Education:
- Graduate of the prestigious University of Bristol, United Kingdom, Faculty of Medical Sciences – Class of 1977.
Residence:
- United States of America – State of Ohio.
Work and Experience:
- Considered one of the most renowned cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons in the United States.
- Holder of the American Board certification for many years.
- Author of more than twenty publications in medical fields.
- Currently practicing at Allen Medical Center in Ohio.
- Serves as Chief of Physicians at the center.
Bilal al-Dalati – American Politician
Education and Residence:
- A Syrian businessman who moved to the United States in 1984 to pursue studies and begin a career in media.
Media Career:
- Founded an Arab-American newspaper in Anaheim County, California.
- Established the first Arabic-language radio station in 1992.
- Launched the first Arabic-language television channel in the United States in 2000.
- Currently hosts a television talk show featuring prominent Arab and American figures.
Business and Activities:
- A successful entrepreneur in the fields of mortgage loans, insurance, and construction contracting.
- Formerly chaired the Syrian-American Club and served as its Director of Public Relations.
- Member of the Arab-American Council, focusing on youth affairs.
- Took part in organizing the Arab-American Day Festival, which gathers between 150,000 and 200,000 participants, including politicians and activists.
Political Life:
- Began his political career with the Republican Party.
- Left the Republican Party due to its anti-Arab and anti-Muslim positions and its bias toward Israel.
- Joined the Democratic Party upon invitation from its chairman and was warmly received.
- Ran in the recent municipal elections; although not elected, he affirmed his determination to run again in the upcoming cycle.
