Amid news of a cabinet reshuffle announced by the Prime Minister on Wednesday afternoon, Faris Al-Rawi has been appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.
In a statement Mr Al-Rawi said it is with great excitement and pleasure that he takes on this new role.
The former Attorney General also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to have led the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, since 2015, brining about transformation to the local judicial system.
His statement reads in full:
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