AMMAN—Prime Minister Omar Razzaz and members of his Cabinet were sworn in on Thursday before His Majesty King Abdullah. 

 

In addition to Razzaz, who was designated by King Abdullah on June 5th to form a new government, the Cabinet includes 28 ministers.

 

This is the first government to be formed by Razzaz, who holds a PhD from Harvard University in planning with a minor in economics, and a post-doctorate from Harvard Law School.

 

The newcomers included Rajai Muasher who was appointed as deputy prime minister and minister of state.

 

Other members of the team also included Ezzeddine Kanakrieh as finance minister, Ayman Safadi as minister of foreign affairs, Jumana Ghneimat as minister of state for media affairs, Hala Zawati as energy minister, Samir Mubaidin as interior minister, Abdul Nasser Abul Basal as awqaf and Islamic affairs minister, Nayef Fayez as minister of environment.

 

The Cabinet includes seven women ministers.

 

 

 

Following is the list of Prime Minister Omar Razzaz' Cabinet members:

 

 

 

Omar Razzaz: Prime Minister and Minister of Defence

 

Rajai Muasher: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State 

 

Ayman Safadi: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates

 

Adel Tweisi: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

 

Hala Lattouf: Minister of Social Development

 

Musa Maaytah: Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs 

 

Samir Murad: Minister of Labour

 

Mahmoud Sheyyab: Minister of Health

 

Yahya Kisbi: Minister of Public Works and Housing

 

Nayef Fayez: Minister of Environment

 

Walid Masri: Minister of Transport and Minister of Municipal Affairs 

 

Majd Shweikeh: Minister of Public Sector Development

 

Lina Annab: Minister of Tourism and Antiquities

 

Khaled Hneifat: Minister of Agriculture

 

Awad Abu Jarad: Minister of Justice

 

Muhannad Shehadeh: Minister of State for Investment Affairs

 

Samir Mubaidin: Minister of Interior

 

Abdul Nasser Abul Bassal: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs

 

Izzidine Kanakrieh: Minister of Finance

 

Munir Owais: Minister of Water and Irrigation

 

Azmi Mahafzah: Minister of Education

 

Makram Qaisi: Minister of Youth

 

Mubarak Abu Yamin: Minister of State for Legal Affairs

 

Tareq Hammouri: Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply

 

Jumana Ghunaimat: Minister of State for Media Affairs

 

Hala Zawati: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources

 

Mary Qawar: Minister of Planning and International Cooperation

 

Basmah Nsour: Minister of Culture

 

Muthana Gharaibeh: Minister of ICT