#57 Khattar Hadathi: Legacy, Loyalty & Lebanon’s History | خطار حدثي: الإرث، الوفاء، وتاريخ لبنان episode artwork

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#57 Khattar Hadathi: Legacy, Loyalty & Lebanon’s History | خطار حدثي: الإرث، الوفاء، وتاريخ لبنان

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ricardo Karam meets Khattar Hadathi, a man whose life has been deeply intertwined with Lebanon’s history, politics, and aviation industry.Born in Baskinta, Khattar grew up in a family rich in values and relationships, but his life took a turn when he lost his father at the age of eight.Despite this early loss, he inherited a vast network of friendships, most notably his close bond with President Camille Chamoun, who became a mentor and father figure, instilling in him principles that shaped his life.Khattar joined the Middle East Airlines in 1963, embarking on a remarkable career in aviation. From witnessing its golden era to standing by it through its toughest times, he played a pivotal role in the airline’s development, working in public relations and solidifying MEA’s presence on the international stage.His journey took him to Geneva and London before he ultimately returned to Lebanon to continue his career and start a family. Having been kidnapped three times and shot twice, yet he never wavered in his commitment to Lebanon and its institutions.From behind-the-scenes political dealings to his role in MEA’s legacy, his life is a testament to resilience, loyalty, and love to his country. Join Ricardo Karam for an eye-opening conversation with Khattar Hadathi who shares untold stories, personal reflections, and a lifetime of experiences that shaped Lebanon’s modern history. في هذه الحلقة، يلتقي ريكاردو كرم مع خطار حدثي الذي ارتبطت حياته بشكل عميق بتاريخ لبنان، سياسته، وصناعة الطيران. وُلِد في بسكنتا ونشأ في عائلة غنية بالقيم والعلاقات، لكن حياته تغيّرت عندما فقد والده في سن الثامنة. على الرغم من هذا الفقدان المبكر، ورث شبكة واسعة من الصداقات، أبرزها علاقته القوية مع الرئيس كميل شمعون الذي أصبح مرشده ووالده الروحي، وغرس فيه المبادئ التي شكلت حياته. انضمّ خطار إلى شركة طيران الشرق الأوسط عام 1963، وبدأ مسيرة مهنية رائعة في مجال الطيران. من خلال مشاهدته لعصرها الذهبي ووقوفه إلى جانبها في أصعب أوقاتها، لعب دوراً محورياً في تطوير الشركة، حيث عمل في قسم العلاقات العامة وعزز وجودها على الساحة الدولية. أخذته رحلاته إلى جنيف ولندن قبل أن يعود إلى لبنان ليواصل مسيرته المهنية ويؤسس عائلته. تمّ اختطافه ثلاث مرات وأصيب برصاصتين، لكنه لم يتراجع أبداً في التزامه تجاه لبنان ومؤسساته. انضموا إلى ريكاردو كرم وخطار حدثي في حوار يكشف عن قصص غير مروية، تأمّلات شخصية، وتجارب حياة شكّلت تاريخ لبنان الحديث.

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