Salim Wardeh (Arabic: سليم وردة) (born October 1, 1968, in Zahle, Lebanon) was the Minister of Culture in Lebanon until June 2011, when he was replaced by Gaby Layoun.Lebanese PM finishes new gov't line-up - Politics - Kuwait News Agency 13 June 2011 Wardeh is Greek-Catholic and is a member of the Lebanese Forces which in turn is a member of the March 14 Alliance. Wardeh is a member of the board of directors of Tell Shiha Hospital. He also holds Australian citizenship.
Business career He is the General Manager of Solifed, a family business specializing in making wine that was founded in 1971 but dates back to 1893.http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=83656
Personal life He is married to Nidal Hakim and has two children Macy(1996) and Aziz(1998)
Miscellaneous He underwent a failed kidnapping attempt in 1977. The kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom from Wardeh's wealthy business family.http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=83656
See also Lebanese government of November 2009 Lebanese Forces March 14 Alliance Lebanese Christians Lebanese Australians List of Lebanese people Lebanese wine
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Notes Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.
External links Official website of Solifed Solifed's profile on 1st Lebanon