A third decree named Amer Hadidi as an adviser at the Royal Court, the statement said.

His Majesty King Abdullah sent a letter to Karaki, in which he stressed that the Royal Court remains, “as it has always been, home to all Jordanians”.

In the letter, the King said the Royal Court doors must remain open to all Jordanians so that “you can listen to them, discuss their issues and meet their needs”, noting that Jordanians are his “family and source of pride”.

“I have vowed to dedicate myself to them, as my father and forefathers did, to serve them, serve their interests and future and meet their needs,” the King said in the letter.

In recognition of Karaki’s “integrity and willingness to carry the burden”, the King said he entrusted the new chief to become his “connection with citizens” and ensure full coordination between the King and the country’s institutions and people.

Also yesterday, King Abdullah sent a letter to Lozi, in which he extended thanks and appreciation for his efforts.

Karaki, whose last post was deputy prime minister and minister of education in the second government of Samir Rifai, was born in Karak in 1946.

He obtained a BA degree in Arabic language and literature from the University of Jordan (UJ) in 1969, an MA degree in the same subject from UJ in 1977, and a PhD from Cambridge University in England in 1980.

He has served as minister of culture and youth, culture and information, culture and higher education and deputy prime minister and minister of information in various Cabinets.

Karaki also served as an adviser to His Majesty the late King Hussein, Royal Court chief, chairman of the Jordan Press Foundation board and president of UJ.

He is the author of several books on poetry and culture and was bestowed with Al Hussein Decoration for Distinguished Service - First Order.

Several-time minister of industry and trade, Hadidi was born in 1968, and has a BSc in mechanical engineering from the University of Bridgeport.

He worked as project engineer at the Industrial Development Bank, secretary general of the Ministry of Transport, executive director of the public sector reform administration and director of the industrial development directorate of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Another Royal Decree was issued accepting the resignation of Nasser Lozi from his post as Royal Court chief.

A third decree named Amer Hadidi as an adviser at the Royal Court, the statement said.

His Majesty King Abdullah sent a letter to Karaki, in which he stressed that the Royal Court remains, “as it has always been, home to all Jordanians”.

In the letter, the King said the Royal Court doors must remain open to all Jordanians so that “you can listen to them, discuss their issues and meet their needs”, noting that Jordanians are his “family and source of pride”.

“I have vowed to dedicate myself to them, as my father and forefathers did, to serve them, serve their interests and future and meet their needs,” the King said in the letter.

In recognition of Karaki’s “integrity and willingness to carry the burden”, the King said he entrusted the new chief to become his “connection with citizens” and ensure full coordination between the King and the country’s institutions and people.

Also yesterday, King Abdullah sent a letter to Lozi, in which he extended thanks and appreciation for his efforts.

Karaki, whose last post was deputy prime minister and minister of education in the second government of Samir Rifai, was born in Karak in 1946.

He obtained a BA degree in Arabic language and literature from the University of Jordan (UJ) in 1969, an MA degree in the same subject from UJ in 1977, and a PhD from Cambridge University in England in 1980.

He has served as minister of culture and youth, culture and information, culture and higher education and deputy prime minister and minister of information in various Cabinets.

Karaki also served as an adviser to His Majesty the late King Hussein, Royal Court chief, chairman of the Jordan Press Foundation board and president of UJ.

He is the author of several books on poetry and culture and was bestowed with Al Hussein Decoration for Distinguished Service - First Order.

Several-time minister of industry and trade, Hadidi was born in 1968, and has a BSc in mechanical engineering from the University of Bridgeport.

He worked as project engineer at the Industrial Development Bank, secretary general of the Ministry of Transport, executive director of the public sector reform administration and director of the industrial development directorate of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.