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| name = Maha Ali
| name = Maha Ali
| office = [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply]]
| office = [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply]]
| honorific-prefix = [[Her Excellency]]
| honorific-prefix = [[Her Excellency]]
| image = Maha_Ali,_Minister_of_Industry_of_Jordan_.png
| image = Maha_Ali,_Minister_of_Industry_of_Jordan_.png
| monarch = [[Abdullah II of Jordan|Abdullah II]]
| monarch = [[Abdullah II of Jordan|Abdullah II]]
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| primeminister = [[Bisher Al-Khasawneh]]
| predecessor = Hatem Al Halawani
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| party = [[Independent politician|Independent]]
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| primeminister = [[Abdullah Ensour]]
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| office1 = [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply]]
| successor = [[Jawad Anani]]
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| termend1 = 1 June 2016
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| party = [[Independent politician|Independent]]
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| termstart1 = 2 March 2015
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| office1 = [[Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply]]
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| birth_name = Maha Abdel-Rahim Ali
| termend1 = 2015
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|5|17|df=y}}
| termstart1 = 2010
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| birth_place = [[Amman, Jordan]]
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| birth_name = Maha Abdel-Rahim Ali
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| death_date =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|5|17|df=y}}
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| death_place =
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| birth_place = [[Amman, Jordan]]
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| nationality = [[Jordan]]ian
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| death_date =
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| alma_mater = [[University of Jordan]]<br />[[German Jordanian University]]
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| death_place =
| term_start = 12 October 2020
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| nationality = [[Jordan]]ian
| office2 = [[Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply]]
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| alma_mater = [[University of Jordan]]<br />[[German Jordanian University]]
| religion = [[Islam]]
| primeminister1 = [[Abdullah Ensour]]
| termstart2 = 2010
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| term_start = 2 March 2015
| termend2 = 2015
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| term_end = 1 June 2016
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'''Maha Ali''' ([[Arabic]]: '''مها علي''' ; born 17 May 1973) is a [[Jordan]]ian politician and industrial engineer. She is a former Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply of the [[Jordan|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan]], assuming the position after a cabinet reshuffle in [[Abdullah Ensour]]'s government on 2 March 2015.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Cabinet reshuffle sees five ministers in, four out|url = http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/cabinet-reshuffle-sees-five-ministers-four-out|work=Jordan Times|access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>
'''Maha Ali''' ([[Arabic]]: '''مها علي''' ; born 17 May 1973) is a [[Jordan]]ian politician and industrial engineer serving as [[Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply]] of the [[Jordan|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan]] since October 2020, in the Cabinet of Prime Minister [[Bisher Al-Khasawneh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Decree approves new Cabinet headed by PM Khasawneh {{!}} King Abdullah II Official Website|url=https://kingabdullah.jo/en/news/royal-decree-approves-new-cabinet-headed-pm-khasawneh|access-date=2020-10-16|website=kingabdullah.jo}}</ref>

Prior to her recent appointment, Ali also served as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply in 2015-2016, assuming the position after a [[Second cabinet of Abdullah Ensour|cabinet reshuffle]] in Prime Minister [[Abdullah Ensour]]'s government on 2 March 2015.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Cabinet reshuffle sees five ministers in, four out|url = http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/cabinet-reshuffle-sees-five-ministers-four-out|work=Jordan Times|access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Maha Ali was born in [[Amman]] in 1973.<ref name=":0" /> Her father is a prominent Jordanian medical doctor and retired general in the [[Jordanian Armed Forces]]. She is [[Multilingualism|trilingual]] in Arabic, English and French.
Maha Ali was born in [[Amman]] in 1973.<ref name=":0" /> Her father is a prominent Jordanian medical doctor and retired general in the [[Jordanian Armed Forces]]. She is [[Multilingualism|trilingual]] in Arabic, English and French.


Ali has a B.Sc. in [[industrial engineering]] from the [[University of Jordan]], a trade policy diploma from the [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] in [[Switzerland]] and an MBA from the [[German Jordanian University]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://mit-web.mit.gov.jo/AR/%D8%B9%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9/Documents/Resume-MahaAli%202013%20(3).pdf|title=Resume - Maha Ali|access-date=12 January 2016|work=MIT Jordan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072857/http://mit-web.mit.gov.jo/AR/%D8%B9%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9/Documents/Resume-MahaAli%202013%20(3).pdf|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ali has a B.Sc. in [[industrial engineering]] from the [[University of Jordan]], a trade policy diploma from the [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] in [[Switzerland]] and an MBA from the [[German Jordanian University]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://mit-web.mit.gov.jo/AR/%D8%B9%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9/Documents/Resume-MahaAli%202013%20(3).pdf|title=Resume - Maha Ali|access-date=12 January 2016|work=MIT Jordan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072857/http://mit-web.mit.gov.jo/AR/%D8%B9%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9/Documents/Resume-MahaAli%202013%20(3).pdf|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

