Rida Khawaldeh

Rida Shibli Khawaldeh (born 15 July 1962)[1] is a Jordanian academic and politician. He was Minister of Agriculture in the government of Hani Al-Mulki between 1 June 2016 and 28 September 2016, when he left the government in a cabinet reshuffle and was replaced by Khaled Hneifat. Khawaldeh was subsequently appointed to the Senate.[2][3]

Khawaldeh previously served as president of the University of Jordan at Aqaba.[4] In April 2013 Khawaldeh was appointed as president of Mutah University per Royal Decree.[5] Khawaldeh was one of three University presidents appointed in the government of Al-Mulki.[6]

Khawaldeh studied plant production at the University of Jordan and obtained a BSc and MSc there. He later obtained his PhD from the University of Illinois.[4]

  1. ^ "Biographical Resume Prof. Dr. Rida Shibli AL-Khawaldeh" (PDF). Mutah University. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. ^ Omar Obeidat (2 June 2016). "Mulki's government takes oath of office before King". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  3. ^ Omar Obeidat (29 September 2016). "Mulki's new government sworn in". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Profiles of new ministers" (PDF). The Jordan Times. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  5. ^ "High level appointments at Mu'tah University despite continued suspension". Ammon News. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Three University President Vacancies, University Presidents Appointed Ministers with New Gov't". Alghad. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.