Talal Arslan
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His Highness Emir Talal Arslan الأمير طلال أرسلان |
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| Head of the House of Arslan | |
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In office 1989 – present |
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| Preceded by | Emir Faysal Arslan |
| Succeeded by | Prince Majid Talal, as Heir apparent |
| President of the Lebanese Democratic Party | |
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In office 2001 – present |
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| Member of the Parliament of Lebanon | |
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In office 1991–2005 |
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In office 2009 – present |
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| Minister of Tourism | |
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In office 1990–1992 |
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| Minister of Emigrants | |
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In office 1996–1998 |
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| Minister of State | |
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In office 2000–2004 |
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In office 13 June 2011 – 14 June 2011 |
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| Minister of The Displaced | |
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In office 2004–2005 |
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| Minister of Sports and Youth | |
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In office 2008–2009 |
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| Minister of The Displaced | |
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Assumed office 18 December 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Saad Hariri |
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| Born |
12 June 1965 Choueifat, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Lebanese Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Zeina Kheireddine |
| Children | Prince Majid (b. 1994) Princess Kinda (b. 1996) |
| Parents |
Emir Majid Arslan II Khawla Rashid Jumblatt |
| Religion | Druze |
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Styles of Emir Talal Arslan |
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| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
Emir (Prince) Talal Arslan (Arabic: الأمير طلال أرسلان) is a Lebanese politician and the head of the mostly Druze Lebanese Democratic Party. He is the chief of the Arslan family, who claim to be descendants of the Lakhmids.
Arslan was born in Choueifat to the late Druze leader Emir Majid Arslan. He studied at Charley Saad school in Choueifat, now known as SABIS International School. He then moved to London to continue his studies because of the war in Lebanon. Before taking over his duties, his mother, Emirah Khawlah Majid Arslan, was the family chief. During her reign his brother, Emir Faysal Arslan, was also involved in politics.
Arslan has a bachelor's degree in political sciences from George Washington University and a master's degree from the American University of Beirut.
Arslan met his wife Zeina Kheireddin, now known as Emirah Zeina Talal Arslan, in London. They got married on 17 July 1993 and bore two children: Emir Majid (b. 8 April 1994) and Emirah Kinda (b. 30 April 1996).
Arslan resides in "Khaldeh Palace", or "Dar Khaldeh", located in Khalde, Choueifat, Lebanon. The palace has been the residence of the chief of the Arslan family since the beginning of the 20th century. It is the official residence of other members of the family such as Princess Khawla Majid and Princess Zeina Majid. Before that, the official residence of the head of the dynasty was in the "Serail of the Arslan family" in Choueifat (Arabic: سراي الأمير جمال الدّين الأرسلاني) that was built in the 17th century and is still used today by family members for private retreats.
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