Palestinian National Authority The PA Ministerial Cabinet List
Emergency Cabinet
October 2003 - November 2003
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Minister
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Ministry
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1.
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Ahmad Qrei (Abu Ala)
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Prime Minister
acting Waqf and Information minister
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059-542666 /059-377915 / 02-6279263
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02-2987712
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[New] Speaker of the PLC; Fateh Central Committee member. Had a key role of Oslo Agreement |
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Salam Fayyad
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Finance
acting National Economy and Planning, Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources Minister
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02-2984917/8/140
050-340119
08-2863636/964
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02-2985850
08-2820690
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[New] Former IMF Special Mission head in
Palestine. Arab Bank regional head in Palestine [Technocrat - Independent] |
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Nabil Shaath
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Foreign Affairs
acting Culture minister |
02-2447044/5/406/7/10 08-2867334 08-2829260 08-2821655/2482/4090 |
02-2447181 08-2824090/2937
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[Old] PLC Member, held the international cooperation and planning portfolio for the past ten year. |
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Naim Abu Al Hummus |
Education
acting Labor minister |
02-2954490/82600/3/4 08-282004/8824/14 |
02-2954518 08-2828554 |
[Old] Former deputy Minister of Education. [Fateh] |
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Saeb Erekat |
No Ministerial Portfolio
acting Justice and Tourism minister |
059-205190 / 02-2322304 |
02-2321540 |
[Old] PLC Member (Jericho, Fateh). Former Chief negotiator. Former Local Governance Minister |
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Abdul Rahman Hamad |
Housing and Public Works
acting Transportation, Telecommunication and Technology minister |
059-408120 / 08-2825903 |
08-2824086 |
[Old] Former PA Natural Resorces Minister. Part of Palestinian delegation at Madrid talks. Member of Fateh |
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Jamal Shobaki |
Local Governance
acting Prisoners' Affairs and Sports and Youth minister |
059-205304 / 02-2745880 |
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[New] PLC member (Hebron, Fateh; PLC economic committee head; PLO Central Committee member and a member of the Fateh Revolutionary Council. |
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Jawad Tibi |
Health
acting Social Affairs minister |
059-762115 / 052-256001 |
08-2051134 |
[New] PLC member (Khan Yunis, Fateh; PLC Social Affairs Committee) |
Ministers who left the government:
1. Yasser Abed Rabbo [Cabinet Affairs Ministry];
2. Muhammed Dahlan [State for Security Affairs Ministry];
3. Abdul Karim Abu Salah [Justice Ministry];
4. Maher Al Masri [Economy, Trade & Rations Ministry];
5. Nabil Kassis [Planning Ministry];
6. Nabil Amr [Information Ministry];
7. Rafiq al Natsheh [Agriculture Ministry];
8. Kamal Sharafi [Health Ministry];
9. Ghassan Khatib [Labor Ministry];
10. Mitri Abu 'Aita [Tourism & Antiquities Ministry];
11. Azzam Al Shawa [Energy & Natural Resources Ministry];
12. Ziad abu Amr [Culture Ministry];
13. Azzam Al-Ahmad [Telecommunication & Information Technology];
14. Saedi al-Krunz [Transportation Ministry];
15. Hamdan Ashour [Housing & Public Works Ministry];
16. Intisar al-Wazir [Social Affairs Ministry];
17. Hisham Abdul Razeq [Prisoners' Affairs Ministry];
18. Abdul Fatah Hamayel [No Ministerial Portfolio].
Biograhpy of PA Cabinet
1. AHMAD QREI (ABU ALA) – PRIME MINISTER (FATEH)
Born in Abu Dis, Palestine in 1937.
