PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1978-99, Science Adviser to King Hussein I of Jordan; Deputy Director, National Security Council, Royal Palaces; Secretary-General, Higher Council for Science and Technology; 2000, Minister of Telecommunications, Jordan; headed Jordanian Middle East Peace Negotiations Delegation to Multilateral Arms Control and Regional Security Working Group; Member, Jordanian Bilateral Middle East Peace Negotiations Delegation, Jordanian-Israeli Peace Negotiations heading Borders, Territorial Matters, and Security Working Committee. Author of publications.