Adnan Ghaleb al-Husayni | |
|---|---|
| عدنان غالب الحسيني | |
.jpg.webp) al-Husayni in 2015 | |
| Governor of Quds Governorate | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jamil Othman Nasser |
| Succeeded by | Adnan Ghaith |
| Waqf Supervisor | |
| Member of the Palestinian National Authority Higher Council of Tourism | |
| In office 1999–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) Jerusalem, Palestine |
| Alma mater | Ain Shams University |
| Occupation | Architect, politician, Waqf supervisor |
Adnan Ghaleb al-Husayni (Arabic: عدنان غالب الحسيني) (born 1946) was the Palestinian governor of Jerusalem[1] and of the Quds Governorate between 2008 and 2018[2] when he was succeeded by Adnan Ghaith. He is also Waqf supervisor and a member of the Palestinian National Authority Higher Council of Tourism. He belongs to the al-Husayni family of Jerusalem, where he was born.
History
In 1971, al-Husayni received a BA in architecture from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. Afterwards he began working as General-Manager and Supervisor of the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf. He served as head of the Palestinian Housing Council in Palestinian territories in 1999–2002. Since 1999, he has been a member of the Higher Council of Tourism.
References
Notes
- ↑ Rudoren, Jodi (21 September 2013). "Jews Challenge Rules to Claim Heart of Jerusalem". The New York Times. p. 2.: 'Adnan Hussein, the Palestinian governor of Jerusalem.'
- ↑ "Mapping Palestinian Politics". European Council on Foreign Relations. 9 May 2018.
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