration of the 40th anniversary of its establishment as a Washington-based, non-profit, educational NGO. As the Council commemorated four decades of promoting educational and cultural understanding, it honored and recognized outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to building bridges between the United States and the Arab region. There were also keynote remarks by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud during the program as well as music, entertainment, and a unique silent auction in support of the Council’s educational mission.
Full Gala Program
Speakers and Honorees
Keynote Speaker
King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Chairman
U.S.-Arab Bridge-Building Award
KKR Partner and KKR Global Institute Chairman
Public Service Achievement Award
Deputy Speaker Egyptian Parliament
Chairman of Cleopatra Group
Distinguished Achievement in Service Award
BDT & MSD Partners Vice Chair and President of Global Client Services
Distinguished Business Leadership Award
University of Cambridge (UK) Queens' College President
Lifetime Achievement Award
National Council Founding President & CEO (1983-2023)
Sponsors
