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Hussein Of Jordan
Hussein bin Talal (14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from 1952 until Death and state funeral of King Hussein, his death in 1999. As a member of the Hashemites, Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of Jordan since 1921, Hussein was traditionally considered a Hashemites family tree, 40th-generation Sayyid, direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Hussein was born in Amman as the eldest child of Talal bin Abdullah and Zein al-Sharaf bint Jamil, Zein Al-Sharaf. Talal was at that time the heir to his own father, King Abdullah I. Hussein began his schooling in Amman, continuing his education abroad. After Talal became king in 1951, Hussein was named heir apparent. The Jordanian Parliament forced Talal to abdicate a year later due to his illness, and a regency council was appointed until Hussein came of age. He was enthroned at the age of 17 on in 1953. Hussein was married four separate times and fathered eleven children. Hussein, a constitutional mona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Jordan
The king of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan () is the monarchical head of state of Jordan. He serves as the head of the Jordanian monarchy—the Hashemites, Hashemite dynasty. The king is addressed as Majesty, His Majesty (). Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. However, the king is vested with somewhat more executive and legislative power than is typically the case for constitutional monarchs. He is commander-in-chief of the Jordanian Armed Forces and appoints the Prime Minister of Jordan and the directors of security agencies. He also appoints the members of the upper house, the Senate (Jordan), Senate, as well as the members of the Constitutional Court. The current king, Abdullah II of Jordan, Abdullah II, took the throne on 7 February 1999 following the death of his father, Hussein of Jordan, Hussein. History The sons of Hussein bin Ali, King of Hejaz, Hussein bin Ali, the Sharif of Mecca, Grand Emir and Sharif of Mecca were set up as the List of kings of Iraq, kings of I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Al-Abbasi
Brigadier General Mohammad Daoud Al-Abbasi (; 11 July 1914 – 19 January 1972) was a Jordanian politician and the Prime Minister of Jordan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the military government in Jordan during the Jordanian Civil War. Early life Mohammad Daoud Al-Abbasi was born in Silwan, Jerusalem, Palestine. He worked as a police officer in the city of Tulkarm in the West Bank, which was then a part of Jordan until the Six-Day War. In 1952, he became a member of the Jordanian delegation of the Jordanian/Israeli Mixed Armistice Commission. He held the position of Presidency of the joint Jordanian delegation in 1958 until the Six-Day War in 1967. In 1956, he was wounded by a mine and was rescued by an Israeli officer, Aharon Camara, because the Jordanians officers were scared to enter the mine field. During the Six-Day War, he was taken prisoner by the Israeli army for 17 days and then was released. He continued working as a head of the Jordanian/Israeli Mixed Armisti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amman
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant region, the fifth-largest city in the Arab world, and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East. The earliest evidence of settlement in Amman dates to the 8th millennium BC in 'Ain Ghazal, home to the world's oldest statues of the human form. During the Iron Age, the city was known as ''Rabat Aman'', the capital of the Ammonite Kingdom. In the 3rd century BC, the city was renamed ''Philadelphia'' and became one of the ten Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis. Later, in the 7th century AD, the Rashidun Caliphate renamed the city Amman. Throughout most of the Islamic era, the city alternated between periods of devastation and periods of relative prosperity. Amman was largely abandoned during the Ottoman period from the 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fayez Tarawneh
Fayez Tarawneh (; '; 1 May 1949 – 15 December 2021) was a Jordanian independent politician, who served twice as the 31st Prime Minister of Jordan, and also as Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court. Early life and education Tarawneh was born on 1 May 1949 in Amman, Jordan. He received a bachelor's degree in economy from the University of Jordan. He also obtained a master's degree in 1974 and a PhD in 1980 in economics, both from the University of Southern California. Career Tarawneh was Jordanian ambassador to the United States from 1993 until 1997, and headed the Jordanian delegation that was in charge of peace negotiations with Israel in 1994. Then he was appointed prime minister and served in this post from 20 August 1998 to 4 March 1999, the last prime minister under King Hussein, who died in February 1999. Next he was named chief of the royal court in 1999. The other cabinet posts he held include Foreign Minister and Trade Minister. Tarawneh was appointed senator in 2003. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Karim Al-Kabariti
Abdul Karim al-Kabariti ( ; ; born 15 December 1949) is a Jordanian politician and businessman who was the Prime Minister of Jordan, 30th Prime Minister of Jordan from 4 February 1996 to 9 March 1997. Early life and education Kabariti was born in Amman, Jordan on 15 December 1949 to a prominent Aqaba family. He studied geology at the American University of Beirut, American University in Beirut and received his bachelor's degree in business and finance with honors from St. Edward's University in the United States, in 1973. Kabariti was granted an Honorary Doctorate degree in Business Administration for his significant contribution to the financial sector across the Middle East and for his commitment to education and the political process in Jordan from Coventry University in 2015. Political career Kabariti was elected as a Deputy to Jordan's 11th Parliament of Jordan, Parliament in 1989 and was quickly promoted to the cabinet in where he served as Minister of Tourism and Antiquit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdelsalam Al-Majali
Abdelsalam Atalla al-Majali ( ; ; 18 February 1925 – 3 January 2023) was a Jordanian physician and politician who served twice as Prime Minister of Jordan. Early life and education Majali was born in Al-Karak, Emirate of Transjordan, on 18 February 1925. He received his medical degree from Syrian University in Damascus in 1949. He also held a diploma of Laryngology and Otology from the Royal College of Physicians in London, which he obtained in 1953. He was awarded a fellowship by the American College of Surgeons in 1960. In 1974, he received the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from Hacettepe University. Career Majali was director of medical services for the Jordanian Armed Forces from 1960 to 1969. He also served as minister of health (1969–1971), minister of state for prime ministerial affairs (1970–1971 and 1976–1979) and also, minister of education (1976–1979). He was then named as president of the University of Jordan (1971–1976 and 1980–1989). In 1973, Maja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taher Al-Masri
