Abdelmunim Rifai
Jordanian politician (1917–1985)
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Abdelmunim Rifai (Arabic: عبد المنعم الرفاعي, romanized: ʿAbd al-Munʿim Rifāʿī; 23 February 1917 – 17 October 1985) was prominent Jordanian political figure, held several significant positions within the government throughout his career, including serving as the 18th Prime Minister of Jordan in 1969 and 1970 and in various ministerial roles.[1]
عبد المنعم الرفاعي | |
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| 18th Prime Minister of Jordan | |
| In office 24 March 1969 – 13 August 1969 | |
| Monarch | Hussein |
| Preceded by | Bahjat Talhouni |
| Succeeded by | Bahjat Talhouni |
| In office 27 June 1970 – 16 September 1970 | |
| Monarch | Hussein |
| Preceded by | Bahjat Talhouni |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Daoud Al-Abbasi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1917 |
| Died | 17 October 1985 (aged 68) |
| Party | Independent |
| Relations | Zaid Al-Rifai (nephew) Samir Rifai (brother) Omar Al-Rifai (son) Abdul-Monem Al-Rifai (grandson) Seif Al-Rifai (Great Grandson) Tanya Al-Rifai (Great Granddaughter) Lana Al-Rifai (Great Granddaughter) Al-Rifai family |
Life
Abdulmunim Rifai was born in Safad, Sanjak of Acre. He was the younger brother of Samir Rifai[1] and the uncle of Zaid Rifai. He was Jordan's first Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in 1956.[2] Rifai was additionally one of Jordan's most prominent poets and penned the lyrics of the Jordanian national and royal anthem.[3][4]
Political Roles
Early Roles in Government
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: Abdul Munim Rifai served in the fourth government of His Excellency Bahjat Talhouni from October 7, 1967, to April 25, 1968.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: He held this role in the same government from April 25, 1968, to March 24, 1969.[5]
Prime Ministerial Tenures
- First Term as Prime Minister: Rifai formed his first government on March 24, 1969, serving as Prime Minister until June 30, 1969. He subsequently retained the position of Prime Minister while also serving as Minister of Culture and Information from June 30, 1969, to August 13, 1969.
- Rifai then became Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister in the fifth government of Bahjat Talhouni, serving from August 13, 1969, to April 19, 1970. He continued in these capacities in the sixth government of Talhouni from April 19, 1970, to June 27, 1970.
- Second Term as Prime Minister: Rifai established his second government on June 27, 1970, remaining in office until September 15, 1970. During this period, he served as Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Culture, Media, Tourism, and Antiquities.[5]