France's Legion of Honour granted to businessman Uthman al-Aidi - 1988

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The Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) was given to the Syrian businessman by French President Francois Mitterrand on May 10, 1988. Uthman al-Aidi was a major investor in France, having established the world-famous Le Royal Monceau, a 5-star hotel in Paris.