Wissam Al Mana
Wissam Al Mana is the man of super talented artist, dancer, singer and Jackson family member, Janet Jackson.
Janet certainly needs no introduction but how much do you really know about Wissam Al Mana, not much? Well do not panic because we got you covered. Find out below his top ten facts.
#1 He is from Qatar
Born Wissam Saleh Al Mana on January 1, 1975; the Doha, Qatar native is the son of Sara Al Mana and Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana. He has two brothers, Kamal Saleh Al Mana and Hisham Saleh Al Mana.
#2 Wissam Al Mana is a billionaire
Al Mana manages numerous companies and is reportedly worth $1 billion. He owns the namesake company, Al Mana, with his two brothers, and their venture operate in eight countries, from Saudi Arabia to Oman to Ireland. He is involved in fashion, media, engineering, and real estate.
#3 He is Janet Jackson’s third husband
Janet Jackson was previously married to singer, James DeBarge and later to second husband, Rene Elizondo Jr. The “Rhythm Nation” singer secretly tied the knot to her third hubby, Al Mana in 2012 and confirmed the news in 2013.
#4 He is younger than Jackson
Wissam Al Mana is nine-years-younger than Janet Jackson who was born May 16, 1966.
#5 Al Mana and Janet have a son together
Janet and Wissam Al Mana welcomed a baby boy whom they named Eissa Al Mana in 2017. Janet was 50-years-old when she gave birth.
#6 He serves as director of Al Mana’s fashion
Al Mana’s fashion portfolio includes Hermes, Sonia Rykiel, Agent Provocateur and shareholder in the Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait. His company, Al Mana Luxury Company represents A/X Armani Exchange which have 185 stores and other luxury brands.
#7 His family owns over 50 companies
Wissam Al Mana’s family family businesses includes over 50 companies in the Gulf region from real estate, automotive distribution, engineering and construction, retail, food services and media.
#8 He began dating Janet in 2010
Wisaam Al Mana and Janet Jackson began dating around 2010; at the time he said about her ‘she’s a very special and talented woman who never ceases to amaze me.’
#9 He is ultra-private
Wissam leads a very private life and is not on social media.
#10 Wissam Al Mana is currently single
Reports of their split broke in April 2017 months after their son was born. The couple split amid rumors of abusive behavior towards Janet while she was pregnant.