FAMOUS ARAB-CANADIANS
The accomplishments of the Arab-Canadian population are as diverse as the Arab community. Arab-Canadians have distinguished themselves in entertainment, sports, media, academics, and more.
MUSIC
SPORTS
JOHN HANNA
Player and coach, is considered to be the first player in the NHL of Lebanese descent
ED HATOUM
Former NHL player
NAZEM KADRI
An NHL player currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche
JOHN MAKDESSI
A professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
RAMZI ABID
Former NHL player
RAMI SEBEI (A.K.A. SAMI ZAYNE)
WWE professional wrestler
FILM
BUSINESS
Like its music, the Arab world is also host to a wide range of traditional dances, which sometimes accompany some of the musical genres explored and mentioned above. Here, we explore some of the most popular dances of the Arab world.
Ablan Leon
A Lebanese immigrant, founded Leon’s in 1909, which has now become one of Canada's largest retailers, selling a wide range of merchandise.
KEVIN O’LEARY
Co-founded SoftKey Software Products, a successful technology company that sold software geared toward family education and entertainment. Following his success, he appeared on various television shows, including the Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank.
Aldo Bensadoun
Founder of Canadian retailer ALDO, which is best known for its footwear and accessories.
Mohamad Fakih
CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, a Middle Eastern restaurant chain.
ART & LITERATURE
HABIB SALOUM
An author and freelance writer specializing in food, history and travel.
WAJDI MOUAWAD
a notable contributor to Canada's cultural and artistic scene. He is best known as a playwright having written plays for adults, children, and he is also the author of several books.
POLITICS
academics
HODA ELMARAGHY
Distinguished professor, and founding director of the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Centre at the University of Windsor.
HENRY HABIB
A distinguished professor, was the founder of the Department of Political Science at Loyola College in 1961. He was also the Chair of the Department of Political Science at Concordia University from 1982 to 1998
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