The ceremony, which took place at the RSM building in London, was in appreciation of Auchi’s efforts in supporting the cause of medicine in the United Kingdom, which included funding medical research projects and sponsorships.

Present at the ceremony were a number of Arab Ambassadors, British Lords and MPs, and prominent figures in the medical profession.

As a token of gratitude, the RSM has named the main hall in his name “The Nadhmi Auchi Foyer.

The ceremony was sponsored by Princess Michael of Kent, who expressed her appreciation of Auchi’s contribution to the RSM and praised his role in supporting stronger relations between medical institutions in the UK and their counterparts in the Middle East.

Also during the ceremony, Professor Robin Williamson, Dean of the RSM, thanked Auchi for his financial support to the medical society.

Adding to the voices of gratitude, Professor Nadi Hakim thanked Auchi “on behalf of the thousands of medical surgeons who are members of the RSM”, adding that Auchi’s contributions to the field of medicine play an important role for scientific research for future generations.

Auchi, who was touched by symbolic gesture of the ceremony, expressed his admiration for the work of the RSM, and pledged to continue supporting cooperation in the field of medicine between Britain and the Arab world.

The Egyptian ambassador in London made a speech on behalf of Arab diplomatic corps, praising Auchi for his efforts in supporting the Arab presence in Britain.

He also hailed Auchi’s initiatives to strengthen dialogue between Britain and the Arab world especially through AAO, which has become the backbone of convergence and dialogue between both parties.

The AAO, which Auchi is the president of, is an NGO body set to attempt building economic and cultural bridges between the peoples of the Arab world and the West.