Dr Mohamed al-Maitami, who served for four years as senior representative of Doha-based Silatech, has been named Yemen’s minister of planning and international co-operation under the new government of Prime Minister Khaled Bahhah announced recently.
Dr al-Maitami is an economist and professor at the University of Sana’a. In addition to Silatech, he has held positions with Georgetown University (US), the Yemeni Centre for Studies and Research and the Economic Research Forum.
Silatech is a regional social initiative focused on improving employment and enterprise opportunities for young people throughout the Arab world.
During Dr al-Maitami’s tenure with Silatech, the organisation pioneered a variety of job training, microfinance and enterprise development programmes that benefited tens of thousands of Yemeni youth.
Silatech CEO Dr Tarik M Yousef said, “Yemen was one of the first countries in which Silatech programmes had a strong presence and Dr al-Maitami played a leading role in fostering close partnerships for us there. Yemen faces serious challenges but I am confident that with his experience and knowledge, Dr al-Maitami will serve Yemen well. We at Silatech offer him our heartfelt congratulations and look forward to strengthening our partnerships in Yemen.”
Founded in 2008 by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Silatech is a dynamic social initiative that works to create jobs and expand economic opportunities for young people throughout the Arab world. Silatech, which means ‘your connection,’ finds innovative solutions to challenging problems, working with a wide spectrum of NGOs, governments and the private sector to foster sustainable, positive change for Arab youth.
