Day: December 13, 2020

Hiam Abbass – Actress and Director

Hiam Abbas (aka) Hiyam Abbassa. Actress. Film Director.

Hollywood Film, TV shows. French Films

Awards/ International Participation :

  • Best performance by an actress ‘Asia Pacific Awards’ (2008)
  • Member, Jury of the Main Competition, 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Born in Nazareth, Israel. Arab citizen of Israel.

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ISRAEL (Arab Israeli) / FRENCH

Yazeed Al-Rajhi – Saudi Businessman and Rally Driver

Yazeed Al-Rajhi. Business man. International Rally Driver.

Competes in World Rally Championships, Cross Country rallies and other rally events.

Established his own racing team – Al-Rajhi Racing Team (renamed) Yazeed Racing Team.

Some of his wins:

  • 5 time Hail Rally Winner
  • Silk Way Rally (2018)
  • Saudi Desert Rally Championship (2019)
  • Al Sharqiya Rally (2018, 2019) etc…

Businessman:

  • Chairman of the Board – Mohammed Al-Rajhi Investment Company
  • Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Brothers Holding company
  • Member, Al-Rajhi Steel
  • Member, Mohammed Al- Rajhi Awqaf

Other Accompolishments:

  • First Saudi and Arab professional driver to win the Silk Way Rally (2018). The 6,700 miles rally took place in Russia (between July 21st and July 27th).
  • First Saudi to be selected by Unicef as ‘Goodwill Ambassador in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf’ (2008)
  • First Saudi to be appointed as ‘Donate life’ Ambassador (2009)
  • Awarded title ‘ Gentleman’ by Rotana magazine readers (2009)
  • Third in position by ‘Mobily and Riyadiah’ as ‘Most Distinguished Athlete in Saudi Arabia competion
  • Awarded title ‘Ambassador for Fighting Drugs in Saudi Arabia’ etc..

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SAUDI ARABIA