Hassan Rateb Explained

Hassan Rateb (Arabic: حسن راتب; born in Egypt) is an Egyptian businessman.

Positions

• Sinai University, Chairman.
• Sama Group, Chairman.
• Sinai Cement Company, Chairman.
• Al Mehwar Satellite Channels, Chairman.
• Egyptian Company for Tourism and Entertainment Projects, Chairman.
• Sinai Foundation for Development, Chairman.
• Sama Social Development, Chairman.
• El Takafol Association, Vice President.
• Red Crescent Association in Giza, General Secretary.
• Suez Canal University, Board Member.
• High Committee for Social Development, Committee Member.
• The Egyptian Strategic Project for Regional Development of Sinai, General Coordinator.
• Egyptian Union of Industries - Cement Branch, President.^[1]

Arrest

He was arrested on 28 June 2021 over accusations of funding illegal excavations for antiquities in Egypt.^{[2] [3]} In April 2022, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison.^[4]

See also

• Mehwar TV

External links

• Hassan Rateb's profile on Sinai University

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sinai University. 2010-08-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183748/http://www.su.edu.eg/public_pages/view_pages.php?page_id=36. 2016-03-03. dead.
2. Web site: 2021-06-29. Egyptian businessman Hassan Rateb arrested over funding illegal excavation. 2022-02-05. EgyptToday.
3. Web site: Egyptian businessman to stand trial over financing illegal excavation of antiquities - Courts & Law - Egypt. 2022-02-05. Ahram Online.
4. Web site: 2022-04-21 . Businessman Hassan Rateb sentenced to 5 years rigorous imprisonment over archaeological excavations . 2022-05-18 . Egypt Independent . en-US.