Ahmed Metani

Ahmed Musa Ibrahim Metani
أحمد موسى إبراهيم ميتاني
Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Azerbaijan
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 16, 2025
Personal details
Born (1980-12-03) December 3, 1980
Immatain, Nablus, Palestine
OccupationDiplomat, politician, writer

Ahmed Mousa Ibrahim Metani (Arabic: أحمد موسى إبراهيم ميتاني; born December 3, 1980) is a Palestinian politician, diplomat, and writer. He currently serves as the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Azerbaijan since April 16, 2025.[1][2] He previously held several diplomatic posts in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, focusing on consular, cultural, commercial, and educational affairs.

Early life and education

Ahmed Metani was born on December 3, 1980, in the village of Immatain near Nablus, Palestine. He studied at King Talal School in Nablus and completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown. He obtained a bachelor's degree from An-Najah National University in Palestine and later earned both a Master's and a PhD in E-Commerce from the University of Science in Malaysia. In his youth, Metani was a professional volleyball player in Palestine before pursuing a diplomatic career.

Personal life

Metani is married with three children.

Diplomatic career

Metani joined the Palestinian diplomatic service in the early 2000s and served in several countries:

  • Malaysia (2005–2017): Worked at the Embassy of Palestine in Kuala Lumpur for 12 years, covering consular, cultural, and commercial affairs.[3] Oversaw neighboring countries such as Thailand, Brunei, and the Maldives, organized cultural exhibitions, and collaborated with NGOs and universities.[4]
  • Indonesia (2017–2025): Served as Deputy Ambassador in Jakarta for 8 years, engaging in initiatives related to educational and humanitarian cooperation.[5][6][7]
  • Philippines : Acted as Chargé d'Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy in Manila.
  • Azerbaijan (2025–present): Presented credentials as Ambassador of Palestine to Azerbaijan on April 16, 2025.[8][9]

Metani focuses on political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation, and represents Palestinian positions within international organizations, including the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Academic work and publications

Metani has published research in international journals, notably "Social Psychology Theories Be Applied to Achieve Strategic Political Objective", discussing the application of psychology in political strategy.[10]

He is also a novelist. His Arabic novel الأستاذ نعمان: رسالة الحياة (English: Professor Naaman: Life's Message) explores intellectual tolerance, acceptance of diversity, and coexistence.[11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Azvision (2025). "Azerbaijani FM meets incoming Palestinian Ambassador". azvision.az. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  2. ↑ Rehimov, Ruslan (2025-06-15). "علييف: أذربيجان ستواصل دعم المطالب العادلة للشعب الفلسطيني". Anadolu Ajansı.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ MFA Malaysia 2014, pp. 117.
  4. ↑ MFA Malaysia 2013, pp. 94.
  5. ↑ antaranews.com (2023-11-29). "Palestina tetap jadi prioritas kebijakan luar negeri Indonesia". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  6. ↑ Agency, ANTARA News. "Kedubes Palestina larang warga serahkan bantuan donasi di luar kedutaan - ANTARA News Aceh". Antara News. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  7. ↑ "Palestine Thanks Jokowi Government for Support During Gaza Conflicts". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 2025-11-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ "Azerbaijani FM meets Palestinian ambassador". en.apa.az. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "Azerbaijani FM meets incoming Palestinian Ambassador". en.azvision.az. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  10. ↑ Metani, Ahmed M. I.; Al-Allan, Marwan (January–February 2015). "Can Social Psychology Theories Be Applied to Achieve Strategic Political Objectives?". International Journal of Art & Humanity Science. 2 (1): 1–4. ISSN 2349-5235.
  11. ↑ احمد ميتاني, مروان العلان (2013). الاستاذ نعمان : رسالة الحياة.

Literature

  • Diplomatic and Consular List (PDF). Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2013). Diplomatic & Consular List (PDF). Bandar Seri Begawan. Retrieved 22 November 2025.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
This page is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.