Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi journalist, dissident, author, columnist, and editor. Jamal was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year in December 2018.
Jamal Khashoggi Biography
| Full Name | Jamal Ahmad Hamza Khashoggi |
| Nickname | Jamal Khashoggi |
| Profession | Journalist, author, columnist, editor, and Dissident |
| Date of Birth | 13 October 1958 |
| Age | 59 years (at the time of death in 2018) |
| Birth Place | Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Hometown | Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Turkish (through his paternal family) |
| Religion | Islam |
Education Qualification
| School | Elementary and secondary education in Saudi Arabia |
| College | Indiana State University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Jamal Khashoggi Age
Jamal Khashoggi was born on 13 October 1958 in Medina, Saudi Arabia. He was 59 years old at the time of his death in 2018, and his zodiac sign was Libra.
Jamal Khashoggi’s Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Hatice Cengiz (fiancee, 2018) |
| Spouse/Wife | Rawia al-Tunisi (divorced) Alaa Nassif (divorced) Hanan Atr (m. 2018) |
| Children | Four |
Jamal Khashoggi Family
| Father’s Name | Ahmad Khashoggi |
| Mother’s Name | Esaff Daftar |
| Brother’s Name | Raid Kjashoggi Sahi bi Ahmed Khashoggi |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Jamal Khashoggi Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 79 kg In pounds – 174 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements | 40=32-15 |
Jamal Khashoggi Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 2 October 2018 |
| Place of Death | At the Saudi consulate in Istanbul |
| Cause of Death | Assassinated (by Saudi government) |
Jamal Khashoggi Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5-10 million (at the time of death in 2018) |
| Annual Income (approx) | None |
| Salary (approx) | None |
| Income Source | Career earning |
Some Lesser Facts About Jamal Khashoggi
- Jamal Khashoggi was born and raised in Medina, and his grandfather was Muhammad Kashoggi.
- Jamal was the nephew of Adnan Kashoggi and the first cousin of Dodi Fayed.
- He received his elementary and secondary education in Saudi Arabia.
- After high school, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana State University in 1982.
- In 1984, he began his career as a journalist and worked as a correspondent for the Saudi Gazette.
- From 1985 to 1987, Jamal Khashoggi worked as an assistant manager of Okaz.
- In 1991, he became managing editor and acting editor–in–chief of Al Madina, a position he held until 1999.
- He served as the deputy editor-in-chief of Arab News from 1999 to 2003.
- In May 2018, Jamal Khashoggi criticized the arrest of women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul.
- His four children were all educated in the U.S., and two of them are U.S. citizens.
FAQ:
How old was Jamal Khashoggi?
59 years old (at the time of death in 2018)
Who was Jamal Khashoggi’s wife?
At the time of death, Khashoggi was married to Hanna Atr.
What is Jamal Khashoggi’s net worth?
At the time of his death, Jamal Khashoggi’s net worth was $5-10 million.