Lebanon’s Mikati, Hariri on Forbes Billionaire List

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati, currently trying to form a new government in Lebanon, was ranked by Forbes magazine as the 409th richest person in the world with $2.8 billion. (more…)

Carlos Slim ranks as world’s richest person for second year

At an age when most people enjoy retirement, Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim grew his personal fortune by some $20 billion in one year through gains in his telecommunications and mining businesses.

The value of the 71-year-old’s companies as measured by Forbes, around $74 billion, is nearly twice the projected 2011 gross domestic product of Lebanon, (more…)

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

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. ” (more…)

Carlos Slim Helu to lecture at AUB

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu , who was recently listed by Forbes magazine as the world’s wealthiest man, will present a lecture at AUB entitled “The New Civilization of Knowledge and Technology” on March 17 at 3 pm. (more…)

Another world famous Carlos arrives in Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn , the most famous automotive leader in the world arrived Friday evening  in Beirut aboard a private jet from Paris.

Ghosn’s visit coincides with the visit of another world famous Carlos … Carlos Slim Helu , who was named by Forbes magazine last Wednesday as the richest man in the world.

Both Carloses are sons of Lebanese emigrants. Ghosn’s parents emigrated to Brazil and Helu’s parents emigrated to Mexico. Both leaders are reportedly anxious to invest in Lebanese projects and help the Lebanese economy. (more…)

Helu vowed to contribute to several projects in Lebanon

Lebanese president , Michel Suleiman said during his meeting with Carlos Slim Helu and his accompanying delegation that he wants to strengthen relations with Lebanese expatriates (more…)