Omar Razzaz
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Omar Razzaz (Arabic: عمر الرزاز; born 17 May 1961) is a Jordanian politician who served as the 42nd Prime Minister of Jordan from June 14, 2018 to October 12, 2020. He was designated to form a new government on 5 June 2018 after his predecessor resigned as a result of widespread protests against IMF-backed austerity measures in the country.[1]
Quick Facts Prime Minister of Jordan, Monarch ...
Omar Razzaz | |
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عمر الرزاز | |
Prime Minister of Jordan | |
In office 14 June 2018 – 12 October 2020 | |
Monarch | Abdullah II |
Preceded by | Hani Mulki |
Succeeded by | Bisher Al-Khasawneh |
Minister of Education | |
In office 14 January 2017 – 14 June 2018 | |
Prime Minister | Hani Mulki |
Preceded by | Mohammad Thneibat |
Succeeded by | Azmi Mahafzeh |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-05-17) 17 May 1961 (age 62) Al-Salt, Jordan |
Political party | Independent |
Relatives | Munif Razzaz (father), Mu'nis Razzaz (brother) |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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Born in Al-Salt, Razzaz began his schooling in Amman, later continuing his studies abroad. He was director of several national and international institutions. He was Minister of Education in Hani Al-Mulki's government since 4 January 2017, before his designation as prime minister.