Prominent UAE business man receives Italian award for his contribution to the development of commercial and cultural relations between Italy and the United Arab Emirates
H.E. Giorgio Napolitano, President of The Italian Republic has awarded, Georges Hannouche, CEO of Bayanat Engineering Group the title of “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana” - “Knight of the order of the Star of Italian Solidarity”.
H.E. Paolo Dionisi, the Italian Ambassador to the UAE, presented the honored award to Hannouche, and present were Mrs. Dionisi, the First Commercial Secretary, Dott. Andrea Vitolo, and Hannouche’s family.
On receiving the award, Hannouche was ‘deeply humbled’ and urged the business communities of both countries to continue their participation and development of the relations that have created and nurtured the successful economic growth of the two nations.
“The local business community has embraced the responsibility of helping the nation’s progress, and over a short period of time has established the region as a key growth area globally,” said Hannouche.
“I was privileged to have a modest contribution towards the development of economic & cultural relations between Italy & the UAE”, added Hannouche.
As one of the leading business icons of the region, Hannouche has always been actively promoting and highlighting the potential of the UAE within the international business community.
The ‘Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity’, was created in 1947, to recognize individuals who have helped promote Italian culture & business through their work.
About Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies LLC
Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies, part of Bayanat Engineering Group, is the leading airport systems integration provider, specializing in Air Traffic Control systems, Runway systems and Terminal Systems.
The company has been operating in the Middle East for 10 years and has worked on key projects in the region including all major airports in the UAE and the new Doha International Airport in Qatar.
With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha, Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies comprises of highly trained engineers and consultants, providing state-of-the-art technologies from leading international companies.
