1977, BSc in Electrical Engineering, 1978, MSc in Computer Engineering and 1981, PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University. 1984, Director, Computer Centre, Jordan Electric Power Company; 1984-85, Senior Consultant, Special Systems Company; 1985-87, Head, Computer Unit and Monetary Unit, Ministry of Planning; 1987-90, Director, Socio-Economic Information Centre, National Information System, Ministry of Planning; 1983-90, Political Columnist, Jordan Times; 1989, Press Adviser to Prime Minister; 1990-94, Director, Jordan Information Bureau, US; 1991-94, Spokesman and Member, Jordanian Delegation to Middle East Peace Talks; 1994-96, Ambassador to Israel; 1996-97, Minister of Information; 1997-2002, Ambassador to the US; 2002-04, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan; 2004, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Prime Ministry and Government Performance of Jordan. Recipient of awards, including Jordanian Independence Medal and Jordanian Al-Kawkab Medal.