SALAM FAMILY

prominent lebanese family involved in education, philanthropy, and politics.

Salim Ali (1869–1938). One of the major Sunni Muslim figures in Beirut during the late Ottoman period. In addition to his activities as a merchant, he served as mayor of Beirut and was a member of the Ottoman parliament.

Anbara (1897–1986). Daughter of Salim Ali. She was born in Beirut and became a leading author, translator, and feminist. She married Palestinian educator Ahmad al-Samih al-Khalidi and in 1929 moved first to Jaffa and then to Jerusalem. She participated in a women's political meeting that same year that marched to the British high commissioner to present their grievances.

Salim (1922–). Businessman. After completing his studies at the American University of Beirut in 1947, he worked for Middle East Airlines. He was chairman and chief executive officer from 1982 to 1992.

Tammam (1945–). Son of Saʾib Salam. He went into business in 1968. In 1974, he formed the Ruwwad al-Islah movement. As the heir to the Salam family's political leadership, he was first elected to the parliament in 1996.

Hala Salaam Maksoud (1943–2002). Granddaughter of Salim Ali. She studied at the American University of Beirut and earned a Ph.D. in political theory from Georgetown University. She taught at both Georgetown University and George Mason University. A leading personality in the Arab-American community, she served as president of the Association of Arab-American University Graduates, the Arab Women's Council, and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. She married Clovis Maksoud, former ambassador for the League of Arab States to the United Nations.

Ghida (1963–). Married Prince Talal bin Muhammad of Jordan, nephew of King Hussein ibn Talal, in 1991.

see also american university of beirut (aub); hussein ibn talal; khalidi, ahmad al-samih al-; salam, saʾib.

michael r. fischbach