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Ethiopia - Sheik Mohammed Al-Amoudi awarded special millennium golden medal

Meles awards Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi with special millennium golden medal Photo ENA

Ethiopia - Meles awards Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi with special millennium golden medal

September 14, 2007

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ENA) -
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi awarded Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, the renowned tycoon, late Thursday with the ‘first special millennium golden medal’ for his exemplary deeds for the development of Ethiopia and its people.

During the awarding ceremony, Meles said Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi is elected as “Special Millennium Person” since the businessman has practically proved his love and sympathy for Ethiopia and its people.

Meles said the sheik has been launching various investment projects in Ethiopia, even without proving the profitability of the projects, due to his love and sympathy for the country and for the peoples of the nation.

He also contributed a lot for the success of the celebration of the new Ethiopian millennium, according to Meles.

The honorable businessman becomes the first to be awarded with the medal, he said, other personalities would also be awarded for their exemplary deeds for the development of the country over the coming one year.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Agriculture and Rural Development, Addissu Legesse said on his part that Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi is named as “Special Millennium Person” for his extraordinary deeds for the benefit of Ethiopia and its people.

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Addisu, who is also head of the national millennium celebration council secretariat, said the national council is jubilant over the celebrations of the millennium through public participation.

“I was awarded and honored when the Ethiopian government allowed me to invest in my country”, the sheik said, “Let’s work together to pull this country out of poverty within the coming five years”.

The awarding ceremony followed by a banquet attracted senior government officials, diplomatic corps, and other invited guests.

A documentary film featuring the upbringing of the renowned tycoon was screened after the awarding ceremony

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About Billionaire Sheikh Mohammed H. Al-Amoudi
"Sheikh Mohammed H. Al-Amoudi, the owner of Preem Petroleum AB, is the largest private investor in Sweden. In addition to Preem, Mohammed Al-Amoudi owns Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB and Midroc Scandinavia AB. His companies employ altogether some 6000 people. Along with the business in Sweden, Al-Amoudi conducts business in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Morocco and other countries."

Al Amoudi made his fortune in construction and real estate before branching out to buy oil refineries in Sweden and Morocco. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from the Addis Ababa University and has been honoured with the Swedish Royal Order of the Polar Star by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Source: Preem Petroleum Annual Report and wikipedia

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104 comments

Comment from: girmay [Visitor]
i think the sheik deserves the prize for his relentless effort to make meles and his cronies to be the richest leaders in the country's history.
i only want to hear from this news source, how much will the sheik give in return for the bogus medal.
09/14/07 @ 12:47
Comment from: Satenaw [Visitor]
The Shek-shaki Sheik is raping Ethiopia!
09/14/07 @ 12:49
Comment from: Me again [Visitor]
Well despite his pro woyane movment he is truly Ethiopian. i adore him for the thing he is doing for ethiopia

sir just stay away from Woyane child killers and and do your job
09/14/07 @ 12:54
Comment from: Herpo [Visitor]


I used to like the Sheik.UNfortunately,he supportes and endorses the badits. He one said he would hire merceniries to protect the badits.
09/14/07 @ 12:57
Comment from: Alula Aba Negga [Visitor]
Thank you Al Amoudi!;)
09/14/07 @ 13:04
Comment from: country [Visitor]
he should award him many 18 years old virgin that is what the shaki likes
09/14/07 @ 13:11
Comment from: Shewarega [Visitor]
Ehihihihihihi.

Le Yetot aba amelakwa.

The part about Al Amoudi's "love and symphaty for Ethiopia and its people" was the funniest and dumbest part of it all. That's why he stood on the demolished home of my great grand father and told us about ze seventeen years death of mountains and mountains of Tegedalays which brought him where he is. Who could tell him about the seven hundred years of sacrifices we paid. Who can tell him , unlike what his "gebrebelas" are saying,that he is a hater and a divider. Who professes as an Ethiopian, but fundementally do not understand the double pain and suffering Ethiopians are going thru, first under Dergue, and now under the haters from a single town. There were plenty who used to sing about,"ye hayalu Italian Mengist, and its benevolent leader Mussoilni who freed the slaves and brought mountains and mountains of achievements." But we all know the rest of the story. Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, its inevitable.
09/14/07 @ 13:11
Comment from: challenger [Member] Email
Yeah right -- like he hasn't taken enough gold already. Or was it BYOG (bring your own gold,) we will stamp it for ya deal?
09/14/07 @ 13:14
Comment from: Koki [Visitor]
This corrupt and corrupting person al amoudi, has actually a net negative effect on the country's economy. Do you know he has clealned the Ethiopian national bank in loans of multibillion birr?
By the way all his businesses are profitable and Meles knows that. The corrupting taycoon has bought Meles and his wife a CAddilac.

Ethiopia can do better without this man. Let no one fool you into thinking that he is investing to benefit the country.
09/14/07 @ 13:20
Comment from: Ethiopia Tefferri [Visitor]
God bless Al Amoudi a million times.
09/14/07 @ 13:22
Comment from: shesm [Visitor]
I think shek Al-Amudy he deserve more than this.
09/14/07 @ 13:22
Comment from: yegermal! [Visitor]
haters are out shouting again, doing their best :)

Sheik Alamoudi deserves this and more. he is a man of his words, he puts his money where his mouth is. unlike you haters that have done f"£$ all for your country. Just keep eating that burger and your body will be flown back.

