Leading Saudi Broadcaster FGC honoured by King of Belgium

First Gulf Company, the Riyadh-based broadcast and technology business, has been honoured by Belgium, with its two principals appointed Knights in the Order of the Crown.

Recognised for their continuous contribution towards economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Belgium, Naim Saidi, CEO, and Walid Al Mouktar Al Bakoush, General Manager, were both presented with Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Couronne insignia by the Belgian Ambassador HE Geert Criel on behalf of His Majesty King Phillipe, King of the Belgians, at a ceremony in the Belgian embassy attended by the Ambassador of Lebanon, HE Dr Fawazi Kabbaraand several leading Saudi, Lebanese and Belgian business people.

In the accolade, FGC was acknowledged as a leader in the Kingdom’s telecoms and broadcasting industry and praised for its work driving the modernization in this sector and in many of the country’s leading educational establishments. Recently, FCG has also been a driving force in the construction of Etidal, one of the world’s leading control centres in the global campaign against extremism on the Internet.

“For all your achievements and services rendered to my country, it has pleased His Majesty King Phillipe to honour you with the high distinction of Knight in the Order of the Crown. It is my honour to be able to give you this medal in the presence of your families, friends and colleagues,” said Ambassador Criel, who also thanked the many Saudi and Lebanese business leaders for their presence at the award ceremony.

Saidi and Al Bakoush were honoured for building strong and prosperous partnerships with several Belgian companies, including Barco, EVS and Newtec, the Ambassador praising them for their “professional achievements and generous contribution to the Belgian business community and the Belgian embassy”.