VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 45

7-AUGUST-1995

Iraq

Dr. 'AmirMuhammad Rashid: A Biography

The new Iraqi OilMinister, Dr. 'Amir Muhammad Rashid, was appointed to this post on 30 June,1995. He was born in 1934, and is married with five children. Dr. Rashidgraduated from London University in 1961 and received his PhD from theUniversity of Birmingham in 1974. Both degrees were in electrical engineering.His professional career included the following posts: Deputy Air ForceCommander, 1978-1983; Head, Research and...