Mustafa al-Qaisi

Mustafa Queisi (also spelled Mustafa Al-Qaisi; 10 October 1937 – 1 December 2019) was a politician and an intelligence officer from Jordan who served as the Director of the General Intelligence Directorate between 1989 and 1996, which is the highest security position in Jordan. He is considered one of the most prominent figures during the era of the late King Hussein bin Talal. After his passing, the newspaper "Rai al-Youm" described him as a legend of security and national work. During his tenure, he oversaw security operations amidst regional and local political transformations, including the Gulf War and political reforms in Jordan. He began his professional career in the Public Security Directorate before moving to intelligence work, where he first served in the Public Security Directorate, then joined the General Intelligence Directorate and rose through its ranks until he became its director. His leadership period coincided with notable regional events such as the Palestinian-Israeli peace process and the economic changes that Jordan witnessed.

After leaving the intelligence directorate, Queisi held several governmental positions, including Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs in the early 2000s. His security experience formed an influential background in his participation in issues of national security and policies. He also remained active in political life through his membership in the Senate.