Born 1934, Nablus
Master of Arts in Geology and Government, Sul Ross State University, Texas, 1956
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology, University of Texas,1955
Co-founder and Chair, Palestinian Development and Investment Company (PADICO)
Founder and Director, Munib Rashid Al-Masri Company for Development, Nablus
Board member and former Deputy Chair, Arab Bank
Board member, Palestine Telecommunications Group 
Member, World Bank Council of Advisers, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Co-founder, 1983, Welfare Association, Geneva Vice Chairman, 2002–
Member, PLO Central Council, 1996–
Chair, Board of Trustees, Sakakini Cultural Center
Co-founder and Vice Chair, Arab Medical Center, Jordan
Member, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute–MAS, Ramallah 
Former Chair, Board of Trustees, Al-Quds University 
Minister of Public Works of Jordan,1970-1971
Member, boards of trustees:  
Jordan Medical Aid for Palestine 
Shoman Foundation, Jordan 
American University of Beirut 

Awards:
Honorary Doctorate, Al Quds University, 2020
Arabian Business Achievement Award, 2017
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, American University of Beirut, 2012
Honorary Doctorate, An-Najah University, 2005