Yemen: Government moves to restructure revenue funds and restrict travel of officials.

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The Prime Minister, Dr. Salem bin Brik, directed to expedite the nomination of new leaders for the revenue funds, with three names to be submitted for each position, according to strict criteria based on competence, integrity, and experience. He stressed the need to impose full governance on the work of the funds and ensure transparency in revenues and expenditures, as it is one of the most important paths of financial reform for the state. This came during the Cabinet meeting in Aden on Sunday, chaired by Bin Brik, to discuss developments in government work and priorities for economic and administrative reform. The Prime Minister affirmed that the government will stop the unjustified expansion in officials' travel abroad, saying: "Foreign travel will be reduced to its lowest levels, and no participation will be allowed except when absolutely necessary, after a clear assessment of the national return, and with prior approval and according to the priorities of the state, not individuals." Bin Brik pointed out that the reforms implemented by the government represent an inevitable national path to reorganize public finances, unify revenue channels, and enhance oversight, stressing that the stage requires full discipline from officials and strict adherence to regulations. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved a number of measures and decisions supporting the reform path, most notably strengthening partnership with the private sector, establishing a health fund, and continuing urgent treatments to improve the performance of vital sectors.