A Jordanian director of Palestinian origin, born in 1944. He holds a BA in Psychology. Abu Hanoud has worked for Jordanian Television since its founding in 1968, then moved to work for Dubai TV when it was established in 1974. He worked as a general supervisor for drama and then as director of programs at Jordan TV. He worked for some time as the Head of the Supportive Media Department at Al-Quds Open University and as Director of the Business Development Department at the Arab Center for Audiovisual Services in Amman. He presented Dreams of Little Birds, Courts Without Prisons, and Shajarat al-Durr. He won awards and certificates of appreciation from many cultural and artistic institutions.