Kawar family
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| Kawar family عائلة كوّار | |
|---|---|
| Business family | |
| Current region | Amman, Jordan |
| Place of origin | Palestine |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Founder | Amin Kawar |
| Current head | Karim Kawar, Rudain Kawar |
| Estate(s) | Kawar Group |
| Website | https://www.kawar.com |
The Kawar family (Arabic: عائلة كوّار) is a Jordanian–Palestinian business family known for its role in the country's economic development. The family established one of Jordan's earliest private enterprises and later built a diversified conglomerate active in shipping, logistics, energy, healthcare, and ICT.[1][2]
History
Amin Kawar founded the *Amirate Pharmacy* in Amman in 1926, one of the first pharmacies in Transjordan, and discovered phosphate deposits in Russeifa in 1935.[1] His son Tawfiq Amin Kawar established Amin Kawar & Sons in the 1950s, expanding into maritime shipping and logistics.[2] These ventures became the foundation of the modern Kawar Group, which operates across multiple sectors.[1]
Notable members
- Amin Kawar – Founder; early industrialist credited with phosphate discovery.[1]
- Tawfiq Amin Kawar – Founder of Amin Kawar & Sons; maritime sector pioneer.[2]
- Karim Kawar – President of Kawar Group; former Ambassador of Jordan to the United States (2002–2007); founder of Kawar Energy and co-founder of IrisGuard.[3]
- Rudain Kawar – CEO of Amin Kawar & Sons; recipient of the Medal of the State Centennial for contributions to Jordan's economy.[4]
- Widad Kawar – Cultural historian and founder of the Tiraz Centre; recognized for preserving traditional Palestinian and Jordanian textiles.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Our Company". Kawar Group. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kawar Group – Family Business Histories". Family Business Histories. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ↑ "Economy, Energy, and Youth: Interview with Ambassador Karim Kawar". Jordan News. 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kawar Receives Medal of the State Centennial". Amin Kawar & Sons. 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ↑ "Widad Kawar Official Website". Tiraz Centre. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
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