Sufian ABU HARB
Acting President, Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
Palestine
Arab Group
Education
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Birzeit University, Palestine
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, York University, Canada
Professional Experience
- President (Acting), Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), Palestine, Jan 2026-Present
- Chief of Services Sector (ICT, Data Collection, Administration and Finance), PCBS, Palestine, 2015-2025
- Head / Director of Information and Computer Systems, PCBS, Palestine, 2006-2014
- Head of Computer and Information Systems (ICT) Unit, Prime Minister's Office, Palestine, 2023-2024
- ICT Expert, UNRWA Headquarters, Jordan, 2003-2004
- Head of Data Dissemination Department, PCBS, Palestine
- Head of Statistical Central Registers Department, PCBS, Palestine
Current Responsibilities
Acting President of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) since January 2026. He is responsible for leading the Palestinian statistical system and ensuring the independence, professionalism, and sustainability of official statistics in Palestine.
Membership in National, Regional and International Committees
- National Supervisory Committee on the Data Science Initiative, Chair, Official period not specified