His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday entrusted Marouf Bakhit to form a new government tasked with realising “genuine political and economic reforms”.

In the Letter of Designation, King Abdullah said the new government should “take practical, speedy and tangible steps to launch real political reform”, to achieve comprehensive modernisation and development.

Bakhit succeeded outgoing Prime Minister Samir Rifai whose resignation was accepted by the King on Tuesday.

The prime minister-designate said he needs three to four days to complete consultations and announce the makeup of his Cabinet.