Taher Nashat al-Masri (; born March 5, 1942) is a Jordanian politician who served as the 28th Prime Minister of Jordan from 19 June 1991 to 21 November 1991. He opposed the invasion of Iraq but reportedly wanted the Americans to stay in Iraq and keep it "out of the hands of the fundamentalists". He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Jordan from 1993 to 1995. He served on the Council on Foreign Relations since 2002 and is the league's commissioner for civil society. While Prime Minister, he pressed for changes to the election law. He served as the President of the Senate of Jordan from 17 December 2009 to 24 October 2013. Honors * Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2020) * Order of the British Empire (1988) - Honorary See also * List of prime ministers of Jordan The Prime Minister of Jordan, prime minister of Jordan is the head of government of the Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Since the establishment of the state as the Emirate of Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaid Ibn Shaker
Zaid ibn Shaker, GBE, CVO (4 September 1934 – 30 August 2002) () was a Jordanian military officer and politician who served as the commander-in-chief of the Jordanian military for more than twelve years and the 27th Prime Minister of Jordan three times. King Hussein awarded him the non-hereditary title of prince on 4 February 1996. Field Marshal General of the Army Sharif Zaid ibn Shakir was a cousin of King Hussein. He joined the military and served with the future King Hussein. In 1957 and 1958 he was the assistant military attache at the Embassy of Jordan in London. He served in a number of positions in the Jordanian military, including being a tank commander at both the brigade and division level. On 8 January 1996 he was made chief of staff for the armed services, which post he held until resigning in 1988. from In June 1987 he was made field marshal. Being a Hashemite, Zaid ibn Shaker's family had always been close to the Royal family, and Zaid ibn Shaker himself had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad Obeidat
Ahmad Obeidat (; born on 18 November 1938) is a former Jordanian politician and senior member of the Obeidat family. He served as the 26th Prime Minister of Jordan from 10 January 1984 to 4 April 1985. Early life and education Obeidat was born on 18 November 1938 in Hartha, Irbid, Jordan. Career Obeidat held various positions in the Jordanian government throughout his career, including roles in education, law enforcement, and intelligence: * Teacher, Ministry of Education (1957) * Officer, Ministry of Finance A ministry of finance is a ministry or other government agency in charge of government finance, fiscal policy, and financial regulation. It is headed by a finance minister, an executive or cabinet position . A ministry of finance's portfoli ..., Customs Department (1962) * Officer, Public Security Department (1962–1964) * Officer, General Intelligence Department (1964–1974) * Director, General Intelligence Department (1974–1982) * Minister of Interior (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kassim Al-Rimawi
Kassim al-Rimawi (; 11 January 1918 – 29 April 1982) was a Jordanian politician and statesman who served as the 25th Prime Minister of Jordan from 3 July 1980 to 28 August 1980. He was born in Beit Rima under Occupied Enemy Territory Administration. * 28 January 1962 to 13 October 1962 - Minister of Agriculture and Construction. * 2 December 1962 to 27 March 1963 - Minister of Agriculture. * 31 July 1965 to 23 December 1966 - Minister of Interior and urban and rural affairs. * 22 December 1966 to 4 March 1967 - Minister of Interior and urban and rural affairs. * 27 June to 15 September 1970 - Minister of Interior and urban and rural affairs. * 19 December 1979 to 3 July 1980 - Minister of Agriculture. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Jordan from 1967 to 1970. Education * Doctorate in economics and education from Columbia University in New York in 1956 * Master's degree from the same university in 1954 (he was a professor at this university in 1953 for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdelhamid Sharaf
Abdelhamid Sharaf (; 8 July 1939 – 3 July 1980), was a Jordanian politician born in Iraq who served as the 24th Prime Minister of Jordan from December 1979 until his death of a heart attack after seven months in office. King Hussein announced the death in a live radio broadcast and said that "His death could not have come at a worse time.""Jordan premier Sharaf dies of heart attack at 41", UPI report in ''Boston Globe'', July 4, 1980, p. 8 Sharaf was ambassador to the United States (1967–1972), Canada (1969–1972) and the United Nations (1972–1976). See also * List of prime ministers of Jordan The Prime Minister of Jordan, prime minister of Jordan is the head of government of the Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Since the establishment of the state as the Emirate of Transjordan in 1921, 44 people have held the position of prime m ... References External links Biographies on Rulers.orgPrime Ministry of Jordan website Prime ministers of Jordan Infor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mudar Badran
Mudar Mohammad Ayesh Badran (; 18 January 1934 – 22 April 2023) was a Jordanian politician, government minister, and industrialist. He served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Jordan on three occasions from 1976 to 1979, then again from 1980 to 1984, and finally from 1989 to 1991. Biography Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan (then the Emirate of Transjordan, a colony of the United Kingdom) in 1934 to Palestinian parents. His father hailed from Nablus. He studied at the Damascus University in French Syria and graduated as a lawyer. Badran started his career as a young officer in the Jordanian army. Later, he served as the director of the General Intelligence Directorate in the 1970s, during Black September. Following this troubled time, he became chief of the Hashemite Royal Court. He also served as Minister of Education. Badran became Prime Minister of Jordan from 1976 to 1984, with a brief interruption from 1979 until 1980. He was appointed to the position again on 4 Decemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
