Constitutional Reform
Arif participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1958 in Jordan
Explore 4 historical events and records for Jordan in 1958.
Historical records for Jordan in 1958
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January
May
Fifth Rifai Cabinet Formed
Al-Rifai formed his fifth government, succeeding his service in the Ibrahim Hashem cabinet. This would become his longest premiership, extending into May 1959.
July
Declaration of Hussein
King Hussein declares himself head of Jordan/Iraqi federation
August
Defense and Foreign Portfolios Added
The fifth government was reorganized and al-Rifai assumed the foreign affairs and defense portfolios alongside the office of prime minister. The changes occurred amid major shifts in regional security and interstate relations.
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