Dr. Ibrahim M. Oweiss

About

Georgetown University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University University of Minnesota

Ibrahim Oweiss Obituary

Oweiss

Dr. Ibrahim M. Oweiss

A beloved husband, father, brother, and professor, Dr. Ibrahim M. Oweiss died on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Bethesda, MD, USA, leaving behind a rich legacy in social sciences and distinguished service in Egypt, the country of his birth, and in the United States, the country in which he lived since early 1960. Starting in 1961, Professor Oweiss taught at University of Minnesota, Western Maryland College, Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University and with the longest tenure at Georgetown University since 1967 until he retired in 2009 with the last four years teaching at the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University in Qatar.

While on leave from academia in 1977-79, he was the Chief of the Egyptian Economic Mission to the U.S. with the rank of Ambassador. He earned his undergraduate degree from King Farouk University in Alexandria Egypt, while his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from the University of Minnesota in the United States.

Dr. Oweiss authored over sixty scholarly publications among which were: Petrodollar Surpluses, Arab Civilization, The Political Economy of Contemporary Egypt, The Arab Gulf Economies Challenges and Prospects, A View on Islamic Economic Thought and in a pioneering work on oil revenues, he coined the terms "Petrodollars" and "Hostage Capital" in 1974. The "Oweiss Demand Curve" was first presented at Oxford University in 1982. His autobiography, A Tale of Two Cultures, was published in September 2011.

In addition to other national and international honors, President Anwar Sadat awarded Dr. Oweiss with Egypt's Order of Merit, First Class. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth sanctioned his admission to the order of St. John. In addition, he holds the Grand Cordon of the Order of Mohammed Ali Pasha and the Knight of the Order of the Queen of Sheba as well as the Burmese Knight Grand Commander.

Dr. Ibrahim M. Oweiss is survived by his wife CÃ©line, his daughter Yasmeen, his son Kareem, four sisters: Zeinab, Khadiga, Eisha (Safia), and Fatma, a brother Zakaria M. Oweiss M.D., a daughter-in-law Julia White, a son-in-law Dr. Mark Burns, four grandchildren: Ashling Burns, Kieran Burns, Sofia Oweiss, and Lexi Oweiss. Services private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 3, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Ibrahim Oweiss

8 Entries

Maye Issa

Planted Trees

Hussam Hatem Abughazaleh

August 11, 2024

I have just heard the sad news of the passing of my mentor, teacher and friend Dr. Ibrahim Oweiss. He taught me at Georgetown University and was my advisor whilst studying there and remained my teacher and advisor whenever I needed him thereafter. I last saw him at his home in 2015 when I visited the United States, and I shall always cherish the privilege of knowing him and learning from him. We have lost a true scholar and a pillar of education and humanity. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Oweiss and the entire Oweiss Family as well as to any one who had the honour of knowing him or knowing of him. Hussam Hatem Abughazaleh

Mostafa Hassan

July 28, 2024

Professor Oweiss will be truly missed. I remember him fondly from my time as a student at Georgetown. It was inspiring times for fellow Egyptians during the Arab spring, and professor Oweiss was there with so much wisdom and guidance for the young Egyptian students.
He also knew my grandfather well from his time as political advisor during the Sadat days and I remember him inviting me to the Astra club for a lemon juice to discuss politics. While our acquaintance was brief, he has left a deep and fond memory of him that I will always remember.

Carol Gorelick

Planted Trees

Talat M. Okby

December 5, 2023

Irreplaceable icon of Economics and Social Sciences, Dr. Ibrahim Oweis has been a "model" in every life aspect that people including me were eager to mimic!

Despite his great achievements and rank, he was So Modest and would talk to ALL people irrespective of their stand with a big cheerful smile and would not hesitate to help them if it is in his power to do that!

I pray to God Almighty to shower him with His Blessings and elevate his rank to the Highest

Jean et Mary-ann Malingreau

December 5, 2023

Chère Céline et les enfants. Nous avons appris avec tristesse le dècès d'Ibrahim. Nous pensons à vous en ces moments de deuil et nous nous souvenons avec émotion des bons moments passés avec lui et toi à Washington au début des années 80. Sois assurée de nos pensées les plus affectueuses. Jean et Mary-Ann.

Sherry Youssef

December 3, 2023

I will never forget my classes with him at Georgetown, our discussions, dinners and everything else with Dr. Owens´s. He was a mentor and source of utmost inspiration and respect for so many. As a fellow Egyptian, he made us all so very proud. He will be missed but his legacy will live on.

Thomas Neale

December 2, 2023

Revered teacher and mentor. Beloved friend. May the soul of Dr. Ibrahim rest in the arms of Abraham. To Celine, Yasmeen, and Kareem and family, my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. Thomas Neale, Georgetown Class of 1969, Washington, DC.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results