[1][2] Al Hussein obtained a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1973.
[3] Al Hussein began his career as a lecturer at King Saud University and served there from 1974 to 1977.
[3] He served as the director of the computer department at the Saline Water Conversion Corporation from 1977 to 1980.
[3] Al Hussein was named as the governor of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation in 2001 and his term lasted until 2003.
He served as the deputy board chairman of the water and electricity company from 2003 to 2004.