# Hani Mulki

_Jordanian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Hani Fawzi Mulki (also known as Hani Mulki; Arabic: هاني الملقي; Hāni Al-Mulki; born 15 October 1951) is a Jordanian politician who held several ministerial and diplomatic positions, and he was Chief Commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority before his designation as the 41st Prime Minister of Jordan by King Abdullah II and approval by the House of Representatives on 29 May 2016.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 October 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Amman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Jordan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P102))
- **Education:** Cairo University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Jordan (1 June 2016 – 4 June 2018); Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply (9 February 2011 – 17 October 2011); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (25 October 2004 – 5 April 2005) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173#P39))

## About

Mulki served as prime minister until he submitted his resignation on 4 June 2018 after protests had swept the country because of his government's IMF-backed austerity measures that aimed to tackle Jordan's growing public debt. The measures would raise the price of goods and services, as well as hike the tax rate.

## Questions

**When was Hani Mulki born?**  
Hani Mulki was born on 15 October 1951 in Amman.

**What positions has Hani Mulki held?**  
Positions held by Hani Mulki include: Prime Minister of Jordan (2016–2018); Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply (2011–2011); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (2004–2005).

**Where did Hani Mulki study?**  
Hani Mulki was educated at Cairo University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hani Mulki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hani_Mulki) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5648173](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5648173) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Hani Mulki 2017.jpg by Enzo Zucchi (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hani_Mulki_2017.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Hani Mulki". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hani-mulki. Retrieved 7 November 2026.