QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1954
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Dr. Qaddumi has significantly impacted the fields of education, culture, and human rights through innovative philanthropy and leadership in key organizations.
BRIEF BIO
Dr. Nabil Qaddumi is a distinguished Palestinian figure known for his successful integration of academics and business ingenuity with philanthropy. With a robust educational background from prestigious institutions and a career marked by significant contributions to project management and education, Dr. Qaddumi exemplifies leadership and commitment to societal development.
LAST UPDATED
DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Earned degrees in civil engineering from renowned universities including the University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1976), Stanford University (M.S., 1977), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D., 1982).
Established Projacs International, becoming a leader in project management in the Arab region.
Served as a lecturer at Kuwait University, contributing to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination .
Founded the Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Foundation (HQSF) in 2001, aimed at revitalizing Palestine through education and philanthropy...See More
Instrumental in founding the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, promoting culture and arts in the Arab world as avenues for free expression and societal development.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Pioneering in education and philanthropy, with HQSF providing significant support for underprivileged Palestinian youth to access higher education (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) .
Significant roles in prominent organizations, including as Chairman of SPETCO International Petroleum Company and on the board of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (All4Palestine) .
Advocacy for sustainable giving in the Arab region, influencing a shift towards organized philanthropy focusing on education, the environment, and human rights (Alliance magazine) .
Leadership in cultural development, through the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, supporting young Arab artists and creative works across the region (Alliance magazine) .
Contributions to global project management, through leadership at Projacs International, influencing numerous landmark projects and fostering development in the Arabian Gulf countries (CAEE UTexas) .
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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