Majdi al-Saleh ((مجدي الصالح) born: 1963)) is a Palestinian politician who has been serving as the Minister for Local Government since April 2019.
Early life and education
He was born in 1963 near Nablus. He earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Damascus in Syria.
Career
Al-Saleh, an engineer by profession, had a background in the private sector prior to his notable roles in Palestinian organizations. He was the founder of the General Union of Palestinian Contractors and went on to be elected as the Secretary General of the Palestinian General Federation of Engineers. Additionally, he held the position of head of the Engineer's Syndicate.
In April 2019, Majdi al-Saleh assumed the position of Minister for Local Government in the Palestinian Authority (PA) government led by Mohammad Shtayyeh. Notably, he is a member of the Palestinian Central Council (PCC).
Al-Saleh possesses extensive experience in overseeing and executing infrastructure projects. He has played a crucial role in offering support and guidance to various local government institutions, including municipalities, village councils, and other local authorities as Minister for Local Government.