Tarek Aggad
Tarek Aggad | |
|---|---|
 Tarek Omar Aggad | |
| Born | Tarek Omar Abdul Fattah Aggad January 1971 (age 53) Lebanon |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Arab Palestinian Investment Company |
| Spouse | Shirine Aggad |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Omar Aggad |
Tarek Omar Abdul Fattah Aggad (born 1971) (
Biography
Aggad was born in Lebanon in 1971, the son of Omar Aggad, and grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he attended local schools. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University, US.[3] He is married to Shirine Aggad, and they have four children.[4]
Aggad was a director on a number of boards including Aggad Investment Company, Palestine Power Generation Company, Palestine Electric Company, Bank of Palestine, King Hussein Cancer Foundation, King’s Academy as well as other companies in Palestine, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.[1]
In 2019 Aggad was received the “Star of Merit” of the “Order of Palestine” from President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine.[5][6]
In 2023, Aggad was awarded an honorary doctorate by Birzeit University.[7]
Personal life
He is married to Shirine Aggad, and they have four children.[8]
References
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- ^ Fox, Marisa (7 April 2016). "Panama Papers: Leaks reveal Abbas' son's $1m holding in company with ties to Palestinian Authority - Middle East News". Haaretz. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Tarek O. Aggad, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (APIC), Executive Director, Aggad Investment Company, Saudi Arabia". APIC. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "APIC establishes scholarship fund for Palestinian students at King's | King's Academy". Kingsacademy.edu.jo. 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Corporate Social Responsibility…Efficient Role and Lasting Commitment". www.apic.ps. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "الرئيس يقلد طارق العقاد 'نجمة الاستحقاق' من وسام دولة فلسطين". BNEWS. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Birzeit University grants Tareq Akkad an honorary doctorate in economics". BNEWS. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "APIC establishes scholarship fund for Palestinian students at King's | King's Academy". Kingsacademy.edu.jo. 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2016.