Jordan's King Abdullah (L) welcomes new Prime Minister Samir Rifai at the Royal Palace in Amman December 14, 2009. King Abdullah was expected on Monday to swear in the government headed by Rifai, whom he asked on Wednesday to take over from Nader Dahabi, who quit having led a much-criticised government for two years. REUTERS/Yousef Allan (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)