According to [[Durham University]], Ali is pursuing a PhD in Business from the university's business school, with research interests in "Institutions and Outward FDIs from the MENA Region".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Research & business : View Profile - Durham University|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/research/directory/staff/?mode=staff&id=13601|access-date=2020-10-16|website=www.dur.ac.uk}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Ali began her political career in 1998. From August 1998 until February 2001, she was a researcher at the [[World Trade Organization]]. Ali was then assigned as the Head of Trade in the Services Section of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until April 2002. Between April 2002 and April 2003, she was assigned as a deputy economic counsellor at Jordan's permanent mission to the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.naseba.com/thought-leaders/h-e-maha-ali-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan/|title=H.E. Maha Ali - Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Naseba|work=Naseba|access-date=2018-09-29|language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2003 she assumed the role of the director of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until 2010, when she became Secretary-General (deputy minister) of the ministry.<ref name=":0" />
Ali began her public service career in 1998. From August 1998 until February 2001, she was a researcher at the [[World Trade Organization]]. Ali was then assigned as the Head of Trade in the Services Section of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until April 2002. Between April 2002 and April 2003, she was assigned as a deputy economic counsellor at Jordan's permanent mission to the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.naseba.com/thought-leaders/h-e-maha-ali-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan/|title=H.E. Maha Ali - Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Naseba|work=Naseba|access-date=2018-09-29|language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2003 she assumed the role of the director of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until 2010, when she became Secretary-General (deputy minister) of the ministry.<ref name=":0" />


During her incumbency as Secretary-General, she led negotiations on Jordan's accession to the [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] and was the head of the Jordanian delegation on the country's adherence to the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]].<ref>{{Cite web
During her incumbency as Secretary-General, she led negotiations on Jordan's accession to the [[World Trade Organization|WTO]] and was the head of the Jordanian delegation on the country's adherence to the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]].<ref>{{Cite web
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}}</ref> Ali also hosted the investments and trade pillar of the Deauville Partnership meeting in 2012 and has played a key role during joint committee meetings with Jordan's trade partners. She additionally led work on Jordan's historic [[Free trade area|free trade agreements]] with the [[United States|US]], [[Singapore]], [[Canada]] and [[Turkey]].<ref name=":0" />[[File:H.E. Maha Ali in China.png|thumb|Ali overseeing Sino-Jordanian trade negotiations in 2015.]]Ali was a board member of a number of government institutions including Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation, [[Jordan Investment Board]], and Jordan Development Zones Company prior to her being appointed minister.<ref name=":2" />
}}</ref> Ali also hosted the investments and trade pillar of the Deauville Partnership meeting in 2012 and has played a key role during joint committee meetings with Jordan's trade partners. She additionally led work on Jordan's historic [[Free trade area|free trade agreements]] with the [[United States|US]], [[Singapore]], [[Canada]] and [[Turkey]].<ref name=":0" />[[File:H.E. Maha Ali in China.png|thumb|Ali overseeing Sino-Jordanian trade negotiations in 2015.]]Ali was a board member of a number of government institutions including Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation, [[Jordan Investment Board]], and Jordan Development Zones Company prior to her being appointed minister.<ref name=":2" />


On 2 March 2015, a cabinet reshuffle in the [[Second cabinet of Abdullah Ensour|Second Cabinet of Abdullah Ensour]] saw Ali designated as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/business/industry-trade-minister-accentuates-jordans-development-and-growth|title=Industry, trade minister accentuates Jordan's development and growth|date=2015-06-07|work=Jordan Times|access-date=2018-09-29|language=en}}</ref>
On 2 March 2015, a cabinet reshuffle in the [[Second cabinet of Abdullah Ensour|Second Cabinet of Abdullah Ensour]] saw Ali designated as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/business/industry-trade-minister-accentuates-jordans-development-and-growth|title=Industry, trade minister accentuates Jordan's development and growth|date=2015-06-07|work=Jordan Times|access-date=2018-09-29|language=en}}</ref> Abdullah Ensour's government resigned on 1 June 2016.

On 12 October 2020, a Royal Decree was issued, approving the formation of a new Cabinet, headed by Bisher Khasawneh. In addition, the Decree approved the appointment of Ali as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, alongside other Cabinet members.


