Ahmad Obeidat

Ahmad Obeidat was appointed Director of the General Intelligence Directorate (GID) of Jordan, serving until 1984. He oversaw intelligence operations during a period of regional instability, including the Iran-Iraq War and tensions with Syria.

Obeidat was appointed Prime Minister of Jordan by King Hussein on January 10, 1984, succeeding Mudar Badran. His government focused on economic austerity measures and maintaining stability during the Iran-Iraq War.

Obeidat resigned as Prime Minister on April 4, 1985, after 15 months in office. His resignation followed disagreements with King Hussein over economic policy and the pace of political liberalization, leading to his replacement by Zaid al-Rifai.

Obeidat, as a member of the Royal Commission, helped draft and signed the Jordanian National Charter in 1991. The charter aimed to democratize the political system, legalize political parties, and define the relationship between the monarchy and elected institutions.