# Faisal Al-Fayez

_Jordanian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-10-07

> Faisal Akef Al-Fayez is a Jordanian politician who was the 34th Prime Minister of Jordan from 25 October 2003 to 6 March 2005. Additionally, Al-Fayez is the only person in Jordanian history who was a Prime Minister, President of the Senate, President of the House of Representatives, and Head of the Royal Hashemite Court. He took office following the resignation of Ali Abu al-Ragheb. He previously served as Minister of Defense and is very close to King Abdullah II.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 December 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Amman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Jordan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P106))
- **Education:** Boston University; Cardiff University; Boston University College of Arts and Sciences ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P69))
- **Positions held:** senator of Jordan (27 October 2020 – 15 September 2024); President of the Senate of Jordan (since 25 October 2015); Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Jordan (2010–2011); Prime Minister of Jordan (25 October 2003 – 6 April 2005); Member of the House of Representatives of Jordan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Star of Jordan; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504#P166))

## Questions

**When was Faisal Al-Fayez born?**  
Faisal Al-Fayez was born on 20 December 1952 in Amman.

**What positions has Faisal Al-Fayez held?**  
Positions held by Faisal Al-Fayez include: senator of Jordan (2020–2024); President of the Senate of Jordan (since 25 October 2015); Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Jordan (2010–2011); Prime Minister of Jordan (2003–2005); Member of the House of Representatives of Jordan.

**Where did Faisal Al-Fayez study?**  
Faisal Al-Fayez was educated at Boston University, Cardiff University, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Faisal Al-Fayez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faisal_Al-Fayez) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1393504](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1393504) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: فيصل الفايز.png by Noursat Jordan (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B5%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B2.png)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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