good for nothing pricks.
09/14/07 @ 13:25
Comment from: el [Visitor]
well done Meles......
09/14/07 @ 13:31
Comment from: et [Visitor] Email
What ever you said People, for now he is a hero for them not for Ethiopian People. .
09/14/07 @ 13:39
Comment from: ayo [Visitor]
Guys,
Sheikh Al-Ammudi is a God-sent saint. He is not an ordinary man. Most millionaires are greedy and do not usually have a burning love to their countries, but to that of money.
I am sorry for those small people who try to insult this precious son of Ethiopia.
LONG LIVE AL- AMMUDI.
09/14/07 @ 14:19
Comment from: TedY [Visitor] Email
yegermal you are assol dummy what heck he's deserving mean? shame for yourselef, you may benefit from the sheik go hell with him. it's better that meles can award him his doughter that what he need.
09/14/07 @ 14:20
Comment from: KOKEB [Visitor]
Forget the people! if the land of ethiopia could able to swear at greasy-haired WEYANE'S tail wagging dog! i could hear the echo of WELEGA GOLD MINES, WELLO MARBELS,SHOA CEMENT,FELWHA HOT WATER saying: something is stolen from my property. i report it, and i have to to tell who the owner is, who had the thing,who was working at my house.i am the one who suffered the loss. i can't understand the mother nature laws anymore! GOD if i wasn't the 4000 year old, I'd move to another continent! Who is the dude at the left side who needs somatotropic hormone to grow up and chia-pet to cover his pumpkin head? the dude at the right seems, he just walk up from all you can do "ill of the fame housparty" and needs to shampoo his hair to get rid of the varnish and stop looking as if he just got out of bed. nice job covering his plunging neck lines with yellowish scarf.




09/14/07 @ 14:25
Comment from: Mick, Atlanta [Visitor]
Al Amoudi is not Woyane,
Ethiopia needs more investors like him,
Kinijit is love!

May God help us to work together!
Mick
09/14/07 @ 14:31
Comment from: belay [Visitor]
Please, guys, be fair to this great guy. Why do you use bad words against someone who is always there for our country.
09/14/07 @ 14:37
Comment from: hana [Visitor]
nazretoche bandawoche yewusha zeroche nachehu
09/14/07 @ 14:54
Comment from: Thunder~~~ [Visitor]

They are preparing their deathbeds! I see the tow BANDAS hanged in the street of Addis Ababa in the near future.


09/14/07 @ 15:08
Comment from: y not [Visitor]
Let me see... I steal a lot of money fro the people...then give some back to the government for "development"...then the PM gives me an award for being a good guy. Seems like a nice racket to me! Wouldn't you say?
09/14/07 @ 15:16
Comment from: Taye [Visitor]
He shuold be rewarded with that stinky greater Tigray Flag.
09/14/07 @ 15:18
Comment from: teyaqee [Visitor]
What a shameless act of abuse of office. As insiders had made it clear, the Sheik took in the money Meles and others stolen from the governemnt coffer and gave them a legal channel to shuffle around their sin (stolen aid money). It is not a surprise at all. But this good for nothing fella is operating with absolute monopoly particularly in the area of Gold mining and export. it seems as if the nation is his personal belonging, thanks to the tail-wagging animals from dedebet!
They have lost their mind totally!
The governemnt does not make any secret out of its stealing business: have you noted the sponsors of Walta Information(lie) Center? Ethiopian Electric and Light Corporation and Ethiopian Air Lines are the cash cows of these ruthless thicks. They have at hand what they never even started to imagine is possible by way of fortune and do you expect them to care about the citizens suffrage? What have to get far more serious and mean business in our fight for democracy. The Melse & Co. gang do not know democracy, not even a bit. All they know is stealing and living like there is no tomorrow!!!
09/14/07 @ 15:30
Comment from: Tzbt [Visitor]
live the man alone, he is doing to Ethiopians what you couldn't do to your mom and dad. If he supports woyane it is his individual right, which you claim you are fighting for. Just take a little time to use your head!
09/14/07 @ 15:37
Comment from: SOMALI [Visitor]
teyaqee:

You are hodam amhara....the only reason you are attacking the sheikh is because he is wealthy muslim business man who has done a lot for ethiopia and Ethiopians......More than what your fellow amharas have done for this country......you days are long gone, the Ethiopia you knew is dead, so please get a life.

CIAO BELLO!!
09/14/07 @ 15:46
Comment from: ewnetun tenageru [Visitor]
It is very sad that there is a debate about this man. If we believe in democracy, it should not bother anybody which party he supports. If we believe that those who don't support our party are enemies of our country, it means we don't believe in democracy. As individual, irrespective of which party he supports, he has given much more to Ethiopia than a thousand other investors of any nationality combined with very little profit in sight.
WE NEED TO SUPPRESS THAT MALADY, COMMON AMONG US, ETHIOPIANS, THAT PROMPTS US TO PULL DOWN OUR OWN BROTHERS AS IF THE GOODNESS AND SUCCESS OF ONE OF US WILL TAKE AWAY FROM OUR OWN POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED AND BE GOOD AS WELL. LET US STOP IT!!!!
09/14/07 @ 15:50
Comment from: Asio Belema [Visitor]
Hey guys
I think we all know that everybody is intitled to his own political or whatsover stand. Regardless of this, this man has been doing a lot of great things to that nation..atleast let's have the gut to appreciate what we see...i know many think there is a shinanigan goin' on behind the screen...let's leave that to GOD and wish that Ethiopia will have more investers who can make miracles

Cheers
09/14/07 @ 15:50
Comment from: KOKEB [Visitor]
Homless people,stray dogs,sweeping addis-ababa streets,crowded BERBERE market, living standered crisis, the fallen health care, the wounded education system, the 25% prophecy GDP growth,( inflation + recession = stagflation) spending $20 million for use and destroy millennium hall.---woden comb! chia-pet!rogane! millennium golden medal PRICELESSSSSSSSSS... don't worry we still belive on both, ALLAh and GOD!
09/14/07 @ 16:10
Comment from: SAM [Visitor]
HELLLLLLO he could have taken his$$$$$$some where else. at least he has employed a lot of workers so they can win some bread. But one thing... they gave him the sports field i grew up playing on below police garage. Well the kids have no place to play so they spend their time... u know where. In a country where there is no law for use of land action, who cares about the young? How about the red dusty play field in Piassa? still fenced up for nothing for about what, 5 years? Please, the poor still have a life to live. I would not be 'surprised' to hear the PM say turning the AA stadium in to a corn fdield would be profitable. For the benefit of... B/C we have run out of farm land. hahahahahahah
09/14/07 @ 16:34
Comment from: observer [Visitor]
The irony of knowing what is really going on is grilling so many concerned citizens
09/14/07 @ 16:39
Comment from: Yonas Tibebe [Visitor]
My people, Al Amoudi is a true Ethiopian, a man who could have easily invested his fortune in other places where profits would be greater (not even sure he actually profits in Ethiopia; and if he did, I for one would be very happy), but he chooses to put his money in his homeland; that's commendable.

