Sherif Abdallah
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Sherif Abdallah | |
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| Born | 18 August 1958 Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Italian / Haitian |
Sherif Abdallah (born 18 August 1958) is an Egyptian businessman and entrepreneur.[1] Born in Cairo to an Egyptian father and an Italian mother, Abdallah emigrated to Haiti in 1981.[2][1] He founded an insurance company Les Assurances Léger S.A., a helicopter rental company, and a hotel and conference center.
Background
[edit]Abdallah was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1958 and is the son of an Egyptian father and an Italian mother. He emigrated to Haiti in 1981.
Business
[edit]Over the past four decades, he has contributed to Haiti's economic development through ventures in tourism, real estate, banking, aviation, public service, and charitable activities. His efforts have been driven by a commitment to liberal democracy, good governance, and international commerce.[3] Abdallah has also been active in responding to various crises in Haiti, providing support to public and private organizations.[4]
Italian Consul
[edit]Since 2012, Abdallah has served as the Honorary Italian General Consul in Port-au-Prince.[5][6] In recognition of his service, he was honored as a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy by President Sergio Mattarella.
Canadian government sanctions
[edit]On December 5, 2022, the Canadian government imposed sanctions on several Haitian businessmen, including Abdallah,[1] alleging financial support for gangs.[7] Abdallah denies any involvement and subsequently resigned from the Board of Directors at Sogebank, one of Haiti's largest commercial banks.[8] He is represented by legal firms in the United States and Canada.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sanctioned Businessmen From Haiti Run Business Operations In The Dominican Republic". The Latin Times. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Persons". Government of Canada. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "EL EQUIPO". Fondationlgl (in French). Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b "Haitian Business Men with Integrity". 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Italian Consulate".
- ^ "Embassy Directory".
- ^ "How US lawyers and bankers aided powerful Haitian tycoons now sanctioned over corruption by Canada - ICIJ". ICIJ. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "How US lawyers and bankers aided powerful Haitian tycoons now sanctioned over corruption by Canada". International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
External links
[edit]- Official website, Sherif Abdallah