IDB Prize in Islamic Economics

The annual prize from Islamic Development Bank for achievements in Islamic Economics has been awarded;

Prof. Abdus Salam Al Abadi of Jordan, has been awarded the IDB Prize in Islamic economics for the year 1427H (2006)., in recognition of his outstanding efforts in this field. The Prize will be presented to the winner during the 32nd Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors, which is to be held in Dakar, Senegal, on May 29-30...

"Prof. Abdus Salam Al Abadi exerted distinctive and continuous efforts in promoting Islamic economics besides his efforts in Islamic Da'wah and public services. His research output in the field of Islamic economics is impressive and diversified in addition to his academic contribution, especially, his book on the ownership in Islamic Shari'ah which is considered one of the best sources on the subject, the citation said.

I don't get any Google hits on the person.

May be El-Gamal at Islam and Economics blog might be able to help.