Background

Al-Kabariti, Abdul al-Karim was born on December 15, 1949 in Amman, Jordan.

Education

Student, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas. Student, American University, Beirut.

Career

Member House of Representatives, Governorate of Ma'an, 1989-1993, 93-95; minister tourism, Government of Jordan, Amman, 1989-1992; minister labour, Government of Jordan, Amman, 1992-1993; minister foreign affairs, Government of Jordan, Amman, 1995-1996; prime minister, minister defense and foreign affairs, Government of Jordan, Amman, 1996-1997. Chair foreign relations committee House of Representatives, Government of Jordan, since 1994. Chair board Social Security Corporation, 1992-1993, Vocational Training Corporation, 1992-1993.

Propr.money exchange company. Member board directors various companies.

Achievements

• Abdul al-Karim First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Kabariti has been listed as a noteworthy Jordanian government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: water skiing, music.

Connections

Married; 2 children.