he man who brought the first shopping mall to Israel shows no signs of slowing down at age 84.

This year, Azrieli gained control of Granite Hacarmel, an Israeli energy and engineering company, for approximately US$150 million.

He’ll also finance a major portion of a $2-million restoration of a historic public square in downtown Jerusalem.

"I've always felt the need to participate in the growth and economic
development of Israel..."
- David Azrieli