Born 1958, Nablus, Palestine
PhD and Master’s in Economic Development, University of Sussex, United Kingdom 
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Birzeit University
PA Prime Minister, 2019–2024
President, Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction 
Member, Governing Board, Islamic Development Bank 
PA Minister of Public Works and Housing, 2005, 2008
Co-founder, Palestine Development Fund, Palestinian Housing Council, and the National Institute for Information Technology 
Secretary General, Palestinian Central Election Commission, 1996 
Member, Fateh Central Committee, 2009–
Professor and Dean, Birzeit University 
Head, Palestinian Delegation to multilateral negotiations on economic and regional cooperation
Member, Palestinian Delegation to Madrid and Washington, DC peace talks 
Member, boards of trustees and directors, numerous foundations, academic institutions and organizations
Publications include:   
Al Mokhtasar Fi Tareekh Falastin. Dar AlShouk Beirut, 2015 (In Arabic )
Israeli Settlements and The Erosion of the Two-States Solution, Dar AlShorouk, Beirut, 2015
The Palestinian Economy in the Transitional Period, PECDAR, 3d ed., 2010
Jerusalem Developmental Vision, PECDAR, 2010