Rida Khawaldeh Explained

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]

Notes and References

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