The Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards

"The Religious Freedom and Business Foundation recognized Baroness Emma Nicholson and Fouad Makhzoumi for promoting religious freedom in their businesses.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 1, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two business-leaders who were among 12 honorees recognized earlier in the year were awarded medals for using their business to bridge cultural and religious divides. The Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards honored business men and women from around the world for their work in interfaith relations at the inaugural ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.

Baroness Emma Nicholson was awarded a Bronze Medal. Nicholson is the executive chairman of the Iraq Britain Business Council. She founded and chairs the AMAR Foundation in the U.K. and Iraq, which works to build business, technology, trade and investment in Iraq while supporting women of religious minorities, such as Yazidis.

Fouad Makhzoumi was also awarded a Bronze Medal. Makhzoumi is the CEO of Future Pipe Industries Group Ltd., in the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, promotes religious freedom through vocational training to help over 10,000 Lebanese of all faiths set up sustainable businesses."


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