1962, diploma, Teacher Training. 1962-67, Asst Business Mgr, Arabian American Oil; 1967-69, Representative, Government Relations, Defence Ministry, Saudi Arabia. 1969, with Royal Jordanian Airlines: 1977-78, President, Executive Charter Jet Services, Arab Wings; 1978-97, Sr Vice-President. 1997-2001, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities; 2001, Chief Commissioner, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority; 2004-05, Advisor to King Abdullah II. Since 2005, Senator and Chairman, Tourism and Heritage Committee; Vice-Chairman, Red-Med Region, American Tourism Society. Awards: Highest Jordanian Orders; Austrian Grand Gold Merit; French Grand Maitre de la Legion d'Honeur; Royal Norwegian Order of Merit; French Commandeur de la Legion d'Honeur; Gran Cruz, Spain; Ordre National du Mérite