About Jihad al-Wazir
Born 1963. Jihad al-Wazir is an economist and electrical engineer.
Jihad al-Wazir is a Palestinian economist and public servant, who served as the governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) from 2008 to 2016, making significant contributions to the development of the Palestinian banking system and playing a critical role in establishing the Palestine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).
He is currently the assistant director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, International Monetary Fund.
Al-Wazir was born in Palestine, earning his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University in 1987, his master's degree in engineering management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin in 1990, and his Ph.D. in business administration from Loughborough University in the UK in 2001.
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Who is Jihad al-Wazir?
Palestinian economist
When was Jihad al-Wazir born?
Jihad al-Wazir was born on 20 July 1963 in Gaza City.
What is Jihad al-Wazir's occupation?
Jihad al-Wazir is an economist and electrical engineer.
What nationality is Jihad al-Wazir?
Jihad al-Wazir's recorded nationality: Palestine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jihad al-Wazir. https://biography.guide/jihad-al-wazir/
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