For those of you who don't like him b/c he endorsed Meles in the previous elections, I accuse you of hypocrisy.
If we want our rights to support CUD, UEDF, or others, we ought to respect the rights of others of supporting TPLF. Rights are guaranteed to all, not just us. That, I think, is what we were fighting for.
09/14/07 @ 16:39
Comment from: alena [Visitor]
When you invest you expecting returns one day some day.
Think about about it. He is not pouring money to walk away... he will get his money and profit out of it or else something dear and precious to the common people.


09/14/07 @ 16:46
Comment from: dj [Visitor]
somlia, u just messed up creature im not even call u human beings.
09/14/07 @ 16:48
Comment from: Samuel Gebru [Visitor]
Who are any of you to insult the Shiekh? Unlike your usual ventings, Shiekh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi has put his power to good use while the rest of you put your power to incite youth to riot. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi is ten-times a true Ethiopian compared to the "Ethiopian" wannabes of U Street!

Sheikh Mohamed Al-Amoudi has only been permitted to invest in his motherland based on the EPRDF's committment to privitization and a pro-poor economic strategy that focuses on the rural poor. Shiekh Mohammed Al-Amoudi has donated millions of dollars to NGOs such as the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America, the Saint George's soccer team, Gonder University, a young beautiful Ethiopian woman who was attacked by a stalker earlier this year who was attacked by acid -- he flew her to Paris for first-class tratment. Not to mention, the Sheikh has his own medical center, Sheraton Addis -- which as he promised, is open to all Ethiopians rich or poor to visit the property and the gardens, etc. The list is endless.

Furthermore, the government aside, the Sheikh is the largest employer in Ethiopia. He contributes in many and all different ways. He provides scholarships, medical treatment, grants, sponsorship, jobs, etc. It was because of the Shiekh that Addis Ababa sees fireworks every year for the new year not to mention the spectacular fireworks of 2000 and his $10 million millennium hall that he built. Honeslty, without the Sheikh, the Millennium Council of Ethiopia would be financially strapped. Honeslty, without the Shiekh, thousands upon thousands of people would have been job-less and those bread winners of families who work for MIDROC Ethiopia would be broke and would limit themselves to prostitution and begging.

Long live the Sheikh. In my opinion, the Government should re-name a district (kifle ketema) of Addis Ababa after him and a road after him.

My the good God/Allah bless the Shiekh, His Excellency Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi.
09/14/07 @ 16:49
Comment from: Bogalech Yadete [Visitor]
Dear Sir/Madam. How can you write an article like this with the response? I think the people who respond to your articles must work for your organization. She must read your articles before we see it
09/14/07 @ 16:52
Comment from: No Hater [Visitor]
All power to Mr. Al Amoudi!! If there were more Al Amoudis, Ethiopia would have been beter off than where she is today. What have you (the compainers) done for Ethiopia, except complaining? It is typical for Ethiopians to be distrustful of even those they sucrifice to help us based on innuendos and hearsay.
09/14/07 @ 16:54
Comment from: Beekkaa [Visitor]
He can support any organization but being a complement to the killer is equally guility of commiting the crime.He never help any poor but he was in forehead in evicting them, he never constract any road his 24 wheel tracks are the one dipillitated the existing one,he never built any veternary station but the hole he dug around mineral has killed thousand cattles of poor pasturalists. Where and when he has helped the except the rich to gain fame.He is doing only for himself not for the people.why he does not contribute to charity like other billina:oops:es do?
09/14/07 @ 17:04
Comment from: concerned [Visitor]
Sure the man loves his country, and as some of you said, he could have invested his money somewhere else. And he can even get those 18 yrs old girls anywhere else; they also like it, it is not just him.

I agree he should have been better than one who looks for too teen girls. More than that, he could stay away from Woyane.

So I like him as an Ethiopian investing that much fortune in the country. Woyane suckers could benefit some but the country and the people get the most part of the benefit directly or indirectly. Don't see it only in terms of direct money, but the civilization that comes along, that is what most matter to the country, not the immediate money part which Woyane sucks.

Note that, he will be there after Woyane, if Woyane leaves office in 50yrs :), OMG.

Peace and Prosperity to Ethiopia in the new Millennium.
09/14/07 @ 17:06
Comment from: Almaz [Visitor]
Leba le leba abro gedel geba.
who cares any more. The country is for only few individuls. Let them do what they want to do GOD will give them the unthinkable punishment. The tears of Ethiopian poor people is seen by GOD.
09/14/07 @ 17:31
Comment from: Almaz [Visitor]
Leba le leba abro gedel geba.
who cares any more. The country is for only few individuls. Let them do what they want to do GOD will give them the unthinkable punishment. The tears of Ethiopian poor people is seen by GOD.
09/14/07 @ 17:33
Comment from: Gehon [Visitor]
Well deserved, as a matter of fact his contribution to his country and people is beyond saying and priceless. He is an excellent and exemplary Ethiopian, who apparently loves his people and country. I have a great admiration for him.

