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His Excellency Mr. Makram Al-Qaisi


A Jordanian politician and diplomat serving as the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. He has previously held the position of Minister of Youth, as well as serving as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to several republics, including Austria and Slovakia.

Educational qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Jordan.
  • Master's degree in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster, United Kingdom.

Awards and Honors:

  • Order of the Star of Honour from Austria.
  • Order of Independence, First Class, bestowed by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 2007.
  • Order of Independence, Second Class, in 2004.
  • Order of Independence, Third Class, in 2003.
  • British Medal awarded by Queen Elizabeth II / Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • Grand Officer of the Swedish Order, bestowed by His Majesty King Carl Gustaf in 2003.
  • Medals and honors from Spain, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, and Ukraine.