Kamil al-Taib Idris Age, Wiki and Bio

Kamil al-Taib Idris

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalitySudanese
Date of Birth26/08/1954
Age70 years
BirthplaceOmdurman, Sudan

Bio/Wiki

ContentKamil al-Taib Idris is a prominent Sudanese politician known for his influential roles in international law and intellectual property. He is recognized for his extensive background as a diplomat and his significant contributions to various international bodies, particularly his long-term leadership at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Khartoum University, Sudan
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Cairo University, Egypt
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Cairo University, Egypt
  • Master's in International Law and International Affairs from Ohio University, United States
  • Doctorate in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International Studies at the University of Geneva, Switzerland

Personal Life

HometownOmdurman, Sudan
HobbyReading
Zodiac signVirgo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherEltayeb Idris
SpouseAzza Mohyeldeen Ahmed

Career

Highlights
  • Former career diplomat with various roles including Sudanese foreign affairs minister.
  • Served as Khartoum’s permanent representative to the United Nations.
  • Joined WIPO on 30 December 1982 and was Director General from 1997 to 2008.
  • Played a crucial role in promoting international intellectual property rights and cooperation.
  • In 2010, he ran as an independent candidate for President of Sudan.
  • Appointed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan to lead a transitional government in May 2025.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Previously misrepresented his age in WIPO records; earlier claims suggested he was born in 1945.
Has authored books, including 'My Nile Odyssey' and 'Jasta,' both published in 2017.
He met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce in 1998 to discuss American intellectual property.
Idris established a new Center for Intellectual Property at the University of National and World Economy in 2003.