Murat had a Ph.D. in Political Science, in Sport and Physical Education, MA in International Diplomacy. He served as an Ambassador in Indonesia, Singapore, and East Timor. In addition, Dr.Murat was a Professor at Sarajevo University. Amazingly, he is a Black belt karate master, Skiing, tennis player, handball player, soccer player, International ski instructor, Deputy Chief of Slalom during the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Handball Judge, Soccer Judge, President of the Bosnian Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Member of the Executive Olympic Committee of Bosnia&Herzegovina Member of sports organizations and Vice President of Mediterranean Games.