Prime Minister Najib Mikati Religion Islam Succeeded by Ramzi Joreig Name Walid Daouk | Nationality Lebanese Political party Independent | |
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Alma mater Saint Joseph University | ||
Education Saint Joseph University | ||
Walid Daouk (Arabic: وليد الداعوق; born 1958) is a Lebanese businessman and politician. He served as information minister between June 2011 and February 2014.
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Early life and education
Daouk was born into a Sunni family, the Daouk Family, in 1958. He received a bachelor's degree in Lebanese and French law from Saint Joseph University.
Career
Daouk is a board member of various companies. He was appointed information minister to the cabinet led by prime minister Najib Mikati in July 2011. Daouk was an independent member of the cabinet and was appointed to the post by Mikati. In March 2013, Daouk drafted the Lebanese internet regulation act, which was regarded by the world association of newspapers and news publishers as a threat for online freedoms. He was also the government commissioner at the Beirut stock exchange.
Daouk's term as information minister ended on 15 February 2014 and Ramzi Joreig succeeded him in the post.