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Zeina Akar
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زينة عكر
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Akar in 2021
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
| In office 21 January 2020 – 10 September 2021 |
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| President | Michel Aoun |
| Prime Minister | Hassan Diab |
| Preceded by | Ghassan Hasbani |
| Succeeded by | Saadeh Al Shami |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 21 January 2020 – 10 September 2021 |
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| President | Michel Aoun |
| Prime Minister | Hassan Diab |
| Preceded by | Elias Bou Saab |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Sleem |
| Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants | |
| In office Ad interim 19 May 2021 – 10 September 2021 |
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| President | Michel Aoun |
| Prime Minister | Hassan Diab |
| Preceded by | Charbel Wehbe |
| Succeeded by | Abdallah Bou Habib |
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| Born | c. 1964 (age 60–61) Koura, Lebanon |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Jawad Adra |
| Alma mater | Lebanese American University |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
Zeina Akar (born around 1964) is a politician from Lebanon. She served as the Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon. Her time in office was from January 21, 2020, to September 10, 2021. She made history as the first woman to become a defence minister in the Arab world.
About Zeina Akar
Zeina Akar was born in Koura, a place in Lebanon. She went to the Lebanese American University. There, she earned a degree in marketing and management.
In 1998, Zeina Akar and her husband started a group. It was called the Social and Cultural Development Association (INMA). This group worked to help people in Kefraya and across Lebanon. They offered services for education, health, and economic support. Zeina Akar also worked as the executive director of "Information International." This was a company that did research and offered advice.
Her Role in Government
In January 2020, Zeina Akar was chosen for important roles. She became the Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. She was one of six women appointed to the government. This new government was led by Prime Minister Hassan Diab. Her appointment was very important. She was the first woman to hold the defence minister position in Lebanon. She was also the first in the entire Arab world.
Some people wondered about her appointment. This was because she did not have a military background. However, Prime Minister Diab said that specialists were not always needed for the job. The government she joined was called "technocratic." This means its members were chosen for their skills. They were not chosen just because of their political party.
When she took office, Zeina Akar spoke about important ideas. She said people had the right to protest and ask the government for action. She also said the government must work for the people's best interests. Her main goal was to fight corruption. She asked people to watch what she would do before judging her. After a big explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020, the government resigned. Zeina Akar continued to manage her ministries until a new government was formed.
Personal Life
Zeina Akar follows the Greek Orthodox religion. She is married to Jawad Adra. He is a businessman who runs a large research company. Jawad Adra also built the Nabu Museum. This museum holds many old items, mostly from his own collection. They were married in Cyprus.
See also
In Spanish: Zeina Akar para niños
