# Alaa Batayneh

_Jordanian businessman and politician (born 1969)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-07

> Alaa Arif Batayneh is a Jordanian businessman and politician. He is also the son-in-law of Prince Hassan bin Talal. Currently, serves Director of His Majesty Abdullah II office.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1969 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Amman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Jordan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P106))
- **Education:** Georgetown University; George Washington University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P69))
- **Spouse:** Rahma bint El Hassan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P26))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (11 October 2012 – 29 May 2016); Minister of Transport of Jordan (24 November 2010 – 1 February 2011); Minister of Transport of Jordan (14 December 2009 – 22 November 2010); Minister of Transport of Jordan (25 November 2007 – 9 December 2009); Minister of Public Works and Housing of Jordan (25 November 2007 – 9 December 2009) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122#P39))

## Questions

**When was Alaa Batayneh born?**  
Alaa Batayneh was born on 1969 in Amman.

**What positions has Alaa Batayneh held?**  
Positions held by Alaa Batayneh include: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2012–2016); Minister of Transport of Jordan (2010–2011); Minister of Transport of Jordan (2009–2010); Minister of Transport of Jordan (2007–2009); Minister of Public Works and Housing of Jordan (2007–2009).

**Where did Alaa Batayneh study?**  
Alaa Batayneh was educated at Georgetown University, George Washington University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Alaa Batayneh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaa_Batayneh) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4705122](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4705122) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Alaa Batayneh (54021433476).jpg by Maryland GovPics (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alaa_Batayneh_(54021433476).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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