Marwan Awartani
Marwan Awartani | |
|---|---|
Awartani at the Takreem Awards in 2008 | |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 13 April 2019 – 3 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammad Shtayyeh |
| Preceded by | Sabri Saidam |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Abu Muwais |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 April 1949 |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut (BS) Lehigh University (MS, PhD) |
| Occupation | Politician, professor, educator |
Marwan Awartani (born 21 April 1949) is a Palestinian politician, professor and educator who formerly served as the Minister of Education of the Palestinian National Authority from 13 April 2019 to 3 September 2023.[1] He is also President of the Palestinian Society for Mathematical Sciences, Alpha International, and Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie.[2][3]
Early life and education
Marwan Awartani was born 21 April 1949 in Anabta, Tulkarm Governorate. Awartani graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Mathematics from American University of Beirut in 1973. He obtained a master of science degree in Topology from Lehigh University in 1978, where he also completed his Ph.D. in 1980.
Career
Awartani served as the Palestinian Minister of Education from 13 April 2019 until his resignation from the post was accepted on 3 September 2023.[1]
Awartani served as the Acting President of Al-Quds University, Secretary General of the Universal Education Foundation, and is the Chairman of the Arab Foundations Forum.
References
- ^ a b "Palestinian Education Minister Awartani Steps Down". The Media Line. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ ""سما" تنشر اسماء التشكيلة الوزارية في حكومة "اشتية"". دنيا الوطن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-04-17.
- ^ كل ما تريد معرفته عن وزراء الحكومة الـ18