Prince Asem bin Nayef (born 27 April 1948) is the son of Prince Nayef bin Abdullah (a younger son of Abdullah I of Jordan) and Princess Mihrimah Sultan (granddaughter of Sultan Mehmed V of the Ottoman Empire). It is claimed he is the 42nd generation direct descendant of Muhammad.

Education

Prince Asem completed his high school education at Millfield School in Somerset, England. He earned his university degree in interior architecture in England of 1972.

Professional career

After university Prince Asem worked for several years in Spain with a leading architectural firm to gain experience. In 1974, he returned to Amman where he started his own architectural business, in addition to importing and exporting furniture and accessories. Between 1994 and 1996, he taught Interior Design at Petra University. In 1993, he established a security company named Al-Saher for Security. In addition, he established the Jordan Vision Company for Telecommunication. He is the President of both companies. His hobbies include horse back riding, scuba diving and reading.

Activities

Family

Prince Asem married in 1974 Firouzeh Vokhshouri; they divorced in 1985. They have three daughters: Prince Asem married his current wife, Sana Kalimat, on 6 January 1986. He has three children with her: