Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
Engineer, Diplomat, Painter, Philanthropist, Soldier

Libyan Tripoli, Libya

Quick Info

Profession	Engineer, Diplomat, Painter, Philanthropist, Soldier
Nationality	Libyan
Date of Birth	25/06/1972
Age	53 years (died on 03, Feb, 2026)
Birthplace	Tripoli, Libya
Date of Death	03/02/2026

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Saif al-Islam Muammar al-Gaddafi
Other Name	Al-Gaddafi
Known For	Being son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Bald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	University of Tripoli (UOT), Tripoli Imadec Executive Education, Vienna London School of Economics, London
Degrees	Bachelor's degree in engineering science (1994) from University of Tripoli Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Imadec Executive Education Doctor of Philosophy (2008) from London School of Economics

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Hometown	Tripoli, Libya
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affair/Girlfriend	Orly Weinerman (2005-2011)

Family

Father	Muammar Gaddafi (deceased)
Mother	Safia Farkash
Siblings	5 brothers: Al-Saadi Gaddafi, Mutassim Gaddafi (deceased), Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Arab Gaddafi (deceased), Khamis Gaddafi (deceased) 1 sister: Ayesha Gaddafi 1 half-brother: Muhammad Gaddafi

Career

Overview	Saif al-Islam was prominent in Libya's political scene as the likely successor to his father, but he never held an official position. He played a crucial diplomatic role, mediating in international affairs and promoting reform. After pursuing an education in engineering and business, he shifted to political and charitable endeavors.
Key Events	In 1998, he founded the Gaddafi International Foundation for Charity Associations. In 2002, he contributed to Libya's weapons of mass destruction program and improved relations with the West. By 2011, he faced charges from the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity for his actions during the civil war.
Later Life	Saif al-Islam attempted to reposition himself in the political landscape after his release in 2017. He announced intentions to run for the presidency in 2026 but was disqualified.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Saif al-Islam was the second son of Muammar Gaddafi and was heavily involved in charity work and international diplomacy.
2. He had previously held a pet white tiger and was passionate about painting.
3. In the early 2000s, he organized Libya's arts exhibitions and engaged in international negotiations for compensation agreements.

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