My GOD BLESS HIM.
09/14/07 @ 17:37
Comment from: DC [Visitor]
Well Well Mr. Meles I have to say a job “well done”. It’s a comedy to witness TPLF thugs praising Sheikh Mohammed H. Al-Amoudi for he has helped them get rich quickly and transfer Ethiopian wealth to his off-shore account for TPLF robbers.
09/14/07 @ 18:04
Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member] Email
Yes he is hunting the girl that could have become my girl friend, and yes he might be profiting too much, but friends he is doing a great job for the good of the country more than any of us in here have done, i just can't imagine an Ethiopia with out his investment. He is investing millions in a place that me and you have abandoned. So, if there is anyone whose work shall be recognized first, it is none other than the Sheik, i really do appreciate his work.

09/14/07 @ 18:14
Comment from: Ewnetu [Visitor]
Don't be surprised on his award, becaus e the whole country gold (Adola) already gr granted to him. He start the more reacher and richer after he took over Ethiopian resource.
09/14/07 @ 18:28
Comment from: Fitsum Ethiopiawi [Visitor]
He deserves that. He has done so many great things that helps the country escape from poverty compare to 20 years ago. So let's give credit to both the current government and the rich man who is investing in his country. You cannot just blame him because he supports the EPRDF party. We all have our individual support to any party. I support Kinjit but I also support people who give themselves and their wealth to their country. So may God increase the number of men who really care for their country unlike most of us who blame each other and pull our country backwards. Ethiopia will prevail and peace to Ethiopia.
09/14/07 @ 19:03
Comment from: Balageru [Visitor]
He deserves the award.
09/14/07 @ 19:39
Comment from: WOYANAY [Visitor]
I've red on the Dagens industri a daily business news paper in sweden on the thirsdays issue (13/09)and I was så glad to read the honourable text about the sheik.
PREEEEEEEEM:D:D:D:D:D:D.
09/14/07 @ 19:55
Comment from: bariboru [Visitor]
Mane mane tackle u-Fara's God is which
don't think He not
09/14/07 @ 20:34
Comment from: goraw [Visitor]
If any of you have an iota of democracy in your mind, you would have accepted the decision alamudin made to support EPRDF just like the decision you made to support any party in the race. Where is your deomcracy? ???

Let the guy live his life. I don't like him but I appriciate the investment he is making in Ethiopia.
and giveing him a medal is not a bad idea at all.
09/14/07 @ 20:43
Comment from: Ethiopiawe [Visitor]
O Ethiopia you gave birth all kind of
human example, good and bad but keep
the good and trash the bad people those
alwys bit you and unhapy people.
you guys do not like Sheikh Mohammoed
H. Al-Amoudi got to the hell /
09/14/07 @ 21:35
Comment from: Babu [Visitor]
Selam to all…I am so happy that , he recognized lately by the Woyane government ..And he got many recognition in Europe and middle many times for the last couple of yrs..He deserves more..and let we ask our selves that, what I did for our country.? Ethiopia needs investors like Sheki Alamudin to out of from poverty..and finally I am asking God.let bless him and give a healthy life for him and his family all…I am proud of him..I love the guy and stop attacking this blessed man..other wise you are Shabia or Ethiopian enemy
09/14/07 @ 21:48
Comment from: metene [Visitor]
HE is a business man and knows who has the ultimate power to grant him land and other resources. Run for the office,and get the power, then the tycoon will be your partner. Just do not spend too much ink condemning or praising a businessman. does that make sense?
09/14/07 @ 22:01
Comment from: Wozeiro Condjo [Visitor]
There are thousands of educated Ethiopians all over the world. None including me want to go back to mother land and work for the fraction that we are making in foreign lands.
It is not because Tigrays are in power; even if your own tribe is at the helm, you will not exchange this easy and abundant money for peanut money that you would be making in Ethiopia. PURE GRRED.

Al-Amoudi brought his hard earned money from his adopted country Saudi Arabia and invested in Ethiopia.

Guys ... Hello.. This man could easily build a resort in Tunisia and make more money from European tourists than the hotel he built in Addis. He opened a bank so that people can borrow money and start business. Again he could have done elsewhere but he chose his birth country. And still he does not get any recognition from some ingrate like most people on this Nazret.com.

There is a saying in my beloved Harargue... "look at the mirror and tell it directly that you are honest.. don't try to persuade others, just tell it to the mirror"

How many of you guys have done something for your country... besides talking all kind of rubbish. Talk is cheap fellow compatriots. Show it with some kind of effort that you really love your country. There are thousands of Ethiopians who had reach the age of retirement... did any of you guys planing to spend even three months to educate or do something for the sake of the multitude who did not have the chance to go out of the country and improve their living standards.

How about all those nouveau rich of Addis who hide their profit in Dubai and Malaysia and used the Ethiopian banks to make more money for themselves and their immediate family. Can rich family adopt a child from the street and give this kid a chance to improve his or her fate??

Come on Al-Amoudi has done so much for the country at least be grateful. He does not ask anything from any of you guys.
09/14/07 @ 22:47
Comment from: Mekonnen [Visitor]
Satenaw, Girmay and others who critisize Sheik Almoudi are complete:XX" class="middle" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: middle; ">. He created thousands of jobs for the poor and pumped billions into the economy. In one of the poorest country in the planet, where his return on investment is not guaranted. But you guys with your little brain are complete :XX" class="middle" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: middle; ">. Get a life and get a basic :XX" class="middle" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: middle; ">
09/14/07 @ 23:07
Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member] Email
Wozeiro Condjo,

Nice one! Sounds like you are determined to become a graceful lady in the new millennium.:)
09/14/07 @ 23:20
Comment from: truth is truth [Visitor]
ተረተረት የላም በረት
ምን ተፈጠረ በፋሽስቶቹ ቤት


