| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Umma / National Assembly |
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| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Aayan / Senate |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Majlis Al-Nuwaab / House of Representatives
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| Affiliation to the IPU |
Yes |
| Affiliation date(s) |
1964 - |
| LEADERSHIP |
| President |
Faisal El-Fayez (M)
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| Notes |
Appointed on 25 Oct. 2015, re-appointed on 27 Sep. 2016. |
| Secretary General |
Khaled Al-Louzi (M)
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| COMPOSITION |
| Members (statutory / current number) |
65 / 65 |
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
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| Women (current number) |
10 (15.38%) |
| Mode of designation |
appointed 65 |
| Notes |
Appointed by the King. |
| Term |
4 years |
| Last renewal dates |
27 September 2016
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Address |
Majlis Al-Aayan
House of Parliament
P.O. Box 72
AMMAN 11118
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| Phone |
(9626) 566 4121 |
| Fax |
(9626) 562 1782 |
| E-mail |
info@senate.jo |
| Website |
http://www.parliament.jo
http://www.senate.jo/
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