Hussein Salem
Hussein Salem (Arabic: حسين سالم); (11 November 1933 – 13 August 2019) was an Egyptian-Spanish businessman. He was the co-owner of the East Mediterranean Gas Company (EMG). He was an 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.[3]
Hussein Salem | |
|---|---|
| Born | حسين سالم 11 November 1933[1] |
| Died | 13 August 2019 (aged 85)[2] |
| Nationality | Egyptian, Spanish |
| Occupation | 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 |
He was described as "one of the most secretive businessmen in Egypt". He was known as the "Father of Sharm El Sheikh" due to his resort development activities.[4]
References
- ↑ Interpol. "Salem, Hussein". Interpol. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ↑ "وفاة رجل الأعمال حسين سالم فى مدريد عن عمر يناهز 85 عاما". اليوم السابع. 13 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ↑ Bradley, Matt (16 June 2011). Mubarak Associate is Arrested in Spain. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303499204576390063504168454?mod=googlenews_wsj. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- ↑ Hope, Bradley. "Egypt's pursuit of Mubarak's cronies falters Archived 7 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine". The National. 7 May 2013. Retrieved on 7 May 2013.