Political Career
Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council & PLC member for Jerusalem. Joined Fateh in 1968. Had been director of PLO’s foreign investment arm, director-general of PLO’s economic department & member of financial subcommittee; elected to Fateh Cenrral Committee in Aug89. Had a key role in negotiating Oslo accords as chief of delegation, & headed negotiations which led to the Apr. 94 Paris agreement & Sept95 Oslo II agreement. Is chief negotiator in the final status talks. Minister of Economy & Trade, then Minister for Industry, in the first PA cabinets, before the PLC elections (1994-6); prepared the PLO’s development strategy for the OTs in “Programme for Development of the Palestinian national economy, 1994-2000”, and became Managing-Director of PECDAR since its creation in 1993. Obtained the highest number of votes in Jerusalem in the PNC elections. Has good relations with West Bank NGOs, and is generally seen as “pro-democracy”; won 60/73 votes in PLC re-election for Speaker in Mar 2000.
2. SALAM FAYYAD – MINISTER OF FINANCE (INDEPENDENT)
Born in Dayr al-Ghussun, Palestine in 1952, Dr. Fayyad is married with three children.
Political Career
Since October 2002, Dr. Fayyad has served as the Minister of Finance. His commitment to transparency and proper accounting practices led to extensive audits of PA accounts. In 2003, he submitted the first publicly disclosed PA budget that was approved by the PLC. He is also the Chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund, the Board of Insurance and the Salaries Fund.
Career
In 1987, Dr. Fayyad began his career as an economist working at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. From 1995 to 2001, Dr. Fayyad was the IMF’s representative in Jerusalem, where he worked on financial reform for the PA Ministry of Finance. Prompted by a sense of civic responsibility to reform the financial system of the PA, Dr. Fayyad resigned from his post as the Head of the Arab Bank in the Occupied West Bank in order to serve as the Minister of Finance in 2002.
Education
Dr. Fayyad holds a Ph.D. in Economics (University of Texas), an MBA in Accounting (University of Texas) and a B.Sc. in Engineering (American University of Beirut).
Dr. Fayyad has authored a number of research papers on the Palestinian economy. He is known for his no-nonsense attitude regarding transparency and fiscal responsibility.
3. NABEEL SHA’ATH – MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (FATEH)
Born in Safad, Palestine in 1938, Dr. Shaath lived in exile and returned to the Gaza Strip in June 1994. He is married with four children.
Political Career
Dr. Shaath previously served as the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, a position he held since 1994. He was elected to the PLC in 1996 representing Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip.
A long-time figure in Palestinian politics, Dr. Shaath has been a member of the Fateh Central Committee since 1971 and served as the Director of the PLO Planning Center in Beirut. In 1974, he headed the PLO’s first delegation to the United Nations. In 1991, Dr. Shaath was a member of the Madrid Peace Delegation and later was involved in negotiations with Israel that led to the signing of the Oslo Agreements. From 1993 to 1995, he served as the head of the Palestinian negotiation team, and participated in later negotiations with Israel, including those conducted at Camp David (2000) and Taba (2001). He has also represented Occupied Palestine at the World Economic Forum.
Career
As a public planning and transportation consultant, Dr. Shaath worked extensively throughout the Arab world, establishing both the Engineering and Management Institute and the Center for Administrative Development, which offers management training in 14 offices throughout the Arab world.
Dr. Shaath taught economics at the University of Cairo, the University of Alexandria (Egypt) and the University of Pennsylvania from 1961 to 1970. From 1969 to 1975, he was the Dean of the School of Business Administration at the American University in Beirut.
His interest in education prompted him to found the Dar al-Fata al-Arabi, the only institution in the Arab world dedicated to publishing books for children and young readers.
Education
Dr. Shaath holds a J.D. in Law (University of Pennsylvania), a Ph.D. in Economics and Administrative Science (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania), an MBA in Finance and Banking (University of Pennsylvania) and a B.A. in Business Administration (University of Alexandria, Egypt).
Dr. Shaath is an avid piano player and enjoys reading poetry.
4. NAIM ABU HOMMOS – MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION (FATEH)
Born in Birzeit, Palestine in 1955, Dr. Abu Hommos is a refugee from Lydda, Palestine (now Lod, Israel). Dr. Abu Hommos is married with five children.