አስቂኝ ነገር

አገሩን የማይወድ
አገሩን ለሚወደው ሽልማት ሰጠው
09/14/07 @ 23:26
Comment from: Shagray [Visitor]
We speak and write much about political freedom but the paradox is that we, at the same time, want to restrict some citizens’ freedom. AlAmoudi is a citizen and has the right, as was put by many, to vote for or support any political party of his choice. Nobody has the right to impose any specific political views or political course on him or on any other citizen, if political freedom refers to those liberties that citizens may possess compatibly with being members, sympathizers or supporters of a political association or party. What disgusting double standard is this? Without being carried away by emotions so as to use illegitimate means to defend a “legitimate cause”, anybody who opposes his political association could use economic boycott against his businesses or use political measures; if they have political muscles, not insults, defamation and slander. AlAmoudi is a great man, Ethiopia is very lucky to have, and is doing a unique job to help his country. We may recognize that role or deny it, but it is objectively there for anybody to see. As an investor, it is obvious that he benefits and that is natural, but at the same time, he uniquely contributes to the development of the country. What is the problem if his interests as an investor and those of the county coincide? Are we against his investment or political affiliation? Is there an investor who does not benefit? I am in no way related to AlAmoudi, but as an Ethiopian, I deeply thank him for not investing his money in other parts of the world, where he would be welcomed with a red carpet. Is it rational to expect an investor of his size not to support the current government? Isn’t it his right as a citizen, to begin with? It seems that there is much we have to learn about tolerance and political freedom, and try to see things from the long-term benefits of the country. Where is the wisdom and partisanship, if I stand against a unique investor just to oppose his support to the current government? Can’t I support his investment role and at the same time criticize his political stand?
09/15/07 @ 01:25
Comment from: AA [Visitor]
In any western society, the rich have the right to choose whatever politcal party they support. We see it in US all the time. So the guy has the right to choose and who to support. It is shame to sit here and judge while each of us have the choice of what to eat, drive and wear. He has employed those in need regardless of his political choices. Please go back home and do something instead of running your comments like a tab water and please be proactive. He didn't steal from us, what was there to be stolen. Our resources? And where were we to use them when we were in need? Why are we considered one of the poorest nation in the world if we had something to be stolen from? We could have saved millions of people. It is really ridicilous to accuse him of stealing. I don't know the guy to like or dislike him, but there is a lot he has done for those in need.
Peace and take care
09/15/07 @ 02:02
Comment from: Dodo [Visitor]
To those of you who supports the Shik, God Bless you. The rest of you who oppose the shik go to hail. The man is genies businessman who wants to do a lot for his country for zero return. U haters get a life; do something to your brain instead of wasting it on something stupid.
09/15/07 @ 02:55
Comment from: Buraka [Visitor]
I think encouragingbusiness and development is the best thing the government could do and they did it.
09/15/07 @ 02:58
Comment from: Affie [Visitor]
yeleba achebchabi.... yidfawu
09/15/07 @ 03:23
Comment from: ab [Visitor] Email
It is just to mention his investment
1.ca. 70000 people working for him ,with out mentioning extended families
2.sheraton , put ethiopia on a world map even in denmark and sweden where i live people talk about sheraton
3.midroc technologis ,conglemrate of ten big companies
4.debra midroc -cement
5.nani building 22 story building
6.construction of piazza tower 26 story (the fenced area around cityhall)
7.midroc gold -2006 forigen currency earning of 100 million dollars
8.lideta city devlopment future project worth 700 million birr
So well people if any of you critsizing this guy have done 0000000001% of what he did for my beloved contry then you may talk other wise shut the F:XX" class="middle" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: middle; "> UP!!!!!
09/15/07 @ 03:49
Comment from: Tamrat Tamrat [Visitor]
Since the elderly brought the miracle ot our land i see only a popsetive development. I am more convinced by each day. i always thinking the way how to thank this great man and my wish is fullfiled. Those of you who are not shabia, think of ehtiopia minus alah moodis investment. And think how much you did for your country then you get the picture. Those who are shabia, keep on crying cause alah moodi can invest which ever country he chooses but he chos ethiopia cause ethiopia is his country.

let us have respect to every body evry thing which blong to ethiopia.

Peace for ethiopia death to shabia.

“I was awarded and honored when the Ethiopian government allowed me to invest in my country”, the sheik said, “Let’s work together to pull this country out of poverty within the coming five years”.

09/15/07 @ 04:07
Comment from: Tamrat Tamrat [Visitor]
To Wozeiro Condjo !

I thank you very much.

Happy millenium to all of us.
09/15/07 @ 04:14
Comment from: Be Fair [Visitor]
I think the sheik deserves more than this. He is a precious Ethiopian. Whatever people are saying about his nationality and his political position, He is so far doing greats for his country. Lets appreciate what we are seeing on the ground. Don't be crudely haters, rather hate and love after you think rationally. I am so disappointed with some of the comments I read here. Most of them are steamed just from simple haterad. Try to re tune your mind set to competently think with the rest of fair Ethiopians who are building the new Ethiopia.
09/15/07 @ 05:19
Comment from: Max [Visitor] Email
It is amazing to see the impenetrable mentality of some Ethiopians when it comes to truth.Look back at our history. Was there any body who has come back to Ethiopia at the risk of losing profit,( because he could have invested in Asia or Europe for real profit)and enabled thousands of Ethiopians earn bread? Those against AlAmoudi neither have money nor brain to help their country. Innat Hagar!! Ware bicha!!
Keep up Great man Ya Shiek!
09/15/07 @ 06:21
Comment from: maty [Visitor] Email
I thought Al amoudi is Saudi national
09/15/07 @ 06:31
Comment from: chu [Visitor]
haters are out shouting again, doing their best

Sheik Alamoudi deserves this and more. he is a man of his words, he puts his money where his mouth is. unlike you haters that have done f"£$ all for your country. Just keep eating that burger and your body will be flown back.

good for nothing pricks.
09/15/07 @ 06:49
Comment from: Nourhussain Shumai [Visitor]
don't play bad politics.
there are many educated and rich ethiopians all over the world. what they did to their country? what i can say is most of them GREEDY. the only thing they could do is singing " OH, MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY"

AL-AMOUDI has proved practically that is a great man for his country.

