Salim Haidar (1911–1980) was a Lebanese jurist and politician who held several cabinet posts during the 1950s, including minister of defense.
[3] He was a graduate of Lycée Française and then obtained a PhD in law from Sorbonne University.
[2][3][4] Following his graduation Haidar returned to Lebanon and became a public prosecutor in 1938 and an investigative judge in 1943.
[8] Following his election as a deputy Salim Haidar involved in drafting the Lebanon's first anti-corruption law in 1953.
[3] In addition to his political activities Haidar also published books on Arabic literature and poetry.