UAE President Appoints Kamal Ishaq Almaazmi to Abu Dhabi Finance Post

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree appointing Kamal Ishaq Almaazmi as the Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The decision, announced on Tuesday, places Almaazmi at the executive helm of the emirate’s central fiscal authority. Leadership and Fiscal Oversight The Abu Dhabi Department of Finance (DoF) is the primary government body tasked with managing the emirate’s financial resources. As Undersecretary, Almaazmi will oversee the department’s administrative and operational functions, reporting directly to the Chairman. His responsibilities include the execution of fiscal policies that govern public spending and revenue management across the capital’s various government entities. Strategic Economic Mandate The appointment comes during a period of concentrated fiscal management for Abu Dhabi, as the emirate maintains its focus on non-oil GDP growth and public-private partnerships. The Department of Finance is responsible for drafting the annual general budget, managing government debt, and ensuring the efficient allocation of capital for large-scale infrastructure and development projects. The department also serves as the regulatory…