Muhammad Suheimat facts for kids
Muhammad Suheimat (1916 - December 16, 1968) was an important Jordanian military leader and a statesman. He was born in the city of Al Karak in 1916. His father, Sheikh Attallah Suheimat, was a national leader who served in the first Legislative Council of the Emirate of Transjordan and held many political jobs. After finishing high school, Muhammad Suheimat joined the Jordanian Armed Forces in 1941. He later studied at The Police Staff College, Bramshill in England.
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What He Did For Jordan
Muhammad Suheimat had a long and important career helping to build and protect Jordan.
Helping with Traffic and Transport
- He was one of the people who started the Traffic Department and the system for getting licenses in the public security department.
- He created and improved Jordan's first transport law in 1937. This law helped organize how people and goods moved around the country.
Roles in Public Security and Defence
- He became the Deputy Director of the Public Security Department, which helps keep people safe.
- He was the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, which is in charge of Jordan's military.
Leading National Security
- He was one of the people who helped create the General Intelligence Directorate in Jordan. This group works to protect the country's safety and security.
- He was the first Jordanian Director of the General Intelligence Directorate. He held this important job from 1952 to 1962. His name is honored at the Directorate.
- He also led the National Security Council of Jordan from 1957 to 1962. This council advises the government on security matters.
Other Important Positions
- In 1964, he worked as a military representative for Jordan in Tehran, Imperial State of Iran.
- From 1964 to 1965, he was the Director of Military Intelligence for the Jordanian Armed Forces.
- He was an advisor to His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal on matters of national security.
- He took part in many secret and important duties that were needed for Jordan's national interest.
Awards and Family
Muhammad Suheimat received more than thirty awards and honors from Jordan, African nations, Arab states, European states, and The Imperial State of Iran.
He was the brother of MP Salah Suheimat and Izzeddin Suheimat.
His Passing
Muhammad Suheimat passed away in Amman on December 16, 1968. He was given a special military funeral. He was buried in the cemetery of the Prophet Noah in the city of Al Karak, in southern Jordan.
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