Imad Abu Kishek

President of Al-Quds University (1966–)
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Summary

Imad Abu Kishek was born on August 20, 1966[1], in Tulkarm[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], political scientist[4], and intellectual[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Palestine[7]
  • Native language: Arabic[8]
  • Field of work: statesperson[9]
  • Position held: Member of the Palestinian National Council[10], Member of the Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites in Jerusalem[11]
  • Employer: Al-Quds University[12]
  • Educated at: Northeastern University[13], Al-Quds University[14], Al-Fadiliya School[15]
  • Award received: Person of the Year from the Lady of the Earth Foundation[16], Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for voluntary work[17], honorary doctorate from Bard College[18]
  • Member of: Palestinian National Council[19], Palestine Liberation Organization[20], Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission[21], Palestinian National Library[22], The Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites in Jerusalem[23]
  • Religion or worldview: Islam[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Ancestral home: Tulkarm[26]
  • Movement: Palestinian National Movement[27]
  • Commons category: Imad Abu Kishek[28]
  • Honorific prefix: Excellency[29]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[30], master's degree[31], bachelor's degree[32]
  • Given name: Imad[33]
  • Academic major: engineering[34], public policy[35], political science[36], law[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[38], English[39]
  • Birth name: عماد فائق شريف أبو كشك[40]
  • Name in native language: Imad Abu Kishek[41]
  • Hair color: black hair[42], white hair[43]

FAQs

Where was Imad Abu Kishek born?

Imad Abu Kishek was born in Tulkarm[2].

What did Imad Abu Kishek do for work?

Imad Abu Kishek worked as a politician[3], political scientist[4], and intellectual[5].

Where did Imad Abu Kishek go to school?

Imad Abu Kishek was educated at Northeastern University[13], Al-Quds University[14], and Al-Fadiliya School[15].

What awards did Imad Abu Kishek receive?

Honors received include Person of the Year from the Lady of the Earth Foundation[16], Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for voluntary work[17], and honorary doctorate from Bard College[18].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Mr.Karhi · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → President of Al-Quds University, Member of the Palestinian National Council, Member of the Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites in Jerusalem +2
    Educated at → Northeastern University, Al-Quds University, Al-Fadiliya School
    Occupation → politician, political scientist, intellectual
    Wikidata description → President of Al-Quds University (1966–)
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  2. 17w ago · Mr.Karhi · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Palestinian National Council, Palestine Liberation Organization, Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission +2
    Position held → President of Al-Quds University, Member of the Palestinian National Council, Member of the Council of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Sites in Jerusalem +2
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  3. 22w ago · Mr.Karhi · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJxrXX9qkVgMWJgvyT3xXd
    Place of birth → Tulkarm
    Library of congress authority id → n2013073202
    Birth name → عماد فائق شريف أبو كشك
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