Mustafa al-Qaisi

Mustafa al-Qaisi (Arabic: مصطفى القيسي, romanized: Muṣṭafā al-Qaysī; 10 October 1937 – 1 December 2019) was a Jordanian intelligence officer and government official who served as the Director of the General Intelligence Directorate (GID) from 1989 to 1996. During his tenure, he managed security operations at a time of regional and domestic political changes, including the Gulf War and Jordan's political reforms. He began his career in law enforcement before moving into intelligence work. He initially served in the Public Security Directorate (PSD) before joining the GID, where he held various positions until reaching the role of director. His time in office coincided with major regional events, such as the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and economic changes in Jordan.

After leaving the GID, al-Qaisi took on roles in Jordan's government, including serving as Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs in the early 2000s. His experience in intelligence shaped his involvement in national security and policy discussions. He remained active in political affairs as a member of the Senate. After his death, several newspapers described him as a legend of security and national work.