text: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (; born 22 April 1938) is a Jordanian-Palestinian businessman, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), an international company headquartered in Jordan. He has been recognized for his role in promoting intellectual property rights in the Arab world.
  Early life
  Abu-Ghazaleh was born on 22 April 1938 in Jaffa, Palestine. His father was a businessperson dealing with oil companies, and his mother was of Syrian descent from Damascus. The family relocated to Lebanon following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
  Education and career
  Abu-Ghazaleh attended the American University of Beirut, where he began his career as a teacher and translator while still a student. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1960. Abu-Ghazaleh later received several honorary doctorates from various institutions.
  In 1969, Abu-Ghazaleh founded his own firms specializing in accounting and intellectual property rights. He has established partnerships with various global organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
  Controversies
  Abu-Ghazaleh was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in 2007 but was later removed following controversial statements he made.
  Selected honors
  Senator, Jordanian Upper House, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2016).