Shari Arison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shari Arison
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| שרי אריסון | |
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
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| Children | four --three with Sueiras --one with Dorsman |
| Parent(s) | Ted Arison Mina Arison Sapir |
| Relatives | Micky Arison (brother) |
Shari Arison (born September 9, 1957) is a businesswoman and a person who helps others (a philanthropist). She was born in America but is also an Israeli citizen.
She owns Arison Investments, a group of companies. She also runs The Ted Arison Family Foundation, which is a charity that helps many people. For many years, she was a main owner of Bank Hapoalim, a big bank. She also owned Shikun & Binui, a construction company, for over 20 years.
In 2007, Forbes magazine said she was the richest woman in the Middle East. As of January 2024, Forbes listed her wealth at about $4.4 billion. This made her one of the wealthiest people in Israel.
Early Life and Family
Shari Arison was born in New York City. Her father, Ted Arison, started Carnival Cruise Lines, a famous cruise company. Her mother is Mina Arison Sapir. Shari has an older brother named Micky Arison.
When Shari was nine years old, her parents divorced. She moved to Israel to live with her mother. At age 12, she returned to the U.S. to live with her father. Five years later, she moved back to Israel. There, she joined the Israel Defense Forces, which is Israel's army.
In 1999, Shari's father passed away. He left her a large part of his businesses.
Career Highlights
Shari Arison has been involved in many important projects. In 2003, there were protests at Bank Hapoalim. This happened after some workers lost their jobs.
In March 2009, Shari Arison supported "Good Deeds Day" in Israel. Her non-profit group, Ruach Tova, helped thousands of Israelis volunteer. During this event, a youth orchestra from Palestine played music for people who survived the Holocaust. They played songs about peace. This event received attention from news around the world.
In 2010, Shari Arison received an award. The America–Israel Friendship League gave her the Partners for Democracy award. This was for her work in helping the economies of Israel and the United States grow.
Business and Charity Work
Shari Arison is involved in several businesses and organizations that help people. These include:
- Arison Investments: This is a group of companies she owns.
- The Ted Arison Family Foundation: This is a charity that supports many good causes.
- Bank Hapoalim: She was a major owner of this bank for a long time.
- Shikun & Binui: She also owned this construction company.
- Goodnet.org: This is a website that shares positive news stories.
Personal 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
