Wadih Fares
President and Founder, WM Fares Group · Canada
Wadih Fares is the CEO of WM Fares Group. Fares is based in Canada. Fares was born in 1950 in Lebanon and educated at Dalhousie University and Technical University of Nova Scotia.
Lebanese-born Canadian property developer and engineer who fled civil war and immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1976. Founded WM Fares Group in 1983, building it into one of Atlantic Canada's largest residential and commercial development firms. Recipient of the Order of Canada and Honorary Consul of Lebanon for the Maritimes.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Wadih Fares's real estate development activities in Halifax, including the confirmation of a purchase of Risley's Halifax mansion and his involvement in major residential projects such as the Rockingham South development. The coverage also highlights Fares's philanthropic contributions, including a significant donation to the QE II Foundation's BMO Ride For Cancer Fundraiser and recognition from Halifax Harbourside Rotary.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1950 · Lebanon
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Education
- Dalhousie University, Technical University of Nova Scotia
- Awards
- honorary doctorate, Member of the Order of Canada, Order of St. Gregory the Great, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
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Wadih Fares: FAQ
- Who is Wadih Fares?
- Wadih Fares is the President and Founder of WM Fares Group, based in Canada.
- What company does Wadih Fares lead?
- Wadih Fares is CEO of WM Fares Group.
- Where was Wadih Fares educated?
- Wadih Fares studied at Dalhousie University, Technical University of Nova Scotia.