Personal: Born in Kobayat (Akkar) on the 15th of August 1928. Married to Carine Joseph Rizkallah. Father of two sons: Mikhayel and Albert.

Education: Faculty of Law, St. Joseph University. Higher Teachers Institute, Lebanese University.

Address: Office: Achrafieh, Centre Sofil, 6th floor, Beirut, Lebanon.

Phone: (01) 204 044 - (03) 600 028.

Political and Public Policy Background: Public Affairs Background: Member of Parliament since 1972. Head of the Finance Committee (several times). Head of the Internal Affairs Committee (several times). Member in several parliamentary committees, including the Foreign Affairs and Justice committees. Minister of Education, Youth and Sports (October 1992 to May 1995). Was the candidate for presidency in 1988 & 2004.