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Ghassan Al Rifai (Ghassan Sami bin Hassan Jandal Al Rifai) was born on 1942 in Homs, is a Syrian economist and politician (born 1942). Discover Ghassan Al Rifai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
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Ghassan Sami bin Hassan Jandal Al Rifai |
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| Age |
82 years old |
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1942, 1942 |
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1942 |
| Birthplace |
Homs |
| Nationality |
Syria
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He is a member of famous economist with the age 82 years old group.
Ghassan Al Rifai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Ghassan Al Rifai height not available right now. We will update Ghassan Al Rifai's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ghassan Al Rifai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ghassan Al Rifai worth at the age of 82 years old? Ghassan Al Rifai’s income source is mostly from being a successful economist. He is from Syria. We have estimated Ghassan Al Rifai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
economist |
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Ghassan Al Rıfai (غسان الرفاعي; born 1942) is a Syrian economist who worked at the World Bank and served as Syria's minister of economy and trade from December 2001 to October 2004.
Al Rıfai was born in Homs in 1942.
He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cairo University.
He obtained a master's degree from American University of Cairo.
He also holds a PhD in business management and finance, which he received from Sussex College of Technology.
Al Rıfai joined the World Bank in 1972 through the Young Professionals Program.
In 1973, he moved to the Country Programs Department of the Europe, Middle East and North Africa Region.
He was also seconded in 1977 to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Arab Economic Development for a period of four months as Senior Adviser to assist in its reorganization and to provide policy advice to the UAE Government.
In December 1988, he was promoted to vice president, Policy and Advisory Services of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), an affiliate of the World Bank, where he was instrumental in the formation and further development of this agency.
In June 1993, he was appointed director, Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Development for the Europe and Central Asia Region in the World Bank, overseeing and promoting a large number of investment projects in several countries in Europe and Central Asia.
In July 1997, he was appointed principal adviser, Sector Policies and Products for the Middle East and North Africa Region and then, principal adviser for Regional Strategy and Sectoral Policies.
He remained in that region until December 1998.
During this period, he held several senior managerial positions overseeing strategy formulation, operations, technical assistance, and investment promotion.
Then he was appointed minister of economy and foreign trade in December 2001 in a cabinet reshuffle, replacing Mohammed Al Imadi.
The cabinet was headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Mero.
In September 2003, Mero was replaced by Mohammed Naji Al Otari, but Al Rıfai continued to serve in his post.
Furthermore, his portfolio was expanded to include domestic trade and supply.
His term lasted until October 2004, and he was succeeded by Amer Husni Lutfi in the post.
