Carlos Slim tells his Lebanon hometown: I came to help the young people in this region

carlos slim helu , lebanon
Carlos Slim the Lebanese- Mexican billionaire that was named by Forbes magazine on March 11 as the richest man in the world visited today his hometown Jazzine in south Lebanon.

During his visit he addressed the people of Jazzine : “Oh sons of Jazzine I am very happy and honored to be present with with you today in the town where my father was born and proud of my presence with you, especially the presence of the youth and children. We all , residents and expatriates must unite in exploring new horizons for the young people, especially in the Jazzine area. You are always in my heart, and Jazzine too , the town where my dad was born more than 100 years…. and I have come to help the young people in this region. “

After the huge reception in Jezzine, Slim visited the house where his father was born and the cemetery of his family. He then visited the home of his cousin Suleiman Karam where they had a private lunch.

According to Forbes Carlos Slim Helu is worth $53.5 billion, $500m more than Bill Gates.

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4 comments for “Carlos Slim tells his Lebanon hometown: I came to help the young people in this region”

  1. Need to see action no just TALK!
    What is his plan to help the young? hands out won’t help; jobs would.

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    Posted by Jamil | March 16, 2010, 8:57 pm
  2. Jamil, why dont you open up a cafe amd employ a couple of youth workers :)

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    Posted by Ask my mum | March 17, 2010, 4:47 am
  3. actually, he’s not a man who hands out, he believes in action and providing jobs.he already employs hundreds of thousands of people all over the world… I am sure there are lots of Lebanese among them too. he sets up companies and its up to the individuals to be up to the challenge.
    way to go Mr. Helu… the world needs more of you…

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    Posted by Nabih | March 18, 2010, 9:54 pm
  4. nice l am very glad because you have visited lebanon ,,, all what l want to tell you have made a great job like help others,,,,you are one of the people that give’s us without especting anything in return … thank for you and lebanon is very happy because we have a person like you

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    Posted by fadl manana | May 28, 2010, 3:18 pm

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