Salim Wardeh سليم وردة | |
---|---|
Born | Salim Aziz Wardeh October 1, 1968 |
Nationality | Lebanese and Australian |
Predecessor | Tammam Salam |
Political party | Lebanese Forces |
Spouse | 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 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 Greek-Catholic 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.
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]
He is married to Nidal Hakim and has two children Macy(1996) and Aziz(1998)
He underwent a failed kidnapping attempt in 1977. The kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom from Wardeh's wealthy business family. [9]
Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.
Salim Wardeh سليم وردة | |
---|---|
Born | Salim Aziz Wardeh October 1, 1968 |
Nationality | Lebanese and Australian |
Predecessor | Tammam Salam |
Political party | Lebanese Forces |
Spouse | 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 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 Greek-Catholic 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.
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]
He is married to Nidal Hakim and has two children Macy(1996) and Aziz(1998)
He underwent a failed kidnapping attempt in 1977. The kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom from Wardeh's wealthy business family. [9]
Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.