José Said Saffie

Since his grandfather Issa Said left Bethlehem to travel to Latin America, the Said family has made important commercial progress. Today Jose Said is a renowned and respected businessman in the world of culture and finance. His business activities have been extended to several countries within Latin America. His affinity to his ancestors and strong ties with Palestinian territories, have been strengthened through The Palestinian Bethlehem 2000 Foundation- Chile, over which he presides. His significant contribution has been directed towards active solidarity to the cause.



Alberto Kassis Sabag

His family emigrated from Bethlehem. After a brief incursion into the textile business, they acquired a small factory producing traditional meat products. His father’s health obliged Alberto Kassis to take charge of the family business from an early age. “Cecinas San Jorge” was formed in 1963 and is one of the most successful companies in Chile and Latin America. Apart from his business responsibilities Alberto Kassis devotes an important amount of time to active work for the land of his ancestors.



Mario Nazal Momares

Emilio Nazal travelled to Chile at the beginning of the 20th Century from the city of Taybeh, Palestine. After forming a textile company, he suffered a serious health setback and therefore his son Mario took over business responsibilities, which required interrupting his chemical and pharmaceutical studies. Creator of the trade mark “Peruggi”, after 5 decades heading national and international markets in the hosiery trade, Mario Nazal decided to devote full time to the cultural and humanitarian task of working actively for the Palestinian cause.