Death of Adnan Kiwan: Most Prominent Syrian Businessman in Ukraine
The deceased left a clear mark on Ukraine's economic and cultural landscape through his diverse projects ranging from real estate to media and cultural centers
October 28, 2024, 7:00 pm

Death of Adnan Kiwan: Most Prominent Syrian Businessman in Ukraine

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Prominent Syrian-Ukrainian businessman Adnan Kiwan, originally from the town of Tafas in Daraa governorate, has passed away, leaving behind a significant economic and cultural legacy in Ukraine.

The deceased was a notable figure in the Ukrainian business world, owning numerous properties in the Odessa region and was known for his activities in the construction and iron sectors. He founded several companies, including "Kiwan Group" and "Kaddour Group" specializing in contracting.

Kiwan, who held a PhD in Civil Engineering, diversified his investments to include shopping centers and business complexes across various Ukrainian cities, in addition to owning the English-language newspaper "Kyiv Post".

Forbes Middle East magazine evaluated the late businessman's wealth at approximately 96 million dollars.

Kiwan was distinguished by his interest in cultural and religious activities, having built the first and largest mosque in Ukraine and contributed to establishing the "Arab Islamic Cultural Center" in Odessa, as well as founding the "Arab Cultural Center for Justice and Democracy".

It's worth noting that Kiwan was one of the most prominent Syrian businessmen in diaspora, successfully building a diverse economic empire and contributing to strengthening the Syrian cultural presence in Ukraine.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
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Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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