UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.

Al Mulla brings more than 20 years of experience in financial management, investment and economic governance.

He previously served as Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Investment Fund, and as Executive Director of the Dubai Financial Support Fund.

He also oversaw the coordination of tax affairs within the Government of Dubai, and is recognised for his expertise in taxation, business development, public policy and strategic financial planning.

Al Mulla is a graduate of the Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development and holds an Executive MBA from Georgetown University, alongside advanced degrees in Law, Big Data and Business Analytics, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting.

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