Jordanian King assigns al-Fayez today to form the government

Nabil al-Sharif, Jordan's minister of information said yesterday that the prime minister Ali Abul Ragheb will today submit the resignation of his government to King Abdullah II who will tomorrow assign the royal court minister Faisal al-Fayez the tasks of the prime minister.

Al-Sharif said in conclusion of a meeting for the Jordanian Cabinet that the "prime minister Ali Abul Ragheb will submit tomorrow his resignation to King Abdullah II, who returned back yesterday to Jordan in conclusion of a visit to the United Arab Emirates. According to the Jordanian constitution, the resignation of the prime minister means the resignation of the full members of the government.

Al-Sharif added that "King Abdullah will authorize Faisal al-Fayez officially the position of the prime minister on Thursday and the latter will start consultations to choose his new government." Al-Sharif described al-Fayez as a politician who is experienced and wins the honor and respect of many of the Jordanians and he has been close to the royal majesty for a time." Al-Fayez is known as a moderate politician known for his support to the firm relations Jordan has with the US and Israel.