Adel Hamieh, Minister of Public Works, Transport and Displaced

Place and Date of Birth: Born at Ein Onoub, Aley, Lebanon, on May 22, 1940. Son of Fouad Hamieh (former magistrate) and Mrs. Jamal Hamieh.
Sect: Druze.
Marital status: Married in 1965 to May Baheej Takieddine, with three children.
Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1973) and Masters of Environmental Engineering (1973) from the American University of Beirut.
Professional Career: Advisor to the Minister of Public Works and Transport (1998-2004). Member of the Investment Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) from 1995 to 2000. Advisor at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Africa (1986-1991). . Board member of the Council for Reconstruction and Development (CDR) from 1977 to 1982. Vice-President, Arab Union for Railways (1979-1982). Lecturer at the Lebanese University (1973- 1982). Chairman of the Board of State Railways and Public Transport Authority (1974-1992). President, AUB Engineering Alumni Club (1993-1983). Runs his private engineering office.
Political Career: Minister of Finance in Chafic Wazzan's cabinet (1982-1983).
Current Political Status: Minister of Public Works, Transport and Disabled.
Contact Information:Bashir Kassar Street, Tarazi Bldg., Beirut, Lebanon. Tel: 01-787520. TelFax: 01-803744. P.O.Box: 4591, Sadat Street, Beirut, Lebanon.