Shari Arison facts for kids
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Shari Arison
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Arison in 2009
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| Born | September 9, 1957 New York City, U.S.
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| Citizenship | American-Israeli |
| Education | Drop Out, Miami Dade College |
| Occupation | Businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) |
Jose Antonio Sueiras
(divorced)Miki Dorsman
(divorced)Ofer Glazer
(divorced) |
| Children | four --three with Sueiras --one with Dorsman |
| Parent(s) | Ted Arison Mina Arison Sapir |
| Relatives | Micky Arison (brother) |
Shari Arison (Hebrew: שרי אריסון) was born on September 9, 1957. She is a businesswoman and a philanthropist from the United States and Israel. A businesswoman is someone who runs or owns companies. A philanthropist is someone who gives money and time to help others.
Shari Arison owns a group of companies called Arison Investments. She also leads The Ted Arison Family Foundation, which is a group of organizations that help people. For 21 years, she was the main owner of Bank Hapoalim, a big bank. She sold some of her shares in 2018, so she is no longer the main owner. She also owned a company called Shikun & Binui for 22 years, which she sold in 2018.
In 2007, Forbes magazine said she was the richest woman in the Middle East. She was also the only woman in the top 20 richest people in that region. In November 2021, Forbes estimated her wealth to be about $4.6 billion. This made her the 590th richest person in the world and the fourth richest in Israel. As of January 2024, her wealth was about $4.4 billion. She was ranked 672nd on the list of billionaires and 8th among the richest people in Israel.
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About Shari Arison's Life
Shari Arison was born in New York City. Her father was Ted Arison, who started Carnival Cruise Lines. Her mother was Mina Arison Sapir. Shari has an older brother named Micky.
Moving Between Countries
In 1966, her parents divorced. Shari moved to Israel to live with her mother. When she was 12, she moved back to the U.S. to live with her father. Five years later, she returned to Israel. She joined the Israel Defense Forces, which is Israel's army. In 1999, her father passed away. He left her 35% of his belongings and businesses.
Helping Others and Good Deeds Day
In March 2009, Shari Arison helped organize Israel's third "Good Deeds Day". Her non-profit group, Ruach Tova, encouraged many Israelis to volunteer. As part of this event, a youth orchestra from Palestine played music. They performed for Holocaust survivors near Tel Aviv. The orchestra played classical Arabic songs and songs about peace. This event received attention from news around the world.
Awards and Recognition
In 2010, Shari Arison received an award from the America–Israel Friendship League. This award was called "Partners for Democracy." She earned it for helping to improve the economies of both Israel and the United States.
Shari Arison's Businesses
Shari Arison owns or is involved in several businesses and groups that help people. These include:
- Arison Investments: This is her main investment company.
- The Ted Arison Family Foundation: This foundation supports many good causes.
- Bank Hapoalim: A large bank where she was once the main owner.
- Shikun & Binui: A construction and infrastructure company she used to own.
- Goodnet.org: This is an online website that shares positive news stories.
Shari Arison's Family Life
Shari Arison has been married and divorced three times. Her first husband was Jose Antonio Sueiras. He was an officer on one of her father's ships. They had three children together. Her second husband was Miki Dorsman, a basketball player. They had one child. Her third husband was Ofer Glazer.
See also
In Spanish: Shari Arison para niños
- Arison family
