RIP Dr. Raouf Abujaber (03/03/2020)
A leading economist in Jordan and a public
figure known for his vision on business and economic development, Dr. Raouf
Abujaber was born in Salt in 1925 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
and Economics from the American University in Beirut, 1946.
After graduation, he established an exports
company and, among others, dairy and medical alcohol manufacturing firms.
Forty years later, he received his Master’s Degree in History from UJ, 1984,
followed by a doctorate degree in modern history from Oxford, 1987.
Dr. Abujaber held several key positions and
served on many boards and committees.
Dr. Abujaber has been the Honorary Consol of
the Netherlands for more than 35 years.
Dr. Abujaber is a lifelong advocate of
interfaith dialogue and the author of several books. He received
the Jordanian Order of Independence and the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau Grade
of the Commander.
In
1996, Dr. Abujaber established the Jordanian Dutch Friendship Association and
chaired its board until 2013.
Dr.
Abujaber departed us on March 3rd, 2020 after years of hard work and
devotion. We will always remember him for his unprecedented contributions to
the Jordanian economy. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
