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Mohammad Safadi (Mohammad Ahmed Safadi) was born on 28 March, 1944 in Tripoli, Lebanon, is a Lebanese businessman and politician (born 1944). Discover Mohammad Safadi'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 79 years old?
| Popular As |
Mohammad Ahmed Safadi |
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| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
28 March, 1944 |
| Birthday |
28 March |
| Birthplace |
Tripoli, Lebanon |
| Nationality |
Lebanon
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Mohammad Safadi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Mohammad Safadi height not available right now. We will update Mohammad Safadi'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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2 |
Mohammad Safadi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mohammad Safadi worth at the age of 79 years old? Mohammad Safadi’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from Lebanon. We have estimated Mohammad Safadi'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Mohammad Safadi (محمد الصفدي; born 28 March 1944) is a Lebanese businessman who served as minister of finance under Najib Mikati between 2011 and 2014.
Safadi was born in Tripoli, Lebanon, on 28 March 1944 to Sunni family.
He is the son of Ahmed Safadi.
His family are businesspeople, running their own firm in Tripoli.
Safadi is a graduate of the American University of Beirut where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration in February 1968.
Safadi began his career in the private sector in Lebanon in 1969.
In 1975 when the civil war broke out in Lebanon, he began to invest in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, he has many business investments in Saudi Arabia most of which included the construction of residential compounds.
Safadi expanded his business across the Arab world and into Europe in Saudi Arabia.
He also worked as business manager in London for Prince Turki bin Nasser, a member of House of Saud.
Safadi established Safadi Group Holding in Lebanon in the 1990s.
Safadi was first elected to the Lebanese Parliament in 2000 as part of the Tripoli bloc.
Safadi established a foundation entitled the Safadi Foundation in 2000.
It provides health, educational, and social services.
Safadi is the recipient of the Order of Merit from Germany.
He served as the minister of public works and transport from 19 July 2005 to July 2008.
Safadi also served as acting energy and water minister in 2007 and in 2008.
He was also the minister of economy and trade from 2008 to 2011.
Next, he was appointed minister of economy and trade on 11 July 2008 to the cabinet headed by Fouad Siniora.
His son, Ramzi, died in a car crash in England on 10 March 2008.
He was reelected member of parliament in the 2009 elections on the list of the March 14 alliance.
Safadi was appointed minister of economy and trade to the cabinet of Saad Hariri on 9 November 2009, and his tenure lasted until June 2011.
Instead, he voted for Najib Mikati during cabinet formation consultations in January 2011.
Therefore, he broke with his March 14 allies and sided with the Hezbollah-led March 8 coalition along with Mikati.
Safadi became an ally of Mikati after this event.
Safadi served as the minister of finance from 13 June 2011 to February 2014 in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
Within the cabinet, Safadi was part of the group appointed by the Prime Minister and an independent or non-affiliated minister in the Mikati's cabinet.
In October 2012, As Safir reported that Safadi would not participate in the 2013 parliamentary elections in Tripoli possibly due to health concerns.
Safadi chairs the steering committee of the Middle East Regional Technical Assistance Committee (METAC) of the International Monetary Fund.
He was also the head of the Lebanese-German Parliamentary Friendship Committee and a member of the Economy Commission at the Parliament.
Safadi's term as finance minister ended in February 2014 when Ali Hassan Khalil was appointed to the post.
On 5 October 2015, Safadi married Violette Khaïrallah.
He has two children from a previous marriage.
In November 2019, amidst the 2019–20 Lebanese protests, Safadi was tapped as the next Prime Minister of Lebanon, to succeed Saad Hariri.
Safadi withdrew his candidacy on 16 November, stating that it would have been difficult to form a harmonious cabinet.
The Guardian reported that Safadi involved in Al Yamama arms deal through an anonymous offshore company, Poseidon.
The company was allegedly used to transfer money to Safadi, who was working for Prince Turki bin Nasser, Saudi royal and an air force officer at that time.
