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Lebanese Businesswoman

Myrna Emile Bustani (Arabic: ميرنا إميل البستاني) (born 20 December 1937) is a Lebanese businesswoman, philanthropist, socialite and former parliamentarian.

Daughter of Emile Bustani, she was the first woman to serve in the Lebanese parliament (1963-1964) after she took charge of representing her father's parliament seat upon his death in 1963.^[1] Bustani is a big contributor towards cultural events in Lebanon and a patron of the arts.

She is a chairperson of the Al Bustan International Festival in Lebanon.^[2]

Early life

Myrna Bustani was born in Beirut on December 20, 1937 to Emile and Laura Bustani.

Her parents courted at the Grand Hotel in Beit Mery during the 1930s prior to their marriage. Emille would years later buy the same building in auction, that would later be transformed into the