مطيع أحمد قاسم دماج | Mutte Ahmed Qassem Dammaj
Mutte Ahmed Qassem Dammaj
Personal Information
Place of Residence: Aden, Republic of Yemen
Date of Birth: May 5, 1976
Place of Birth: Ibb Governorate, Yemen
Professional Experience
February 2026 – Present
Minister of Culture and Tourism
January 2021 – December 2024
Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers
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Prepared and organized the business and proceedings of the Council of Ministers.
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Chaired the Technical Committee responsible for developing the Government Program.
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Headed the Review Committee tasked with auditing and improving policy proposals discussed by the Council of Ministers.
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Prepared minutes, outcomes, and resolutions of the Council of Ministers; communicated them to relevant entities and followed up on their implementation.
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Member of the Supreme Committee for Sovereign Revenues.
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Member and Rapporteur of the Supreme Committee for Combating Smuggling.
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Member of the Supreme Committee for Oil Marketing.
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Monitored and evaluated the performance of ministries and public institutions in implementing the Government Program and Cabinet resolutions; reported to the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
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Secretary-General of the Supreme Economic Council.
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Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Energy.
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Chaired the Committee overseeing the Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant (valued at USD 422 million) allocated for electricity generation.
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Developed a new strategy for the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to ensure timely and effective preparation of Cabinet meetings.
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Managed the financial, technical, and administrative affairs of the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Analyzed political issues and trends; provided insights and advisory support to the Prime Minister.
October 2018 – January 2021
Political Advisor to the Prime Minister
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Analyzed political developments and trends; provided strategic advice and policy recommendations to the Prime Minister.
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Reviewed political agreements; delivered risk assessments and forward-looking analysis to ensure successful implementation.
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Participated in negotiations with telecommunications companies to address regulatory non-compliance and enhance citizens’ telecommunications services.
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Assisted in organizing the Prime Minister’s media team; advised on public communication strategy and crisis messaging.
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Analyzed and reviewed government economic policies related to fuel imports, currency management, power generation, and other sectors; submitted recommendations accordingly.
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Managed coordination and communication with the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen.
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Maintained engagement and coordination with leaders of political parties to secure support for government measures.
2009 – 2018
Senior Electricity Supervisor, Sabafon Company
2003 – 2009
Senior Electrical Engineer, Sabafon Company
Political and Social Engagement
April 2014 – Present
Member, National Authority for Monitoring the Implementation of National Dialogue Outcomes
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Reviewed the draft constitution to ensure alignment with the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference.
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Supervised the implementation of National Dialogue outcomes.
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Oversaw the restructuring of government institutions in accordance with National Dialogue results.
2013 – 2014
Member, National Dialogue Conference – Rights and Freedoms Working Group
2014 – Present
Member, Central Committee of the Yemeni Socialist Party
1995 – 1998
Secretary of the Student Sector, Yemeni Socialist Party – Sana’a University
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Sana’a University, Yemen
Languages
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Arabic (Native)
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English (Fluent)