Updated: Akram Al-Otumi is officially one of the nation’s top 25 immigrants.

Read the full story, “Halifax entrepreneur named…” on www.thechronicleherald.ca.

Management alumnus Akram Al-Otumi (BComm’12) was recently announced as one of 75 finalists for RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. He is one of only four Atlantic-Canadian finalists.

The 75 finalists were chosen from 630 inspiring immigrant nominees. Voting for the top 25 closed on May 15.

Past winners of this award include NBA star Steve Nash and Canadian musician K’naan.

To view finalist profiles, visit canadianimmigrant.ca. Read the full press release on rbc.com.

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