Shaher Abdulhak is one of Yemen’s wealthiest businessman, and has benefited from his close ties with president Saleh. He founded Shaher Trading in 1963, a firm that swiftly grew into a conglomerate with interests in petroleum and property. However, Abdulhak’s international image has been hurt by allegations surrounding the murder of his son Farouk’s girlfriend, which has led several Western firms to review their connections with him. With Yemen in uproar, he faces a difficult 2011.