Abdel Mohsin Al-Qattan (5 November 1929 - 4 December 2017) was a Palestinian businessman and politician.
Abdel Mohsin Al-Qattan | |
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 Abdel Mohsin Al-Qattan | |
| Born | 5 November 1929 Jaffa, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel) |
| Died | 4 December 2017 |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder, A. M. Qattan Foundation |
| Children | 4, including Omar Al-Qattan |
Al-Qattan was born on 5 November 1929 in Jaffa.[1] He was educated at Ayyubid School in Jaffa, followed by An-Nahda College in Jerusalem.[1] In 1947, he enrolled at the American University of Beirut and earned a degree in business studies.[1]
In 1993, he founded the A. M. Qattan Foundation, a not-for-profit developmental organisation based in Ramallah.[2][3] The chairman is his son Omar Al-Qattan.[3]
In June 2018, the Foundation opened a $21 million headquarters building and arts centre in Ramallah.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Abdel Mohsin Al-Qattan". 9 October 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Shehadeh, Raja (21 December 2017). "Abdel Mohsin Al-Qattan obituary". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ a b c Wainwright, Oliver (29 June 2018). "'Beacon of culture': West Bank's £16m arts centre opens against huge odds". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2018.