Salim Wardeh

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.

Salim Wardeh
سليم وردة
Born
Salim Aziz Wardeh

(1968-10-01) October 1, 1968
NationalityLebanese and Australian
PredecessorTammam Salam
Political partyLebanese Forces
SpouseNidal Hakim
ChildrenDaughter: Macy Wardeh(1996) Son: Aziz Wardeh(1998)
Parent(s)Aziz Wardeh
Yolande Estephan[1]
Websitewww.salimwardy.com

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]

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Notes

Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.

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