1971-1975 Study of Law at University of Heidelberg (Germany) - 2nd State Examination

1975-1981 Research Fellow at University of Heidelberg (with field stays in Beirut, Damaskus)

1982 PHD in International Law (MUniversity of Heidelberg)

1983-1985 Head of Legal Department, German-Arab Chamber of Commerce, Cairo/Egypt

1986-2007 CEO German - Arab Chamber of Commerce, Cairo/Egypt

2008-to date  CEO German-Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce

Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for the Upper Gulf Region