23-04-2025
Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of the year
LONDON: Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, has been named 'Diplomat of the Year' for the Middle East and North Africa at a ceremony in London.
Prince Khalid was voted for by fellow diplomats representing more than 180 missions accredited to the UK, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The award, run by London-based 'Diplomat Magazine,' recognizes ambassadors and diplomats who have made outstanding contributions to diplomatic work in the UK.
Prince Khalid was presented with the award during the magazine's annual ceremony at London Hilton on Park Lane on Tuesday. The event was attended by ambassadors and high commissioners from more than 90 countries.
HRH Prince Khalid Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the UK, has received the prestigious Diplomat of the Year Award from Middle East & North Africa Award at #DiplomatAwards2025, voted by UK-based diplomats from 180 country, for his outstanding diplomatic contributions.
— Saudi Embassy UK (@SaudiEmbassyUK) April 23, 2025