== Educational career ==
== Educational career ==
Upon retirement from public service, Ali works as an industrial professor at the School of Management and Logistical Sciences at the [[German Jordanian University]]. Her research interests include international trade and international business.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gju.edu.jo/content/maha-ali-6531|title=Maha Ali {{!}} German Jordanian University|website=www.gju.edu.jo|language=en|access-date=2017-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022554/http://www.gju.edu.jo/content/maha-ali-6531|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ali worked as an industrial professor at the School of Management and Logistical Sciences at the [[German Jordanian University]]. Additionally, she was a professor of practice at the [[Hussein Technical University]] (HTU).
Her research interests include international trade and international business.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gju.edu.jo/content/maha-ali-6531|title=Maha Ali {{!}} German Jordanian University|website=www.gju.edu.jo|language=en|access-date=2017-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022554/http://www.gju.edu.jo/content/maha-ali-6531|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Honours and awards==
==Honours and awards==

Revision as of 21:41, 16 October 2020

Her Excellency
Maha Ali
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply
Assumed office
12 October 2020
MonarchAbdullah II
Prime MinisterBisher Al-Khasawneh
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply
In office
2 March 2015 – 1 June 2016
Prime MinisterAbdullah Ensour
Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply
In office
2010–2015
Personal details
Born
Maha Abdel-Rahim Ali

(1973-05-17) 17 May 1973 (age 51)
Amman, Jordan
Political partyIndependent
Alma materUniversity of Jordan
German Jordanian University

Maha Ali (Arabic: مها علي ; born 17 May 1973) is a Jordanian politician and industrial engineer serving as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan since October 2020, in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh.[1]

Prior to her recent appointment, Ali also served as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply in 2015-2016, assuming the position after a cabinet reshuffle in Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour's government on 2 March 2015.[2]

Early life and education

Maha Ali was born in Amman in 1973.[3] Her father is a prominent Jordanian medical doctor and retired general in the Jordanian Armed Forces. She is trilingual in Arabic, English and French.

Ali has a B.Sc. in industrial engineering from the University of Jordan, a trade policy diploma from the WTO in Switzerland and an MBA from the German Jordanian University.[3]

According to Durham University, Ali is pursuing a PhD in Business from the university's business school, with research interests in "Institutions and Outward FDIs from the MENA Region".[4]

Political career

Ali began her public service career in 1998. From August 1998 until February 2001, she was a researcher at the World Trade Organization. Ali was then assigned as the Head of Trade in the Services Section of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until April 2002. Between April 2002 and April 2003, she was assigned as a deputy economic counsellor at Jordan's permanent mission to the United Nations.[5] In October 2003 she assumed the role of the director of the Foreign Trade Policy Department until 2010, when she became Secretary-General (deputy minister) of the ministry.[3]

During her incumbency as Secretary-General, she led negotiations on Jordan's accession to the WTO and was the head of the Jordanian delegation on the country's adherence to the OECD.[6] Ali also hosted the investments and trade pillar of the Deauville Partnership meeting in 2012 and has played a key role during joint committee meetings with Jordan's trade partners. She additionally led work on Jordan's historic free trade agreements with the US, Singapore, Canada and Turkey.[3]

Ali overseeing Sino-Jordanian trade negotiations in 2015.

Ali was a board member of a number of government institutions including Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation, Jordan Investment Board, and Jordan Development Zones Company prior to her being appointed minister.[7]

On 2 March 2015, a cabinet reshuffle in the Second Cabinet of Abdullah Ensour saw Ali designated as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply.[2][8] Abdullah Ensour's government resigned on 1 June 2016.

On 12 October 2020, a Royal Decree was issued, approving the formation of a new Cabinet, headed by Bisher Khasawneh. In addition, the Decree approved the appointment of Ali as Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, alongside other Cabinet members.

Educational career

Ali worked as an industrial professor at the School of Management and Logistical Sciences at the German Jordanian University. Additionally, she was a professor of practice at the Hussein Technical University (HTU).

Her research interests include international trade and international business.[9]

Honours and awards

Ali was ranked as the 8th Most Powerful Arab Woman in Government by Forbes in 2015[7] and has been awarded several royal medals by Jordan's King Abdullah II for her efficiency in civil service, including the Order of Independence of the third class.[3]

In 2016, she received the Governor General’s Medallion by the Governor General of Canada David Johnston, for efforts exerted in strengthening trade between Jordan and Canada.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Royal Decree approves new Cabinet headed by PM Khasawneh | King Abdullah II Official Website". kingabdullah.jo. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Cabinet reshuffle sees five ministers in, four out". Jordan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Resume - Maha Ali" (PDF). MIT Jordan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Research & business : View Profile - Durham University". www.dur.ac.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  5. ^ "H.E. Maha Ali - Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Naseba". Naseba. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Minister Maha Abdelraheem Saber Ali, Guide to Political Life in Jordan , Abdullah Ensour government "first Cabinet reshuffle"". Jordan Politics. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b Team, Forbes. "Maha Abdul Rahim Ali - | Forbes Middle East". Forbes Middle East. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Industry, trade minister accentuates Jordan's development and growth". Jordan Times. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  9. ^ a b "Maha Ali | German Jordanian University". www.gju.edu.jo. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

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