Political CareerM
A long-time Palestinian activist, Dr. Abu Hommos joined the Fateh party at the age of 14, and later became a member of the Palestinian National Council. He has served as the Minister of Education since 2002. In 1994, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Education. Since 1989, Dr. Abu Hommos has served as the Secretary-General of the Palestinian Council for Higher Education.
Career
From 1982 to 1989, Dr. Abu Hommos served as the head of the Education and Psychology Departments at An-Najah University in Nablus. He later headed the General Exam Committee and the Textbook Development Committee. Dr. Abu Hommos is the author of eight books in the fields of education and politics.
Education
Dr. Abu Hommos holds a Ph.D. in Education (San Francisco State University), an M.A. in Special Education (San Francisco State University) and a B.A. in Education (University of Jordan). He enjoys reading, archaeology and hiking.
5. SAEB EREKAT – NO MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIO (FATEH)
Born in 1955 in East Jerusalem, Palestine, Dr. Erekat is married with four children.
Political Career
Previously Dr. Erekat served as the Minister of Local Government, a position he held since 1994. He was elected to the PLC in 1996, representing Jericho. In 1991, Dr. Erekat was the Vice-Chair of the Madrid Peace Delegation and was later involved in the Washington negotiations. In 1994, Dr. Erekat was appointed the Chairman of the Palestinian negotiation delegation and has since been a senior member of the Palestinian negotiation team. He has been extensively involved in all negotiations with Israel, including those conducted at Camp David (2000) and in Taba (2001).
Career
A former journalist, Dr. Erekat served on the editorial board of Al-Quds newspaper, the Palestinian daily with the highest circulation. He was a lecturer in political science at An-Najah University in Nablus. He also served as the Secretary-General of the Arab Studies Society.
Education
Dr. Erekat holds a Ph.D. in Peace Studies (Bradford University), and a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science (University of San Francisco).
Dr. Erekat is the author of eight books and numerous research papers on foreign policy, oil, and conflict resolution.
6. ABUDL RAHMAN HAMAD – NO MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIO (FATEH)
Mr. Hamad was born in 1944 in Bayt Hanun, Palestine.
Political Career
PA Minister of Natural Resources from Jun 02 – Apr 03 and chair of Palestinian Energy Authority (from Feb 95.; Part of Palestinian delegation at Madrid talks; leading role in PECDAR (1994-6), before won seat to PLC (Jabalya) & ministerial appointment, initially as Minister of Housing.
Career
Dean of engineering faculty of Baghdad (1976 – 80) and Birzeit (1980 – 94) Universities.
Education
Mr. Hamad holds a PHD in electrical engineering from Wisconsin University – USA (1975).
7. JAMAL SHOBAKI – NO MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIO (FATEH)
Mr. Shobaki was born in 1952 in Ithna, Palestine. He is a refugee from Bayt Jibrin, Palestine (now Beit Guvrin, Israel). He is married with three children.
Political Career
Mr. Shobaki’s political career began as an activist. A member of Fateh, he was imprisoned by Israel for ten years for his activism during the first Palestinian uprising against occupation. He is a member of the PLO Central Council, and a member of the Fateh Revolutionary Council.
In 1996, he was elected to the PLC representing the Hebron District. He is head of the PLC Economic Committee, a member of the PLC Political Committee and a member of the PLC Political Prisoners Committee.
Education
Mr. Shobaki holds a B.A. in Geography (Beirut Arab University).
8. JAWAD TIBI – NO MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIO (FATEH)
Dr. Tibi was born in 1959 in Khan Yunis – Gaza, Palestine
Political Career
A popular Palestinian lawmaker. A peace activist; member of Fateh, he was imprisoned by Israel for 8 years. Four of his brothers were killed by the Israeli military Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, PLC – Khan Yunis District; Education and Social Affairs Committee Rapporteur, Refugee Affairs and Palestinians Abroad Committee.
Career
Physician, General Surgeon.
Education
MA in Surgery
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