In celebration of Her Majesty’s birthday on Friday, Queen Elizabeth II has honored two Egyptians in the UK, Dr. Nemat Talaat Shafik, deputy governor of the Bank of England, and His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church, for their outstanding contributions in their fields. Originally from the coastal city Alexandria, the world renowned economist Dr. Shafik, widely known by her nickname ‘Minouche’, has been made a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for the several leading positions she has assumed in the UK and worldwide. Dr. Shafik, who is currently the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, has led a long journey marked with several successes. Before assuming her role at the Bank of England, Dr. Shafik was Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a position she held between 2011 and 2014. Prior to that, between the years 2008 and 2011, Dr. Shafik was the Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) in the UK, which is the government department responsible for eliminating extreme poverty globally through sustainable development and aid programs. She also … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II Honors Two Egyptians For Outstanding Contributions