[04/11/2026 02:37]

RIYADH - SABA
Judge Akram Naseeb Ahmed al-Amri took the constitutional oath today, Wednesday, before His Excellency Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on his appointment as Minister of Civil Service and Pensions. Salem Abubakr Mohammed Thabit al-Awlaki took the oath on his appointment as Minister of Information and Ahmed Saleh Ahmed al-Awlaqi took the oath on his appointment as Minister of Local Administration
Following, the ceremonies, the President met with the new ministers and congratulated them on gaining confidence, wishing them all success in doing their national duties.

The President urged the ministers to work as a unified team with the Prime Minister and the rest of the government, coordinating their ministries' efforts to serve citizens and turning their priorities into specific work programs.

The Chairman of the PPLC directed the Minister of Civil Service and Pensions to move forward with completing the administrative reform program, updating the job database, activating oversight and inspection, and addressing job duplication and fictitious names in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and oversight bodies.

President al-Alimi urged the Minister of Information to advance the national media system to be at the heart of the battle to restore state institutions and confront the Houthi terrorist militias.

The President stressed the role of official media in explaining the state’s position to public opinion at home and abroad, correcting misleading narratives, combating rumors, and providing reliable information in a timely manner.

The President directed that state media platforms must be activated in the governorates, taking advantage of qualified personnel and expanding radio broadcasting and digital publishing to bring the voice of the republic to all corners of the country.

The President also directed the Minister of Local Administration to strengthen the responsible relationship between the government and local authorities, to maintain regular communication with executive levels and to address stalled issues in coordination with the relevant ministries.

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