Omar Razzaz

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.

Omar Razzaz
عمر الرزاز
Razzaz in November 2018
Prime Minister of Jordan
In office
14 June 2018  12 October 2020
MonarchAbdullah II
Preceded byHani Mulki
Succeeded byBisher Al-Khasawneh
Minister of Education
In office
14 January 2017  14 June 2018
Prime MinisterHani Mulki
Preceded byMohammad Thneibat
Succeeded byAzmi Mahafzeh
Personal details
Born (1961-05-17) 17 May 1961
Al-Salt, Jordan
Political partyIndependent
RelativesMunif Razzaz (father), Mu'nis Razzaz (brother)
Alma materHarvard University

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.

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