Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel ’78 to receive honorary knighthood
Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel ’78, a successful businessman and benefactor of causes including programs at MIT for poverty alleviation and food and water security, will receive an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. Jameel is a lifetime member of the MIT Corporation, the Institute’s governing body. The honor was announced on Monday by the British Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jameel’s home country, in recognition of his philanthropic activities and his support for development of arts and culture in the United Kingdom. In announcing the award, John Jenkins, the British ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said, “His business successes are well documented, as are his philanthropic activities. This award is in recognition of his contributions to strengthen the role of the arts and culture in society. … I congratulate Mr. Jameel on this well-deserved honour.” In a statement, Jameel said, “This award is a great honor for my family and me, and also reflects...