Ehab Bessaiso
Bessaiso is a former spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority and served as the Minister of Culture in Palestine from 2015 to 2019. He was born on 28 May 1978, in Gaza City. Bessaiso obtained his degree in architecture from Birzeit University and went on to pursue postgraduate studies at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom.
Also recorded as Ihab Yasir Bisisu · Ihab Bseiso · Ehab Bseiso
Ehab Bessaiso

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- Name
- Ehab Bessaiso
- Birth Name
- إيهاب ياسر عارف بسيسو
- Birthplace
- Gaza City, Palestine
- Education
- Birzeit University, Cardiff University
- Occupation
- Poet, architect, politician, university teacher
- Full name
- إيهاب ياسر عارف بسيسو.
- Born
- 1978. · Gaza City.
- Nationality
- Palestine.
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy.
- Languages
- Arabic and English.
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Bessaiso is a former spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority and served as the Minister of Culture in Palestine from 2015 to 2019. He was born on 28 May 1978, in Gaza City. Bessaiso obtained his degree in architecture from Birzeit University and went on to pursue postgraduate studies at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom.
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Biography
Biography
He subsequently worked as an architect and university teacher before entering politics. In June 2014, Bessaiso was appointed as the spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority, a position he held until December 2015 when he became the Minister of Culture. In 2019, Bessaiso was appointed as the chairperson of the Palestinian National Library, a position he held until his dismissal in June 2021. Bessaiso has been a member of Fatah, a Palestinian political party. In 2022, he was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy for his efforts to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Palestine and Italy. In addition to his political career, Bessaiso is also a poet who has published collections of his work. His poetry often focuses on the experiences of Palestinians living under occupation and the struggle for freedom and justice.
Ehab Bessaiso studied at Cardiff University. The recorded working language is Arabic and English. Employment is recorded with Birzeit University, Palestinian government of 2014 and Arab American University. Positions recorded include Spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority and minister of culture. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Ehab Bessaiso • Native Name — إيهاب بسيسو • Office1 — Minister of Culture • Term Start1 — 14 December 2015 • Term End1 — 13 April 2019 • President1 — Rami Hamdallah • Predecessor1 — Ziad Abu Amr • Successor1 — Atef Abu Saif • Office2 — Spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority • Term Start2 — 2 June 2014 • Term End2 — 14 December 2015 • Office3 — Chairperson of the Palestinian National Library • Term Start3 — 2019 • Term End3 — 27 June 2021 • Successor3 — Isa Qaraqi • Birth Name — إيهاب ياسر عارف بسيسو • Birthplace — Gaza City, Palestine • Party — Fatah • Education — Birzeit University, Cardiff University • Occupation — Poet, architect, politician, university teacher
Career and activity
Career and activity
He was employed by Birzeit University, Palestinian government of 2014 and Arab American University. Recorded positions include Spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority and minister of culture. He belonged to Palestinian government of 2014. Identity and origins. Recorded at birth as إيهاب ياسر عارف بسيسو. The authorities additionally record the headings Ihab Yasir Bisisu, Ihab Bseiso and Ehab Bseiso. His recorded languages were Arabic and English.
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1978
Ehab Bessaiso born at Gaza City.
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- 1.Palestinians fire official who criticized activist's death. Associated Press. 27 July 2021.
- 2.Palestinian Culture Minister, Ehab Bessaiso arrives before a reconciliation cabinet meeting in Gaza City | apaimages.
- 3.إيهاب بسيسو. الوزير الشاعر. September 10, 2020.
- 4.Bessaiso, Ehab Y. The al Jazeera Phenomenon. 153–170. 2019. 9781315636092.
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