HE DESERVES IT. HE DESERVES IT. HE DESERVES IT.
09/15/07 @ 08:14
Comment from: walta [Visitor]
I have a dream, Alamudi will be our next President/prime minister.
09/15/07 @ 09:04
Comment from: Fed up [Visitor]
Oh my GOD,


What's all this hate towards Al-Amoudi, he's done nothing but help build the country most of you left behind, is it how you recognise when people do good?, you guys are shame-less creatures, jealous idiots!


Haters go to hell!
09/15/07 @ 09:25
Comment from: kokeb [Visitor]
There's nothing money can't buy. Even a millenium medal.

I have yet to hear of a single business person who's doing work just to support his country and not make profit. That's baloney.

Can anybody provide us some info as to how he was able to make an upward advance on the Fortune 100 in recent years?

I do not have a problem if he's given the medal. I don't blame him for supporting EPRDF either.

Let's stop fantasizing about this rich guy from somewhere who came to save our country. He's just doing business. And who said business poeple do not donate money in the millions to poeple in the government. It's called lobbying.
09/15/07 @ 09:43
Comment from: Tingrt [Visitor]
An Eritrean mass murderer Melese Zenawi is awarding a Saudu Citizen Al Amoudi a medal for his role to rape Ethiopia and financing the Woyanne crime against humanity.What a millennium joke? sugar daddy Al-Amoudi is in a bad shape(health)due to 24 hour sex addiction.
09/15/07 @ 10:16
Comment from: Shovel [Visitor]
I wish our next Prime minister would be Skeik Alamoudi.Because he got best experience from the current one.There is nothing wrong if he got money. If you have money there is honey.
09/15/07 @ 11:35
Comment from: Gelmokurra [Visitor]
Ethiopia - Meles awards Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi with special millennium golden medal


To Al Amoudi,
Enjoy it while it lasts. I am sure you realize you have no future in Ethiopia. The continuous looting of our country by you and Meles has to stop immediately. Your efforts to change Ethiopia has not worked AS IN past years. Reading some history may teach you a lesson.

I advise you to hand over to the "Ethiopian people" all the properties and businesses you have amassed at our cost and leave our country right away. Because, very soon your wives, your brothers, Meles and the other key Woyane leaders including your medals have to leave Ethiopia if necessary by force.
Gelmo
09/15/07 @ 13:08
Comment from: tsge yode [Visitor]
i don't think he is innocent invester if he is commiting the crime he will responsible for that crime no doupt but if he is innocent he will work with us for the bright future of ethiopia with kinigit . god bless ethiopia
09/15/07 @ 13:53
Comment from: teddy [Visitor]
He is awarded because he is got money but check on those were born to suffer on desert of Somalia,and at the border of Erteria,who really think of them at the time of celebration.
09/15/07 @ 14:02
Comment from: samket [Visitor]

I am tired of those dumb undereducated haters, who keep posting hate messages on every message board that mentions any Ethiopian, who has done better than them.
Can anyone of you haters tell me what you have done by helping or employing a single person in your country,all you are capable of doing is hate on other's who are making a difference.
You are not doing any harm to other 's by your hate,your own hate keeps eating you alive and will finally destroy you.

Stop Hating Do something!
09/15/07 @ 15:40
Comment from: Ermiyas [Visitor] Email
He deserves for what he has done to improve Ethiopia’s industry, but the question I would like to ask is that how much has he gained from all those investment?

I appreciate his input, but are the individuals poor Ethiopians benefiting from his input or is he benefiting PM Meles and the EPRDF?

For me a person that receives state recognition must be a person that have done a lot to help those in need, those without voice and so forth. To name them people like Richard Pankurst, Haile Gebrselassie et al.

I see no differences between Sheik Mohammed Al-Amoudi and Rupert Murdoch.
emekonnen.blogspot.com
09/15/07 @ 15:55
Comment from: dj [Visitor]
Wozeiro Condjo, So you r saying u are GRRED for money? At list u admited that's kool. ayeee wozeiro
09/15/07 @ 17:41
Comment from: MESGANAW [Visitor]
I love it, I love it, I love it......
Thank you "Wozeiro Condjo" you summed it up all. All you big mouth good-for-nothings, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!!!
This is a new era do not try to spoil it!!!
What have you done for your country & the poor you pretend to care about?
If you did a fraction of what Ala Moudi dod did, then you deserv that I love it, I love it, I love it......
Thank you "Wozeiro Condjo" you summed it up all. All you big-mouth good –for-nothings, PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!!!
This is a new era do not try to spoil it!!!
What have you done for your country & the poor you pretend to care about?
If you did a fraction of what Ala Moudi did, then you deserve that much to criticize him. No body is perfect in this world, but at least the Sheik did bring some money & development to our nation, so some poor did benefit through employment and so on. What did you do to benefit a single poor in Ethiopia? Talk is cheap.... maybe you sent a $20.00 jeans to your brother ones and you feel like you can talk sheet...invest a $20.00 in a meaningful manner and then you can talk $20.00 worth about a great Ethiopian like the Sheik…. Until you do that… you better shove your stinky socks in big mouth….
Hey and the 18 year old girls….. I do not blame him….. our girls are irresistible, any guy in Ala Moudi’s situation would be guilty of that count. If a girl lowers her self to getting paid for what god gave her it is up to her and God. So,if she as irresistible as most of our Nubian queens who is to be blamed here??? I would spend my $$$ and the rest is b/n me and God… none of your damn business… right!!?? Ala Moudi supports WOYANE, good for him he is exercising his civil rights…. Who the hell are you to take his rights away??? DERG, SHABIYA, or IHAPA???? I love CUD and hopefully in few years I get to vote them into office…. Who the hell is going to tell me to vote otherwise?? WOYANED??? Do not even try it, cause, it is going to be different this time.

