Ahmed Safadi

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Ahmed Safadi is a Jordanian politician who was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on 15 November 2022. [1]

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References

  1. "MP Ahmad Safadi elected Lower House Speaker". Jordan Times. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-09-18.