King of Spain Honours Dr Alom

ABU DHABI — Al Khaleej

His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain honoured Dr. Kassem Alom, managing director of Al Noor Hospitals with the ‘Commander of the Civil Merit Order’ in recognition of his efforts to promote medical cooperation between the UAE and Spain.

The insignia was conferred to Dr. Alom by the Spanish ambassador to the UAE, Manuel Pineiro at his residence in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening.

Dr. Alom did his doctorate in Spain and served in hospitals there for many years. He is married and is a dual citizen of Syria and Spain

Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and other Spanish community members attended the ceremony.

Ambassador Pineiro read out a message on behalf of King Carlos in which the Spanish monarch said, “In appreciation and recognition of the services you (Dr. Alom) have rendered n enhancing relations between our two countries, I wish to bestow upon you the title of ‘Commander of the Civil Merit Order’. I confer on you all the privileges and benefits that go with the title.”

On receiving the honour, Dr. Alom said, “I would continue my efforts to serve the Spanish community in the UAE to the best of my abilities.”