Lebanese politician (born 1946)
Nicolas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman and politician. He was the minister of economy and trade between 2011 and 2014.
Early life and education
Nahas was born in Tripoli on 28 November 1946.[1] He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Saint Joseph University in 1972[2] Then he attended the postgraduate ISMP program at Harvard Business School in 1992.[1] and received a degree in business administration there.[2]
Career
Nahas began his career as a businessman in varied fields.[3] In 2005, he was appointed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati as the chief economical counsellor.[1] Nahas was appointed minister of economy and trade on 13 June 2011 to the cabinet led by Najib Mikati.[4][5] He was one of the government ministers appointed by the prime minister in the cabinet.[6]
Personal life
Nahas is married to Antoinette Haidar and has three children.[1]
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Political offices
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Minister of Economy and Trade 2011-2014
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