Rajai Muasher
Name and Surname:
Dr. Rajai Saleh Issa Al-Muasher
Place and Date of Birth:
Amman, January 2, 1944
Academic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, USA (1971)
- Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, USA (1966)
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon (1964)
Professional Experience:
- Director of the Economic Division at the Royal Scientific Society (1972–1974)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Business Bank (1980–1985, 1988–1997)
- President of Al-Salt Charity Association (since 2001)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, National Council for Family Affairs (since 2006)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, King Abdullah II Fund for Development (since 2002)
- Member of the Hussein Fund for Creativity and Excellence (since 1999)
- Member of the King Hussein Foundation (since 1999)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies (since 2006)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, King Abdullah II Center for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency (since 2006)
- Member of the Administrative Board, King Hussein Club (since 2005)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, King Hussein Cancer Center (1999)
- President of the Association for Mutual Benefit (since 1980)
- Member of the Board of Trustees, Baptism Site Commission (since 1999)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al-Ahlia Shopping Centers (2007–2008)
- Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arab International Hotels Company (1997–2009, 2011–Present)
- Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arab Tourism Company (1997–2009, 2011–Present)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Ahli International Bank (1997–2009, 2011–Present)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Arab Al Yawm Newspaper (1999–2009)
Ministerial Portfolios:
- Deputy Prime Minister (2009–2011)
- Minister of Industry and Trade (1985–1988)
- Minister of Industry and Trade (1975–1976)
- Minister of National Economy (1974–1975)
Parliamentary Memberships:
- Member of the 30th Senate
- Member of the 29th Senate
- Member of the 28th Senate
- Member of the 27th Senate
- Member of the 26th Senate
- Member of the 25th Senate
- Member of the 17th Senate
Decorations and Honors:
- Order of the Jordanian Star (First Class)
- Honors from Japan, Taiwan, and Austria
- Economic Personality of the Year 2008 from the Jordan Economic Forum in recognition of success, achievement, and contributions to investment and economic development in Jordan