LET US BUILD OUR LAND, OUR HOME…… DIASPORA LOOK TOWARD YOUR LAND… DO NOT MISS THE ACTION……

God Bless our land, God bless our Proud, Poor & Honest people……
09/15/07 @ 18:11
Comment from: Choice [Visitor]
Wo Zero Con D Jo wrotre:

"How about all those nouveau rich of Addis who hide their profit in Dubai and Malaysia and used the Ethiopian banks to make more money for themselves and their immediate family."

I thought it is Meles and his gangs who looted the country and send the money away to Malaysia and Dubai.

Granm'Scheid Nietch Zeitch Buondzeitch.

Clydentch

Choice

09/15/07 @ 21:08
Comment from: Negus [Visitor]


No one in the history of Ethiopia contributed resource as Mr. Al Amoudi. It is sad some in dispora community still does no grasp the right of a citzen. Most in the dispora still have a derg mind. The derg way of thinking is gone forever. Ethiopia is multicultural democracy on the making
May God help the children of Ethiopia.
09/15/07 @ 23:21
Comment from: Mohamed Gerange [Visitor]
Lot of dedeb and denkoro here...Atanaw (Satenaw), Almaz etc..for God sake when so many Africans are embezzling and running away from their country. This man brought wealth and hope to his homeland that he had very little contact until after 1991. You guys with your little brain have done nothing but talk and talk. They should name a university or a major road after him. He's a true Ethiopian unlike you who is insecure and spineless. He has a right to support anyone... Isn't his right to choose? Come on... have some sense.
09/16/07 @ 00:15
Comment from: desalegn [Visitor]
Love it or leave it THIS is Alamudi! He is by far better than you and me who are shouting here for nothing.
Diaspora, please mind your "WORK" out there .You have nothing but "worie- in amharic"
09/16/07 @ 04:30
Comment from: Jejaw [Visitor]
Dear Visitors,
I feel nervous when some individual critisizes Mr shake Muhamed Al-Amoudi. We Ethiopians Proud of him. he is the only Ethiopian respected man who is investing his valuable money for the poor Ethiopia. Many poor Ethiopians are getting their daily bread becauuse of his huge Investment. How much of his investment are making profit? . I guess many of them don’t. Most of his investments are robbed by scared persons. He is just doing for his motherland and his people. Forget condemning him being supporting EPRDF. He can support whatever he want. You are supporting your own party . Why not he??. Many persons are opposing EPRDF? What are they bringing to the poor? To a surprize our of 81 000 000 people , only finger counted people are critisizing him . Let them talk what ever they want .No one will hinder Mr Al-Amoudi to do what he has in mind.
He is not the only reach man in the country .There are so many reach Ethiopians too. But we did not see investing something valuable except monoplizing the market to strengthen starvation of the poor in the country. Al-Amoudi, if he wants he can monopolize all the markt to do evil as other ethiopian businessmen are doing. But he is not like that . he is generous and loving his contry men , women , yourgsters and children . His mind only thinks day and night to allivate Ethiopia and inturn to improve the living status of the Poor Ethiopians. So Those you are critisizing the our respected Gentlman (Al-Amoudi) must be evil one’s.

God bless Al-Amoudi. , LONG LIVE TO Al-Amoudi
09/16/07 @ 06:20
Comment from: hassen [Visitor]
god bless u sheik mohammed hussein al. u r always hero for ethiopians we ethiopians need like u who invest his money and support money poor persons allah yechemereleh and allah agerachinin lekifat kemiyasebuat hulu yetebekelen kinjit is the way for democracy .....leyunetachin endetetebekew hono be gara agerachinin lemasadeg enesera ....I love ethiopia and ethiopians please let's work together
09/16/07 @ 07:49
Comment from: TEDDY [Visitor]
:))What a joke ,the Meles regime has no limits about being ridiculous .And now a millenum awards .21 years ago ,Mengistu made the same comedies awarding a so called prize for the so called the tenth year of the revolution .where have you seen a pricelees medals changing the people's life ?NOWHERE!!! LONG LIVE THE TRUE ETHIOPIANS !!!
09/16/07 @ 11:56
Comment from: alemayehu yazew [Visitor]
Still i have big rispect to Shki alamuhiden doing good thing to Ethiopia butmr meles is killr and work and befriend with him sorry for that God help you Sheki you did all best to Ethiopia thanks for that .
God bless both
09/16/07 @ 13:14
Comment from: Shagray [Visitor]
Gelmokurra,

Which court has decided that Al-Amoudi should be stripped of his Ethiopian citizenship and that his properties should be confiscated? Which history are you recommending for him to read? Are you in a sound state of mind to write such terrorist warnings to a law-abiding citizen who is nobler than all of us and who lives in a world where investments are regulated and protected by international laws? Which one of Ben Ladin’s edicts are you imitating?

