Abdullatif Najdawi

Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs

Born on February 23, 1976, Abdullatif Najdawi is married with three children. He brings over twenty years of accumulated experience in public administration, law, and governance, having led key national institutions and played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing public policies. His career reflects a consistent commitment to advancing good governance, institutional reform, and the rule of law.

In recognition of his distinguished contributions to developing advanced systems for monitoring government performance, enhancing institutional efficiency and supporting Jordan’s economic and administrative modernization vision, His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein bestowed him Order for Independence of the First Degree.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Key Positions

• Secretary General of the Prime Ministry (2022–2025)
• Secretary General of the Constitutional Court (2019–2022)
• Secretary General of the Legislative and Opinion Bureau (2007–2019)
• Acting Secretary General of the Legislative and Opinion Bureau (2006–2007)
• Assistant Secretary General of the Legislative and Opinion Bureau (2005–2006)
• Administrative Director, Legislative and Opinion Bureau (2003–2005)
• Legal Researcher, Legislative and Opinion Bureau (2001–2003)

Memberships & Committees

• Jordanian Team for the Good Governance for Development (GFD) in partnership with the OECD.
• National Executive Program for the National Agenda.
• Chair of the Evaluation Committee for the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Entrepreneurship (2011).
• Member of the National Team for Public Sector Development Support.
• Board Member, King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (2018–2019).
• Board Member, Comprehensive Multiple Transportation Company autobus (2014–2018).
• Board Member, Jordan Press Foundation Al-Rai (2014–2015).
• Board Member, Jordan Electric Power Company (2015–2019).

Royal Medals:

Order for Independence of the First Degree, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to developing advanced systems for monitoring government performance (2025).