Ahmad Bey Daouk (Arabic: أحمد بيك الداعوق; 1892–1979) was a Lebanese politician who on two occasions became Prime Minister of Lebanon.
[2] Daouk's notable career began in 1915 where he worked as an engineer at the Société Générale des Sucreries within the refinery industry of Egypt.
[4] His first mandate was renowned for helping pave the way for Lebanon's independence, after he had stepped down from his role in 1942 increasing the pressure asserted on France's actions by the United Kingdom and the western powers.
Although he had very close ties with France on the political sphere, Daouk was known for fully supporting the idea of a free and independent Lebanese republic.
After his second mandate, Daouk became a director of the OGERO group, Lebanon's telecommunications company, he also had an intuitive role in real estate.
[6] On 15 May 1960, Daouk took initiative and formed an interim government while heading it as prime minister to hold back the increasing tensions in Lebanon during the political vacuum of the early 1960s.
Omar Bey Daouk was quoted by Michel Chiha's personal observations: “…My recently departed friend had all the characteristics of a sage.
He was known for his quiet discernment, his respect for the rights of others, for his perfect understanding of the country’s multiplicity, his sense of harmony and his recognition of the political and social benefits that Greater Lebanon offered all its citizens.
The nation will always remember what he stood for and will always be grateful for the public contributions of this exemplary man…” ‘Omar Bey Daouk’, M.C., Le Jour, November 1949.