27. Wael Arakji

Age: 29
Occupation: Basketball Player
Nationality: Lebanese
Residence: Lebanon
Category: Sports & Entertainment

Lebanese basketball player Arakji contributed to his team's Al Riyadi Club’s Beirut victory in the first-ever Basketball Champions League Asia, helping them win a spot at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024. He was named most valuable player twice in FIBA Asia Cup 2022 and BCL Asia 2024. Arakji has been the most valuable player in multiple tournaments, including the Dubai International Championship, Lebanese Basketball League, WASL West Asia Zone, and WASL Final 8. He is also a brand ambassador for Nike and Red Bull in the MEA region. In October 2024, Arakji signed to join Qatar’s Al Arabi Sports Club.