- 1953 Born in Taïz on 31 December
- 1974 Graduated from the University of Cairo – Faculty of Commerce
- 1975 Joined the Diplomatic Section
- 1978 Certificate in International Relations from the International Institute of Public Administration, Paris, France
- 1979 – 1980 2nd Secretary, Embassy of Yemen – Paris
- 1980 – 1983 1st Secretary, Embassy of Yemen – Brussels
- 1985 – 1990 Counsellor, Embassy of Yemen – Prague
- 1990 – 1994 Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister
- 1994 – 2000 Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Yemen – Amman, Jordan
- 1997 Promoted to Ambassador in October
- 2000 – 2001 Head of European Department, Foreign Ministry, Sana’a
- 2001 – 2002 Head of Foreign Minister’s Office, Sana’a
- 2002 – 2003 Head of Asia & Australia Department, Foreign Ministry, Sana’a

Languages: Arabic, English and French
Married with 3 daughters