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A Strong Heart is the truly inspiring journey of a young man from Pakistan who made Australia home and created an extraordinary life. While building a business empire and contributing to the development of the new nation of Timor-Leste and its people, his success has not been without challenges. But with a strong heart and the support of a loving family, Sakib Awan has shown resilience in the face of life's setbacks. What more could one hope to achieve in a lifetime?

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""You have done immense good for our country, and we must all feel indebted to you."" - José Ramos-Horta AC, Nobel Laureate (1996), Prime Minister (2006-2007), and President (2007-2012) of Timor-Leste. ""As one of our largest private-sector employers, and one that places importance on building and enhancing the professional development and skills of his staff, Sakib is making a substantial contribution to our nation-building endeavour."" - Xanana Gusmão, President (2002-2007) and Prime Minister (2007-2015) of Timor-Leste. ""Sakib ... what a success you have made of your life in Australia and in Timor-Leste! What a great contribution you and Neelo have made to both of your adopted countries. Yours is a wonderful story that I know will inspire others."" - Shane Stone AC, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory (1995-1999). ""An inspiring story about perseverance, hard work, grit and the art of negotiation. Its accessible style and real-world relevance lends itself to a wide audience, be it someone interested in learning about entrepreneurship or the immigrant experience."" - Dr Faris Khan, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam, NY.

You have done immense good for our country, and we must all feel indebted to you. - Jose Ramos-Horta AC, Nobel Laureate (1996), Prime Minister (2006-2007), and President (2007-2012) of Timor-Leste. As one of our largest private-sector employers, and one that places importance on building and enhancing the professional development and skills of his staff, Sakib is making a substantial contribution to our nation-building endeavour. - Xanana Gusmao, President (2002-2007) and Prime Minister (2007-2015) of Timor-Leste. Sakib ... what a success you have made of your life in Australia and in Timor-Leste! What a great contribution you and Neelo have made to both of your adopted countries. Yours is a wonderful story that I know will inspire others. - Shane Stone AC, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory (1995-1999). An inspiring story about perseverance, hard work, grit and the art of negotiation. Its accessible style and real-world relevance lends itself to a wide audience, be it someone interested in learning about entrepreneurship or the immigrant experience. - Dr Faris Khan, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam, NY.

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Sakib Awan is the founder and Chairman of East Timor Trading Group, one of Timor-Leste's largest independent retailers, franchise operators, and distributors. In parallel to the business, he has held positions of Honorary Consul-General for Poland and Mexico in Timor-Leste and Darwin, Australia, respectively. In 2012 he was awarded the Order of Timor-Leste by Nobel Laureate and then President, Dr José Ramos-Horta GColIH GCL, for Ongoing Commitment to and Services in Timor-Leste. In 2021 he was awarded the Gold Cross, Medal of Merit in recognition of his services to the state as Honorary Consul General to Poland in Timor-Leste.

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