Faith Community
Islam
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q981918 · wikidata
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Hussein Salem
1933-11-11 – 2019-08-12
Life & Legacy
Hussein Salem (11 November 1933 – 12 August 2019) (Arabic: حسين سالم) was an Egyptian businessman, co-owner of the East Mediterranean Gas Company (EMG), and ally and advisor to former president Hosni Mubarak. He was also the chairman and CEO of HKS Group, a hospitality company that operates Maritim Jolie Ville Resort in Sharm El Sheikh. He was described as "one of the most secretive businessmen in Egypt", a mogul, and Mubarak's close confidant.
He was known as the "Father of Sharm El Sheikh" due to his resort development activities. Per Suisse secrets held accounts at Credit Suisse for years, even after he had been publicly accused of bribery.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Faculty of Commerce Cairo University
Faith & Community
Islam
Legacy Highlights
Church
Islam
Education & Institutions
Faculty of Commerce Cairo University
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q981918 — wikidata View source
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