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Bahaa Hariri

Bahaa Hariri

Lebanese businessman

Bahaa El-Dine Rafic Al-Hariri (Arabic: بهاء الدين رفيق الحريري; born 26 April 1966) is a Lebanese-Saudi billionaire business man. He is the eldest son of assassinated former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri from his father's first marriage with Nida Bustani, an Iraqi. He is the brother of former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.

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Since the start of the uprising in Lebanon in October 2019, Hariri has been vocal in his support for the protestors, speaking out about corruption in the political system and the failure of the state to support the people.[1]

Early years

Bahaa Hariri was born in Saudi Arabia on 26 April 1966. He holds a master's degree in business administration from Boston University.[2] After completing his studies, he moved to work for his family Construction and Development company Saudi Oger Ltd.[3]

Business activities

In 2002, Hariri founded Horizon Group, a real estate holding company with investments in Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.[4] He is the majority owner of Globe Express Services, a logistics company with a presence in more than 100 countries.[5]

He has invested in New Abdali, a planned commercial district of Amman, Jordan. The project in partnership with the Jordanian government focuses on the development of the old downtown district of Al-Abdali, including luxury shopping, residences and offices.[6]

In 2008, he sold his stake in Saudi Oger, the family construction business, to his brother Saad Hariri, the former prime minister of Lebanon.[7]

In 2010, Bahaa made a pledge to create the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering in Boston University, where Hariri is currently a member of the board of trustees.[8]

In May 2011, he inaugurated the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council, a think-tank based in Washington DC. He sits on the Atlantic Council's international advisory board.[9]

In June 2017, "ABC Verdun", a shopping mall in Beirut, was launched as a joint development between Hariri's real estate company Verdun 1544 and ABC.[10]

Community support

In February 2021, Hariri made a significant donation to the Lebanese American University Medical Center (LAUMC) to help carry out its vaccination campaign to fight the COVID -19 virus.[11] He also donated oxygen concentrators to the Lebanese Red Cross to alleviate the suffering of Lebanese citizens in the time of the pandemic.[12]

Personal life

Hariri is married to Hassnah Abousabah Hariri and is the father of five children.

See also

References

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    "The Hariri Brothers & the Future of Lebanese Politics". New Lines Institute. 11 November 2020. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021.
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    "Leadership Sponsor: Bahaa R. Hariri". International Student House. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020.
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    "#1063 Bahaa Hariri". Forbes.
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    "3 richest real estate tycoons in Middle East". Gulf News. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 25 March 2015.
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    "Hariri Family". Media Ownership Monitor Lebanon. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
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    "Developer reveals $5bn project in Jordan". Construction Week Online. 15 June 2014.
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    "The other Hariri: Saad's brother Bahaa makes play for Lebanese prominence". Middle East Eye. 12 June 2020. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020.
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    "Trustee donates $15 million to BU for new institute". Daily Free Press. 6 December 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
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    "Atlantic Council Launches Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East". Atlantic Council. 3 May 2011. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015.
  10. [10]
    "ABC comes to Verdun". Business News. 19 February 2013.
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    "In Support of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign". Lebanese American University. 16 February 2021. Archived from the original on 16 February 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Lebanon launches online platform for vaccine registration". Arab News. 29 January 2021.
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