Born 1925, Al-Karak, Jordan 
Jordanian physician and politician
Member, Anglo Arab Organisation Committee of Patrons, 2003–
Prime Minister of Jordan, 1997–1998, 1993–1995
Advisor to King Hussein, starting late 1980s
President, University of Jordan, 1980–1989, 1971–1976
Minister of Education, Jordan, 1976–1979
Minister of State for Prime Ministerial Affairs, 1976-1979, 1970-1971
Professor of Medicine, University of Jordan,1973
Director, Armed Forces Medical Services,1960–1969
Minister of Health, 1969–1971