Michel Chalhoub, who had a net worth of $1.1 billion according to Forbes, founded the group in 1955 with his wife, Widad, in Damascus. Courtesy: Chalhoub Group
Michel Chalhoub, who had a net worth of $1.1 billion according to Forbes, founded the group in 1955 with his wife, Widad, in Damascus. Courtesy: Chalhoub Group
Middle East luxury retail pioneer Michel Chalhoub dies aged 89
Chalhoub Group founder presided over the growth of the Dubai-based company, which has more than 750 retail shops across the region and 12,000 employees