A yman Hariri is a billionaire businessman and the second son of the late Rafic Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon who was assassinated in 2005. He inherited a significant stake in his father's vast construction and investment empire, which was built through the company Saudi Oger. After his father's death, the family's fortunes in the construction business waned, leading to the eventual shutdown of Saudi Oger.
Ayman, who has a background in computer science, pivoted away from the family's traditional construction business and into the world of technology. In 2017, he co-founded Vero, a subscription-based social media platform that aims to provide an ad-free and more authentic user experience compared to its competitors. He has also been involved in managing the family's other investments, including a stake in the Arab Bank. His career represents a generational shift from old-world construction to modern technology ventures.
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