Born 1945, Ramallah
Studied medicine, University of Frankfurt, 1965–1971
Attended Al-Ahliya School, Ramallah;
Coptic School in Jerusalem
Member, Palestinian Legislative Council
Second Deputy Speaker, Palestinian Legislative Council, 1998–2006
Chair, Board of Trustees, Ramallah Regional Emergency and Trauma Center, 2006–
Established and heads Abu Raya Rehabilitation Center, Ramallah, 1996–
Member, Palestinian Health Council, 1992
Member, Union of Ramallah People, 1992; Chair, 1994–
Co-founded Patient Friends Society, 1977; Board Chair, 1982– 
Member, Fatah
Board Chair, Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedom
Member, boards of directors of numerous medical, charitable and community organizations and foundations