I received my B.Sc. in 1980 (Kuwait University), and my M.Sc. in 1983 (Organic Chemistry, Kuwait University, 1983). I received my Ph.D. in 1995 (Organic Chemistry, York University, United Kingdom). My research interest is organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, photoisomerization, and photochemistry My work at the chemical and biological Pollution Protection Committee centred at: Risk assessment of chemicals. Supervising the process of chemical and biological disposals. Giving training courses on chemical safety. Counseling and solving problems with chemical and biological issues. Treating all types of chemical spills. Writing reports of accidents associated with chemical spills and chemical disposals.