British Ambassador to Kuwait Michael Aron presented Mohammed Abdul Aziz Alshaya with an honorary CBE in recognition of his outstanding services in developing the British-Arabic business relations. Presenting the award on behalf of her Majesty the Queen, the British ambassador said that her majesty had appointed Alshaya to be an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of these services. Alshaya expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Queen Elizabeth for granting him the honorary CBE, saying that this reflects the depth of relations that the two countries enjoy at the political, economic and cultural levels, among others. Alshaya dedicated the honorary CBE to Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and to his father, Abdul Aziz, and the Alshaya family, without whom he wound not have been able to make this achievements.
