Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
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Talal Abu-Ghazaleh | |
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 HE Dr.Talal Abu-Ghazaleh in 2006 | |
| Born | April 22, 1938 |
| Nationality | Jordanian, Palestinian |
| Education | American University of Beirut |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Organization | Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organisation |
| Known for | Chairman of TAG-ORG |
| Children | 4 |
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| Website | www |
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (Arabic: طلال أبو غزالة; born 22 April 1938) is a Jordanian-Palestinian businessman, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), an international company headquartered in Jordan. He has been recognized for his role in promoting intellectual property rights in the Arab world.[1]
Early life
Abu-Ghazaleh was born on 22 April 1938 in Jaffa, Palestine. His father was a businessperson dealing with oil companies, and his mother was of Syrian descent from Damascus. The family fled or was expelled to Lebanon following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.[2]
Education and career
Abu-Ghazaleh attended the American University of Beirut, where he began his career as a teacher and translator while still a student. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1960. Abu-Ghazaleh later received several honorary doctorates from various institutions.[3]
In 1969, Abu-Ghazaleh founded his own firms specializing in accounting and intellectual property rights. He has established partnerships with various global organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.[citation needed]
Selected honors
- Senator, Jordanian Upper House, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2016).[citation needed]
- The Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2016, from the American University of Beirut (2016). [citation needed]
- ֺ Honorary Award for recognition and acknowledgment of the strong partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, Jordan (2016).[citation needed]
- Honorary Award for Enhancing the Sino-Arab Relations from HE Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Egypt (2016).[4]
- Abu-Ghazaleh Social Responsibility Awards launched by CSR Regional Network for his efforts in social initiatives, Kingdom of Bahrain (2014).[citation needed]
- Visionary Leader Award from the Asian Education Leadership Awards, the UAE (2013)[citation needed]
- Member of the WTO Panel on Defining the Future of Trade, Geneva, 2012.[citation needed]
- The Arab Award for Media Creativity from the Arab Media Forum, Kuwait-2012.[citation needed]
- Member of the Upper House, Amman, Jordan, (2010-2011).[citation needed]
- Man of the Year Award from Palestine International Institute, Amman, 2012.[citation needed]
- Award of “Arab ICT Personality” of the Year 2010 from Union of Arab ICT Associations, Kingdom of Bahrain (2010).[5]
- Honorary Award, The Arab Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AFPIPR), Jordan, 2009.
- The International Lifetime Achievement Award, Dubai, UAE, 2008.[citation needed]
- IP Hall of Fame Inductee, IP Hall of Fame Academy, Chicago, USA, 2007.[citation needed]
- Aljazeera Award for Lifetime Achievement, Qatar (2004).
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Canisius College, New York, USA, 1988.[citation needed]
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The American University of Beirut, Lebanon (1960).[citation needed]
- Order of the Republic (Tunisia), 1985.[citation needed]
- Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, France, 1985.[citation needed]
- Coat of Arms of the Kuwaiti Association of Accountants and Auditors, 1983.[citation needed]
- Gold Mercury International Award, Bahrain, 1978.[citation needed]
- Decoration of Independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jordan 1967.[5]
Selected chairmanships
- Jordanian National Orchestra Association – JOrchestra (2014).[5]
- Chair of the International, Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA), London (1985–present); in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, (ECOSOC).[6]
Selected board memberships
- Member of the Advisory Board of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, the United Arab Emirates (2014)[5]
- Member of Bretton Woods Committee, the United States (2014).[citation needed]
- Board of Trustees, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon (1980–1982).[7]
Music patronages
- TAGO Golden Jubilee concert, London, UK (July 1997).[8]
- Private concert by Ramzi Yassa, Seattle, USA (1994).[citation needed]
- Patron, Freunde der Salzburger Festspâele, Salzburg, Austria (1976).[5]
Initiatives and publications
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Dictionary 2nd edition (2013).[citation needed]
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary 2nd edition (2013).[citation needed]
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Dictionary of Patents (2012).[citation needed]
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal Dictionary (2012).[citation needed]
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Collocations Dictionary (2012).[citation needed]
- Abu-Ghazaleh ICT Directory (2008).[citation needed]
- The Abu-Ghazaleh Accountancy & Business Dictionary (2001).
- The Abu-Ghazaleh IP Dictionary (2000).[citation needed]
- The Abu-Ghazaleh English-Arabic Dictionary of Accounting (1978).[9]
References
- ^ "Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, the 'Godfather of Arab accounting'". france24.com. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "From Palestine refugee to achiever". Gulf News. 26 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Abu-Ghazaleh, Talal (2018). Blankets Become Jackets: Selected Stories of A Life Blessed by Suffering (PDF) (Second ed.). Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. ISBN 978-9957-559-14-4.
- ^ "Decoration of Enhancing the Sino-Arab Relations by HE Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China". Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Abu-Ghazaleh Resume 2017" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Selected Chairmanships". Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global. Archived from the original on 20 January 2009.
- ^ "Board Memberships". Talal Abu-Ghazaleh. Archived from the original on 11 November 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ "Talal Abu-Ghazaleh" (PDF). chamber.org.hk. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Marketing Publications". Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015.
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Categories:
- 1938 births
- Living people
- Palestinian businesspeople
- Jordanian businesspeople
- Syrian businesspeople
- Jordanian people of Syrian descent
- Syrian billionaires
- Palestinian billionaires
- 21st-century Palestinian people
- Jordanian people of Palestinian descent
- American University of Beirut alumni
- Members of the Senate of Jordan
- Recipients of the Order of Independence (Jordan)
- Recipients of the Legion of Honour