Hussein Salem
Egyptian businessman (1933–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1] He was described as "one of the most secretive businessmen in Egypt",[2] a mogul,[3] and Mubarak's close confidant.[4] He was known as the "Father of Sharm El Sheikh" due to his resort development activities.[5] Per Suisse secrets held accounts at Credit Suisse for years, even after he had been publicly accused of bribery.[6]
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Born | حسين سالم (1933-11-11)11 November 1933 Cairo, Egypt |
Died | 12 August 2019(2019-08-12) (aged 85) Madrid, Spain |
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Occupation(s) | Jolie Ville Resort owner, East Mediterranean Gas Company co-owner |
Known for | Business mogul, relationship with Hosni Mubarak, investigated for corruption and squandering public money |