Once Upon a Time in Makkah

Once Upon a Time in Makkah The Story of Saleh Kamel : Visionary, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Hardback (23 May 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A true 'Renaissance Man', as much at home in matters of faith, business and media as in the world of arts and culture, Sheikh Saleh's remarkable achievements were characterised by a unique combination of energy and goodwill - a moderniser with a solutions-focused approach.

  • Entrepreneurship: a remarkable business leader. Among his achievements:
    • The founding and building of a range of new ventures, from operation and maintenance through to Islamic Banking, media, and urban development.
    • The development of MBC media corporation and ART satellite network
    • Landmark property development ideas such as Le Lac - the central water reservoir of Tunis
  • Faith: a powerful proponent of true and moderate Islam. Sheikh Saleh launched the Islamic television channel Iqraa and created Al Baraka International Bank. He remains widely known to this day as one of the pioneers of the Islamic economy.
  • Arabia: a life that mirrors the astonishing rags to riches story of Saudi Arabia's development
  • Vision: instigator of a host of philanthropic projects to improve education and social mobility.

Book information

ISBN: 9781914325779
Publisher: Nomad Publishing
Imprint: Nomad Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 338.04092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 212
Weight: 750g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 30mm