A Royal Decree was issued on Tuesday appointing Riyad Abu Karaki as Royal Court chief, succeeding Khaled Karaki who submitted his resignation on Tuesday.

His Majesty King Abdullah sent a letter to Abu Karaki, in which he stressed that the Royal Court remains, “as it has been always, the home of all Jordanians”. In the letter, the King told Abu Karaki that the Royal Court’s doors must remain open to all citizens so that “you can listen to them, discuss their issues and meet their needs”, noting that Jordanians are his “family and source of pride”.

In recognition of Abu Karaki’s “integrity and willingness to carry the burden”, the King said he entrusted the new chief to become his “connection with citizens” and ensure full coordination between the King and the country’s institutions and people.

Also on Tuesday, King Abdullah sent a letter to former Royal Court chief Khaled Karaki, thanking him for his efforts.