Salim Wardeh
| Salim Wardeh سليم وردة | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Salim Aziz Wardeh October 1, 1968 Zahle, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese and Australian |
| Predecessor | Tammam Salam |
| Political party | Lebanese Forces |
| Religion | Melkite Catholic |
| Spouse(s) | Nidal Hakim |
| Children | Daughter: Macy Wardeh(1996) Son: Aziz Wardeh(1998) |
| Parent(s) |
Aziz Wardeh Yolande Estephan[1] |
| Website | www.salimwardy.com |
Salim Wardeh (Arabic: سليم وردة) (born on October 1, 1968 in Zahle, Lebanon) was the Minister of Culture in Lebanon until June 2011, when he was replaced by Gaby Layoun.[2][3][4][5] Wardeh is a Catholic Christian and is a member of the Lebanese Forces which in turn is a member of the March 14 Alliance. Wardeh is a member of the board of directors of Tell Shiha Hospital. He also holds Australian citizenship.
Business career
He is the General Manager of Solifed,[6] a family business specializing in making wine that was founded in 1971 but dates back to 1893.[7][8]
Personal life
He is married to Nidal Hakim and has two children Macy(1996) and Aziz(1998)
Miscellaneous
He underwent a failed kidnapping attempt in 1977. The kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom from Wardeh's wealthy business family.[9]
See also
- Lebanese government of November 2009
- Lebanese Forces
- March 14 Alliance
- Lebanese Christians
- Lebanese Australians
- List of Lebanese people
- Lebanese wine
References
- ↑ http://www.katagogi.com/Profile/Profile.aspx?l=EN&Nod=175351&fid=46273&PreveVal=7458|HWIBbbSLo4gfrJIpW7NKd8T4di+UNQuBha2to601rD0=|DDNp4ggZCaQqyvgoIPpw1g==1
- ↑ http://www.lebanonembassyus.org/country_lebanon/TheCabinet.html
- ↑ http://www.infoplease.com/world/leaders/lebanon.html
- ↑ Lebanese PM finishes new govt line-up - Politics - Kuwait News Agency 13 June 2011
- ↑ Now Lebanon, 17 June 2011, Layoun says new cabinet will “confront STL”
- ↑ http://www.1stlebanon.net/lebanon/solifed.html
- ↑ http://www.domaine-wardy.com/aboutus.html
- ↑ http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=83656
- ↑ http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=83656
Notes
Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.
External links
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tammam Salam |
Minister of Culture 09 November 2009 - June 2011 – |
Succeeded by Gabi Lyon |