Fayez al-Tarawneh

Fayez Tarawneh (; ; 1 May 1949 – 15 December 2021) was a Jordanian independent politician, who served twice as the 31st Prime Minister of Jordan, and also as Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court.

Early life and education Tarawneh was born on 1 May 1949 in Amman, Jordan. ) and headed the Jordanian delegation that was in charge of peace negotiations with Israel in 1994. Then he was appointed prime minister and served in this post from 20 August 1998 to 4 March 1999, the last prime minister under King Hussein, who died in February 1999. The other cabinet posts he held include Foreign Minister and Trade Minister. An increase in fuel prices resulted in protests. On 2 September 2012, a motion of no confidence passed in parliament against his government. On 11 October 2012, he was replaced by Abdullah Ensour as prime minister. Tarawneh was appointed chief of royal court by King Abdullah II on 28 January 2013, replacing Riyad Abu Karaki.

Death Tarawneh died on 15 December 2021, at the age of 72 in Amman, Jordan. The following day, after the funeral prayer at the Royal Guards Mosque, he was buried at the Royal Cemetery in Amman in a funeral attended by King Abdullah, Prince Faisal and other senior Jordanian officials.

Awards and recognition In 1995, Tarawneh was awarded the Gabriel Peace Prize together with Israeli negotiator Elyakim Rubinstein for his role in the talks that led to the signing of the Israel-Jordan peace treaty in October 1994.