"Ali has always been an optimistic and outgoing person, " the source close to the family said, adding that the young man loves photography, movies, cars and motorcycles.

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St Ali imports and roasts their own beans, meaning you will almost always find something interesting there.

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"Every step of the way he had to catch up, but he was always five steps behind, " Goldstein said of Ben Ali.

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Mr. Ali, who runs a cold-storage and agriculture business with his brother, said he has always been passionate about animals.

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