Abdul Hameed Beg Majeed Beg ben Othman Pasha Jaff

From the prominent BeGezada Jaff and outstanding citizens in the Halabcha town and few rich, who inherited an honorable hereditary and original lineage.  

Abdul Hameed was born in Halabcha town in 1895 and attended his religious studies on the hands of specialist teachers known for their in depth in knowledge and extensive follow up in their religious and fiqh studies. 

The British authorities chose him during the occupation period assistant to the Political Governor of Halabcha due to wide influence in the area. Then the Offecial Person (Qaem’maqam) during the nationalist government of the town from 1924 to 1932, to be transferred to Chemjamal in the same capacity. 

 Throughout this time, he implemented wide spread significant reforms with lasting effects, which witness his mature thinking and elegant taste. 

In 1935 he was elected a Member of Parliament representing Sulaimania during the rule of the late Yaseen ElHashmi and continued throughout the government of Hikmet Sulaiman. During his membership in the Parliament, he was known for his genuine nationalistic stands and defense of the rights of the nation and for its prosperity, and showed his sincerity and intelligence in the public service. 

With Fadhel Jamali –P.M.  

In 1038 he traveled extensively in Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Palestine on personal business to consolidate the plantation of tobacco and marketing it there.

Abdul Hameed Beg was one of best-known owner of agricultural land in Sulaimania, producing tobacco and various types of seeds.  

Abdul Hameed was characterized by the softness in his talk, charm, and eloquence as well as his high-level manners, outstanding culture, and distinguished honor.

He died in Baghdad in 1987.