Early Life
Bahaa El-Dine Rafic Al-Hariri was born on April 26, 1966, in Saudi Arabia. He is the eldest son of the late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. He spent his early years in Saudi Arabia.
Rise to Success
Bahaa Hariri graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts/Science and later earned a Master of Business Administration from the same institution. He initially worked for his family's construction business, Saudi Oger Ltd. However, Bahaa later founded the Horizon Group in 2002, a real estate holding company with investments in Lebanon, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. He is also the majority owner of Globe Express Services, a logistics company operating in over 100 countries.
Key Business Strategies
Bahaa Hariri's business strategy involves strategic investments in real estate, particularly in the Middle East. He played a key role in the revitalization of the Abdali district in Amman, Jordan. His focus on logistics through Globe Express Services has also been a significant aspect of his business ventures.
Philanthropy
Bahaa Hariri is known for his philanthropic activities, including donations to the Lebanese American University Medical Center (LAUMC) for COVID-19 vaccination efforts. He has also supported the Rafik Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering at Boston University. Bahaa and his wife founded the Bahaa and Hassnah Hariri Foundation, focusing on relief response, job creation, and cultural heritage in Lebanon.