Fields of Experience

- Researcher. Wrote in Political and social history of Jordan and Palestine.
- Has published material in the fields of education, culture and art criticism.
- Worked in the political and the media fields since 1971.

Education

- B.A. Degree in Political and Administrative Sciences, University of Jordan, 1970.

Professional Experience

- Director General and Founder of Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center, 1993-present, Jordan.
- Director of “Al-Ufuk” Jordanian Weekly, 1992, Jordan.
- Head of the Cultural and Scientific Center, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, 1991, Jordan.
- Editor in Chief, “Al-Jadid” Magazine, Jordan, 1991.
- Editor in Chief, “Al-Urdun Al-Jadid” Quarterly, 1984-1990, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Fee Lance Lecturer in Political Economy, Labor Movement and Jordanian Political History.
- Editor of Jordanian and Arab Affairs in “Al-Hourieh” Weekly, Beirut, 1971-1977.
- Researcher at the Palestinian Planning Center, Beirut, 1972-1974.
- Free Lance researcher at the Palestinian Research Center, Beirut, 1971,1977.

Publications

Books- authored:

1. The Socio-Economic Structure of Transjordan 1921-1950. PLO Research Center, Beirut, Lebanon, 1st ed., August 1978, pp. 215. (Arabic)
2. New Features of Jordan’s Educational Policy. Beirut, Lebanon, February 1978. Pp. 75. (Arabic)
3. Jordanian Labor Movement (1948-1988). Al-Urdun Al-Jadid book series (1), Nicosia, Cyprus, 1989. (Arabic)
4. Crisis of the Jordanian Economy. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Book Publications, Nicosia, Cyprus, October 1989, pp. 138. (Arabic)
5. The Parliamentary Life in Jordan (1928-1957). Sharq Press. Nicosia Cyprus. 1989. pp. 138. (Arabic)
6. Early Attempts of Labor Organization in Transjordan 1928-1948, UJRC, Jordan, April 1993. pp. 130. (Arabic)
7. The Map of the Jordanian Political Parties on the Eve of the 1993 Elections. Amman 1994. pp. 25.
8. Brief History of Party Life in Jordan 1918-1950. Part 1. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center. Amman, Jordan. pp. 64. 1994.
9. Constant and Variable Factors in Jordan’s Economic Problems: A Future outlook. Amman, 1994. pp. 36.
10. Democratic Experience in Jordan: Realities and Prospects. The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. Dubai, UAE. pp. 40. 1997.

1. Islamic Action Front Party. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center, Amman, Jordan. 1993. pp. 132 (Arabic), 180 (English translation).
2. Jordanian Political Parties: Guidebook. UJRC, Amman, Jordan, May 1993. pp. 168. (Arabic and English translation).
3. Elections 1993, Facts and Figures. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center, Amman, Jordan. 1994. pp. 76. (Arabic)
4. Who’s Who in the 12th Jordanian Parliament. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center. 1995. pp. 218. (Arabic and English)
5. A Handbook to the Political Parties in Jordan. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center. 1995. pp. 144. (Arabic and English translation)
6. The History of the Jordanian- Palestinian Relations. The Palestinian Research and Study Center, Naples. 1996. pp. 60. (Arabic).
7. Islamic Movements in Jordan. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center. Dar Sindbad, Amman, Jordan. 1997. pp. 304 (Arabic and English translation).
8. Press and Media Freedom in Jordan. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center. Dar Sindbad, Amman, Jordan. 1998. pp. 180. (Arabic and English).
9. Jordanian Political Parties. Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center, Amman, Jordan. 1998. pp. 220. (Arabic).

Mr. Houani has published numerous articles and studies in various Arabic journals, periodicals and newspapers, such as Palestinian Affairs, Economic Samed, New Jordan, Arabic Studies, Al-Tarik, Democratic Thought, Al-Ufuq, Al- Hourieh, Hayat, and Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.

1. Research group member. History of the Palestinian and Jordanian Working Classes. Arab Institute for Labor Studies and Research, Arab Labor Organization, Algeria, 1979-1981
2. Research group member. Development and Social Classes in the World. Third World Forum, Cairo, in cooperation with the United Nations University, Tokyo, 1982-1983
3. Research group member. The Crisis’ Alternative in Africa and the Middle East. Third World Forum, Dakar, Senegal. 1993-1995
4. Member of the preparatory committee and a participant. The Jordanian Economy: Problems and Prospects. The Strategic Center on 13-15 June 1993 in Amman, Jordan
5. Participant. Seminar on Amman… the City and the Community. The Institute for Modern Studies and Research on the Middle East (CERMOC) and the University of Jordan in June 1993.

Mr. Hourani was the supervisor of the preparatory committee in many conferences, such as:

1. Seminar: Press and Media Freedom in Jordan. October 28-29, 1997. Amman, Jordan.
2. Conference: Current trends in Electoral System. September 27-29, 1994. Amman, Jordan,
3. Seminar: National Constitution and Democratic transformation in Jordan. June 16-17, 1996. Amman, Jordan.
4. Seminar: Democratic Process .in Jordan: Realities and Prospects. May 31, 1994. Amman, Jordan.
5. Seminar: Towards a More Adequate Electoral Law. March 11, 1996. Amman, Jordan.
6. Seminar: Jordanian Woman and Political Action. July 5, 1998. Amman, Jordan.
7. Conference: Jordanian Economy in its Regional and International Framework. 1996. Amman, Jordan.
8. Conference: Amman City… Realities and Prospects. July 27-29, 1995. Amman, Jordan.
9. Seminar: Canada and the Middle East, Towards Building a Sustainable Partnership. March 21-22, 1995. Amman, Jordan.
10. Seminar: Parliamentary Work: Realities and Prospects. October 7-9, 1995. Amman, Jordan.
11. Seminar: Democracy and the Sovereignty of the Law. November 19-21, 1995. Amman, Jordan.
12. Seminar: The 40th Anniversary of Suleiman Al-Nabulssi Government. July 29-30, 1998. Amman, Jordan.
13. Conference: Woman and Political Participation in the Arab Countries. July 7-10, 1997. Amman, Jordan.

- Founding member of the National Society for the Enhancement of Freedom and Democracy.
- Founding member of the Jordanian Association for Democratic Elections, 1997.
- Member of the Jordanian Writers Association, 1991.
- Founding Member and Vice President of the Defense Committees of the Democratic Freedoms in Jordan, 1983-1989.
- Member of the Democratic Thought Forum, Amman, Jordan.
- Member of the Board of Cinema Committee, Abdul Hamid Shoman Foundation.
- Founding Member and Executive Director of the Baladna Gallery and Forum for Culture and Arts.
- Member of the Arab Network for Social Sciences (ASSR).
- Member of the Euro Mediterranean Network for Human Rights.
- Member of the Arab Network for Democratic Development.

Language Skills

Very good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Personal Data

- Date of Birth June 1, 1945.
- Place of Birth: Zarqa, Jordan.
- Nationality: Jordanian.