This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Yolia21 (talk | contribs) at 00:22, 18 December 2024 (←Created page with '{{Infobox officeholder | honorific = His Excellency | name = Mohammad Fahad al-Allaf | image = <!-- Image to be added --> | caption = | office = Ambassador of Jordan to the United Nations | term_start = July 25, 2007 | predecessor = | birth_date = 1950 | birth_place = Amman, Jordan | nationality = Jordanian | alma_mater = Mu'ta University, National D...'). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 00:22, 18 December 2024 by Yolia21 (talk | contribs) (←Created page with '{{Infobox officeholder | honorific = His Excellency | name = Mohammad Fahad al-Allaf | image = <!-- Image to be added --> | caption = | office = Ambassador of Jordan to the United Nations | term_start = July 25, 2007 | predecessor = | birth_date = 1950 | birth_place = Amman, Jordan | nationality = Jordanian | alma_mater = Mu'ta University, National D...')(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)| Mohammad Fahad al-Allaf | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Jordan to the United Nations | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 Amman, Jordan |
| Alma mater | Mu'ta University, National Defense University |
| Profession | Diplomat, Military Officer |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Commander of Jordan's military contingent in UNAVEM I and II |
| Battles/wars | United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM I and II) |
H.E. Mohammad Fahad al-Allaf (born 1950 in Amman, Jordan) is a retired Major General of the Jordanian Armed Forces and the current Ambassador of Jordan to the United Nations. He was appointed to the position on July 25, 2007. Prior to his diplomatic career, al-Allaf had a distinguished military career, serving for 38 years and holding various strategic roles, including commanding Jordan's military contingent in the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM I and II).
Early Life and Education
Al-Allaf was born in Amman, Jordan, in 1950. He pursued his studies at Mu'ta University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in military science. He furthered his education with a master's degree in management and military science from the same institution. He also completed a master's degree in national security strategy from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.
Military Career
Al-Allaf began his military career in 1969, when he was commissioned into the Jordanian Armed Forces. His military service spanned over three decades.
Key Roles
- **Commander of the Jordanian military contingent in the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM I and II)** (1989–1991): Al-Allaf led Jordan's contributions to peacekeeping efforts in Angola. - **Commandant of the Royal Jordanian National Defence College** (2002–2006): He developed the academic foundations for Jordan’s national security doctrine. - **Assistant Chief of Staff and Chief of Strategic Planning** (2006–2007): Al-Allaf led a strategic defense review, which contributed to the transformation strategy of the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Diplomatic Career
Following his retirement from the military in 2007, Al-Allaf transitioned into diplomacy. On July 25, 2007, he was appointed Ambassador of Jordan to the United Nations.
Personal Life
Al-Allaf is married and has five children.
References
Cite error: A list-defined reference has no name (see the help page).