Arab Jamaicans refers to Jamaican citizens of Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian Arab or partial Arab origin or descent. Most are Christians who arrived in the late 19th century, brought by european colonialist.
Notable people
- Richard Azan, People's National Party (PNP) politician and Member of Parliament
- Lady Colin Campbell, author, socialite, radio hostess
- Lisa Hanna, Miss Jamaica and Miss World 1993, politician
- Abraham Elias Issa, businessman, hotelier
- Joey Issa, businessman and philanthropist
- Ken Khouri, record producer
- Anita Mahfood, dancer, actress, singer
- Eli Matalon, businessman, politician
- Kurtis Mantronik, hip hop and electronic-music artist
- Ronnie Nasralla, sportsman, record producer, artist promoter, band manager
- Shahine Fakhourie Robinson, politician
- Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica
- Don Wehby, business executive
- XXXTentacion, rapper, singer, songwriter
- Edward Zacca, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Jamaica; former Governor-General
- Ziadie family
- Maria Ziadie-Haddad, airline pilot
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