The Prime Minister has announced a series of measures to enhance financial reforms and improve the performance of tax and customs institutions.

Prime Minister Issues New Appointments to Strengthen Financial Reforms

In a significant move to enhance economic and financial reforms, Dr. Shai Mohsen Al-Zandani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced a series of appointments within the Ministry of Finance and the Tax and Customs Authorities. This initiative aims to accelerate the implementation of the government’s reform program and improve the efficiency of state revenue institutions.

Key Appointments in Tax Authority

The recent decisions, based on recommendations from the Minister of Finance, focus on restructuring and improving performance in financial institutions. Notable appointments include:

• Naji Ali Hussein Jaber as the new head of the Tax Authority.
• Abdullah Abdulqawi Mohsen Al-Maflahi as the Director General of the Executive Unit for Major Taxpayers.
• Mohammed Ahmed Obeid Al-Fadhli as the Director General of the Tax Office in Aden.

Additionally, Nazeer Ahmed Abdulkarim Al-Tahish and Abdulhakim Muin Said Ahmed will serve as advisors to the head of the Tax Authority.

Changes in Customs Authority Leadership

The Prime Minister’s decisions also extend to the Customs Authority, where several key positions have been filled:

• Fadl Mahmoud Ali Allan has been appointed as the Deputy Head of the Customs Authority.
• Fadl Mohsen Fadl Mansour Al-Ban will serve as the Assistant Deputy for Customs Control and Anti-Smuggling.
• Ahlam Abdullah Abdulkarim Mohammed has been appointed as the Director General of Aden Customs.
• Ahmed Mohammed Al-Haj Ahmed will lead the Free Zone Customs.

Furthermore, Dr. Mohammed Abdu Hassan Dahani and Mohsen Saleh Qahtan will act as advisors to the head of the Customs Authority.

Strengthening Financial Management

The Prime Minister also appointed Abdulqader Amin Abdulrahim Abdulqader as the head of the Technical Office at the Ministry of Finance. Other key appointments include:

• Dr. Abdul-Moneim Hassan Ma’ruf as Assistant Deputy for External Financial Relations.
• Saleh Ali Saleh Al-Jafri as Assistant Deputy for Revenue.
• Dr. Jamal Mohammed Surour as an advisor to the Ministry of Finance.

These appointments align with the government’s broader strategy to enhance financial and administrative reforms, thereby improving institutional performance within the Ministry of Finance and its affiliated agencies.

Commitment to Reform and Governance

These appointments reflect the government’s commitment to implementing the job rotation law and renewing administrative leadership. This strategy aims to optimize the use of national expertise and promote principles of efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

A government source confirmed that these decisions followed a comprehensive evaluation of institutional and leadership performance within the Ministry of Finance and its agencies. They align with the current phase’s requirements and the priorities of the government’s economic reform program.

Conclusion

The government remains dedicated to modernizing financial institutions and empowering them to maximize resources and diversify income sources. This effort supports economic recovery and enhances the state’s ability to meet its obligations while improving services for citizens. It also aims to build trust among regional and international partners regarding the effectiveness of state institutions in managing public resources efficiently.

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