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مطيع أحمد قاسم دماج | Mutte Ahmed Qassem Dammaj

مطيع أحمد قاسم دماج - وزير الثقافة والسياحة بالجمهورية اليمنية
مطيع أحمد قاسم دماج - وزير الثقافة والسياحة بالجمهورية اليمنية

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

  • Prepared and organized the business and proceedings of the Council of Ministers.

  • Chaired the Technical Committee responsible for developing the Government Program.

  • Headed the Review Committee tasked with auditing and improving policy proposals discussed by the Council of Ministers.

  • Prepared minutes, outcomes, and resolutions of the Council of Ministers; communicated them to relevant entities and followed up on their implementation.

  • Member of the Supreme Committee for Sovereign Revenues.

  • Member and Rapporteur of the Supreme Committee for Combating Smuggling.

  • Member of the Supreme Committee for Oil Marketing.

  • 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.

  • Secretary-General of the Supreme Economic Council.

  • Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Energy.

  • Chaired the Committee overseeing the Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant (valued at USD 422 million) allocated for electricity generation.

  • Developed a new strategy for the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to ensure timely and effective preparation of Cabinet meetings.

  • Managed the financial, technical, and administrative affairs of the Office of the Prime Minister.

  • Analyzed political issues and trends; provided insights and advisory support to the Prime Minister.

October 2018 – January 2021
Political Advisor to the Prime Minister

  • Analyzed political developments and trends; provided strategic advice and policy recommendations to the Prime Minister.

  • Reviewed political agreements; delivered risk assessments and forward-looking analysis to ensure successful implementation.

  • Participated in negotiations with telecommunications companies to address regulatory non-compliance and enhance citizens’ telecommunications services.

  • Assisted in organizing the Prime Minister’s media team; advised on public communication strategy and crisis messaging.

  • Analyzed and reviewed government economic policies related to fuel imports, currency management, power generation, and other sectors; submitted recommendations accordingly.

  • Managed coordination and communication with the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen.

  • 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

  • Reviewed the draft constitution to ensure alignment with the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference.

  • Supervised the implementation of National Dialogue outcomes.

  • 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

  • Arabic (Native)

  • English (Fluent)