Amr Zedan

Amr F. Zedan (born 17 September 1974) is a Saudi Arabian businessman, a serial venture capital investor, Thoroughbred horse breeder, and the president of the Saudi Arabian Polo Association.[1][2][3]

Official positions

Business ventures

Zedan is the Chairman of family business the Zedan Group,[6] a Saudi Engineering Conglomerate headquartered in Khobar.[7]

His Zedan Racing Stables owned Medina Spirit, the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby.[3][8] Medina Spirit is named for Zedan's home city of Medina.[9] The Kentucky Derby win came only five years after Zedan Racing Stables was started. Also he is an avid polo player, and Patron of Zedan Polo team.[10]

Net-worth

Amr F. Zedan's net-worth is estimated at $400 million.[11]

Alma Mater

Personal life

Zedan was born in Los Angeles, California.[12]

He is married to Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan.[13]

References
  1. "Amr Zedan, Chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation on the importance of sport in the kingdom". BURO. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. "Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia". Arab News.
  3. "Zedan Racing – Thoroughbred Racing Stable of Amr F. Zedan".
  4. "عن الاتحاد – الاتحاد السعودي للبولو". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  5. "Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia". Arab News. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. "ZEDAN – Your Partner of Choice in Saudi Arabia". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  7. "About – Zedan Racing".
  8. "bargain-buy-medina-spirit-pays-off-for-zedan". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  9. Frakes, Jason. "What's in a name? How Medina Spirit and the Kentucky Derby horses got their names". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  10. "About – Zedan Racing". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  11. "Amr Zedan Biography, Age, Businesses and Net Worth". Contents101. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  12. "New Owner Amr Zedan is Thinking Big". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 20 March 2017.
  13. "Jordanian Princess Noor Bint Asem Marries Saudi Amr Zedan". Arabia Weddings. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
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