_ Born in Iraq in 1941.
_ Worked in education and journalism in 1960.
_ Devoted to radio and television work in 1964.
_ Head of the Broadcasters, Culture, and Music Departments.
_ Director of Baghdad Radio until 1974.
_ Left Iraq in 1974 and worked in television production.
_ Established Al-Sharq Television in America.
_ Established Voice of the Iraqi People Radio in 1991.

His publications include:
- For the Sake of the Homeland 1959 - Baghdad.
- Poems to Distant Times 1971 - Dar Al-Awda - Beirut.
- Live Broadcast 1977 - Baghdad.
- Moons of Migrant Eyes 1976 - Dar Al-Awda - Beirut.