By John Lee.
Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed has assumed the duties of Minister of Transport on an acting basis, following a directive from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
The move comes after the former Transport Minister, Razzaq Muhaibas al-Saadawi, was sworn in as a member of parliament.
According to Article 49 of the Iraqi Constitution: "It is not permissible to combine membership in the Council of Representatives with any work or other official position."
Upon her arrival at the ministry, Ms Sami chaired an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Transport's Opinion Authority, attended by directors general from across the ministry and its entities, as well as adviser Zaid Mahmoud Mahdi.
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on reducing expenditures, maximising revenues, and complying with relevant Cabinet decisions. Ms Sami directed a review of the financial estimates of the ministry and its formations, in line with Cabinet Resolution No. 11 of 2026.
Key decisions and instructions included:
- Reassessing the ministry's financial estimates and those of its affiliated entities.
- Forming a committee to inventory and classify old and worn-out vehicles, with a view to their disposal under the State Property Sale and Lease Law.
- Requiring all ministry formations to work on Fridays and Saturdays to complete tasks linked to Cabinet decisions.
- Directing affiliated companies to transfer treasury shares of revenues and profits for previous years and for 2025 within three days.
- Instructing the transfer of accumulated airport administration revenues to the public treasury.
The meeting also reviewed institutional performance, administrative reform, and progress on projects and operational plans. Ms Sami stressed the importance of teamwork, adherence to legal frameworks, and maintaining continuity of services to enhance efficiency and public confidence.
(Source: Ministry of Transport)
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