In 1974 he moved to Italy where he founded the theatrical production and distribution company Film Association of Rome.
Followed in his father's footsteps by acquiring a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Cairo. By the time he was 23 years old he was a medical doctor.
His father was the Surgeon General of Egypt.
In 1964 helped establish Lebanon's movie industry.
After nine years in Italy he moved to the United States where he shifted his focus in the industry from film to TV - founding the production company Harmony Gold in 1983.
Left his medical career to pursue his passion for entertainment production, obtaining a Bachelor of Theater Arts from UCLA.