09/16/07 @ 15:35
Comment from: YE [Visitor]
Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi deserves to be awarded with the millennium gold medal. He is the only person in the country to invest so much money in many different projects. The many Ethiopians in the Diaspora have to follow the good example of this great person.
09/16/07 @ 15:57
Comment from: Dinka [Visitor]
Well, well, well, I do not mind if Melese awards Sheki Alamudi. I feel more than I do not mind; it is nice. The Sheki is a businessman not a philanthropist. He does business when it works otherwise he wouldn’t dare; I think. Well, some of us believe that he has benefited the poor a lot, if the poor you are mentioning are the beautiful ladies of Addis, the musicians and ye ketema chulule the pimps I do not have any problem. Truly they have. However, I have to note that for me the poor is the mothers, children, fathers, brothers, sisters and grand moms and dads who are under constant and ruthless torture of poverty. May be one day I hope the Sheki will shift his attention to these people.
09/16/07 @ 20:33
Comment from: kurtemat [Visitor]
Dinka,
Alamoudi is more a Philanthropist than business man in Ethiopia. He has been giving out lots of money to different regions and charities as well. He employed 7,000 people full time until Sheraton was completed. He didn't expect the Sheraton Hotel to generate a profit on his investment. It's more of a gift than anything. He could have invested in other countries where he is guaranted high profit. He wanted the country to be competitive and attract investment. In order to do that you need to to have high class hotels. He's a God send for Ethiopia in the most difficult time. Those who critisize him don't understand about indvidual right and choice. Kinijit were trying to court him. They even sent him an invitation. Some of you bundled together won't even qualify to be his toilet paper. I am just tired of these kind of people.
09/17/07 @ 00:25
Comment from: Tarik [Visitor]
I Love Sheik Mohammed for his deeds and personality. He deserve more, the best of this universe. He is really a great Ethiopian Loving Hero and he is one of the 21st century people who has a unique, and jenuine loving heart. I met him two or three times when I was in Ethiopia and I was amazed by his humbelness and generosity. Hey guys watch out for your nensense, narrowminded and selfish comment. I know, I worked with him, he has no any return from his business in Ethiopia. Go and ask Amro Bank, they might give you a hint how much money they are transferring to subsidised his company in Ethiopia, because of bankrupcy. I wish I can say a lot about him. Sheik, you are great, God Bless You more in every aspect.
09/17/07 @ 01:42
Comment from: Choice [Visitor]
Who cares about a Sheik who is raping the country and its women.
After all his motives are crystal clear.

Period!!
09/17/07 @ 03:09
Comment from: ethiopiawiw [Visitor] Email
Oh God bless the Sheik,
You are really Ethiopian. Those of you doing nothing for your country than eating McDonald and having coke in the west shut up your mouth and come home and do a little more.
God bless Ethiopia.
09/17/07 @ 05:42
Comment from: Liberty [Visitor]
As the saying goes, “quid pro quo” or scratch my back I will scratch yours.
Opportunity to return favor to each other. Alamoudi’s money and fame only helps tyrant to stay in power. They both are doing well in building their bank account and wealth at the expense of Ethiopia and Ethiopians.

They congratulate each other for being good team in using abusing and bleeding Ethiopia and Ethiopians.

People you need to wake up and look for the truth and think beyond your selfish desires.
09/17/07 @ 12:03
Comment from: Sami [Visitor]
He is funded by Saudi and Terorist group to make Ethiopia Islam estate and also since the oil in ogaden is disadvantage to arab countries he will be the way they will destroy us. Yes, I love what was done with his money, but I hope he is not taking us to civil war.

09/17/07 @ 14:19
Comment from: Ayo [Visitor]
LISTEN,
If all the trash people who are saying nasty things were asked what they did to their country,the answer is empty talk, talk and talk.
You don't have the moral authority to insult this great man. I feel shame for you nuts because you claim that you are Ethiopian.
09/17/07 @ 15:31
Comment from: ABC [Visitor]
I am really ashemed of being an Ethiopian when I see those comments which opposed Al Amudi's effort to save and work for that country.

As a matter of fact, million of us including me have done nothing for that country, the Sheik done a lot I he should be awarded more Ethiopianism than me.

Shame on you those of who think you are the only one who deserve to be a good Ethiopia. W That is why we are poor and will be poor because of your rotten mentality.
09/17/07 @ 16:14
Comment from: ABC [Visitor]
Can you tell us your source about your comments. I can only see you are the only one who is againist the survival of that country. Your Jealousy is killing you.

God Bless Al Amoudi
09/17/07 @ 16:20
Comment from: Shagray [Visitor]
“nazretoche bandawoche yewusha zeroche nachehu” hana



It would be highly appreciated if you could explain to the readers why nazret.com staff members deserve these humiliating descriptions. Was the use of such words necessary? Have you thought about more civilized means to show your objection? If the nazret.com staff members are “yewusha zeroche” , to use your exact words, I do not know how you could be different, unless you tell us that you are an Italian or German or “Kaenchet Teweldish Endehone Anakem.” They just swallowed your vulgar words and kept mum, leaving the readers to go through the test in which all of us have failed. Don’t you think that these are decent Ethiopians who published your garbage but at the same time exposed you to the world and showed you that they do not lower themselves to your level? Their mission is simply to re-publish the articles and the news items as they were in their original sources, creating the forum for the readers to discuss and comment on them. This way, they create the atmosphere that engages the readers in teaching-learning process. They are not your secretaries or staff hired by you to expect them to select texts that are in line with your taste, political affiliation, views and outlooks. At the same time, nobody forced you to visit this website which is basically for readers who are tolerant to different opinions and ready to give and take. Anybody who believes in dogmas or belongs to a herd’s mentality, they should simply remain hooked to their own party websites or hover over those that entertain similar views and thinking. However, you need to be advised that traits of tolerance and flexibility are major sources of peace and stability for any individual, community (I would consider all participants of this forum a community) and the society at large.



[Shagray, thank you so much for your kind words. We have been called many things, but hana has gone a little too far.]
09/17/07 @ 22:15
Comment from: gmoney [Visitor]
Good God Almighty!! I really never knew that Ethiopians living in the diaspora were a collection of complaining school girls with too much time on their hands.

ADVICE:
stop complaining.
get a second job.
stop stealing from your workplace.
stop wasting your money at the local ethiopian restaurant.
stop dreaming about bring your own "quick pick" from back home.
treat women with respect and dignity that you would want for your mother or sister.
run fast to your closest community college/trade school.
LEARN!
READ!
THINK!
EXCERCISE!
GO TO CHURCH (if you believe in God)!
then, after you have accomplished these things, come back and we will talk.
09/18/07 @ 00:13

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