Born 1942, Iraq
Journalist since 1959; youngest member of the Iraqi Journalists Union
Established ‎Al Mada daily and Al Mada for Media, Culture & Arts, 2003
Launched the Cultural Development Fund, which sponsors Iraqi and pan-Arab cultural events
Owner, Fkr Al-Jadeed
Founder, Al Najh Center for Socialist Research and Studies in the Arab World, 1983 
Founder, Tariq al Shaab, 1973
Deputy Chair, Iraqi Journalists Union, 1970 -1980
Deputy Chair, International Journalists Organization Social Committee