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Burhan Dajani, born in 1921 in Jaffa, was a distinguished figure in Arab economics, renowned as a thinker, writer, and educator. After completing his secondary studies in Al-Amiriyah in Jaffa, he pursued higher education at the American University of Beirut, where he earned a bachelor's degree in science in 1940. Later, he became a professor of science in 1944. Subsequently, he furthered his education in law, obtaining a diploma from the "Palestine Law Institute" in Jerusalem in 1948.
Initially involved in journalism, Dajani obtained a concession to publish the newspaper "Al-Hadaf" from the Jordanian authorities after the Nakba of 1948. However, he eventually shifted his focus towards economics, teaching at various prestigious institutions including Beirut Arab University, the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese Academy, and the Lebanese University.
Burhan Dajani was highly esteemed as one of the foremost Arab economists and intellectuals. He played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Palestine Studies and served on the Advisory Committee for Economic Issues at the League of Arab States. Additionally, he held the position of Secretary-General of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of the Arab countries.
Dajani's scholarly contributions extended beyond teaching and administration. He obtained a doctorate in Islamic studies from the Foundation for Islamic Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He represented Lebanon on the Executive Council of the Arab Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and later served as its President.
Among his notable works are "Lectures on Development and Economics in Jordan," "Arab Economy," and "Analysis of Some Aspects of Economic Relations Between Arab Countries." Furthermore, Dajani enriched the Arab Library by translating important works by renowned economists, including "Economic Institutions and their Relationship to Human Well-being" by John Morris and "Modern Economics" by Arthur Beisner, among others.
Burhan Dajani's legacy as a scholar, educator, and advocate for economic development continues to inspire generations in the Arab world.
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