News - Yemen: Acting Prime Minister scholar Muhammad Muftah affirmed that administrative work within state institutions constitutes a vital frontline in confronting the enemies of Yemen, stressing that the dedication of public employees complements the struggle of the Armed and security Forces in defending national sovereignty and protecting the people’s resources.

During his visit to the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development on Wednesday, Muftah reviewed the ministry’s performance, ongoing projects, and its supervision of public service units. 

He emphasized that the ministry bears a direct responsibility to address negligence or mismanagement in service delivery and to handle citizens’ affairs with a sense of national duty, viewing administrative work as an integral part of the country’s battle against foreign powers seeking to weaken and dominate Yemen.

Muftah underscored that the national responsibility entrusted to all public service institutions requires continuous reform to match the steadfastness and sacrifices of the Yemeni people over the past fifteen years. He traced Yemen’s modern struggle back to 2009, noting that the failure of the former regime to enact genuine reform led to the eruption of events in 2011, paving the way for the September 21 Revolution.

He described the 21 September Revolution as a “necessary step to uproot foreign tutelage and domination,” asserting that it marked Yemen’s transition toward genuine sovereignty and independent national decision-making. 

Administrative development, he said, represents a continuation of this revolutionary path, forming part of the internal front that fortifies Yemen’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

Highlighting Yemen’s civilizational and global influence, scholar Muftah noted that Yemenis have historically contributed to development across nations, and that most Islamic communities abroad have Yemeni roots. He reiterated that true national sovereignty was only realized after the 21 September Revolution, following decades of dependency and subservience to external powers.

Scholar Muftah called on all state employees to engage in this reform mission with full responsibility, describing their administrative efforts as “a form of jihad” parallel to that of the Armed Forces confronting the Zionist and foreign enemies on the frontlines. 

He also demanded firm accountability for negligent officials who fail to fulfill their duties, emphasizing that administrative reform is both a national obligation and a tool for strengthening sovereignty.

He concluded that the success of the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development in implementing reform projects stands as a model for effective institutional governance worthy of Yemen’s enduring sacrifices and its historic role among nations.

Meanwhile, Civil Service Minister Khaled al-Hawali and ministry officials presented progress reports detailing regulatory reforms, creation of new public bodies, digitization projects covering over 92,000 employees, and initiatives to simplify procedures, improve service quality, and combat corruption. 

They confirmed the launch of the second phase of field evaluation, including four priority programs: streamlining public transactions, developing citizen service centers, enhancing complaint systems, and tightening oversight to prevent bribery and abuse of authority.

Muftah’s statement comes amid Yemen’s push to strengthen internal governance alongside its resistance to the US–Zionist–Saudi coalition. The government views administrative reform as part of the national defense effort, linking institutional integrity to sovereignty. Recent initiatives in Sana’a aim to rebuild state institutions, curb corruption, and align civil service performance with Yemen’s broader struggle for independence.