AMMAN — A royal decree was issued in Jordan on Thursday, approving a fifth reshuffle of Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh's Cabinet, according to a royal statement.

Under the royal decree, six cabinet ministers have been relieved, with five women being appointed as ministers of planning and social development, culture, investment and legal affairs, said the statement.

The ministers were sworn in before King Abdullah at Al Husseiniya Palace. Prime Minister Khasawneh attended the swearing-in. — Agencies