Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Mutawa explained

Office1:Minister of State
Term Start1:November 2010
Term End1:June 2022
Alma Mater:University of Alexandria

Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Mutawa (born September 1947) is a Bahraini politician, who served in different cabinet posts for nearly thirty years between 1993 and 2022.

Early life and education

Mutawa was born in September 1947.[1] He received degrees in philosophy, psychology, and social sciences from the University of Alexandria.

Career

In 1972, Mutawa started his career as the head of youth activities at the then-labor and social affairs ministry.[1] In 1974, he began to serve at the prime minister's office. In 1977, he was appointed executive director of the office which he held until 1993. He served as the minister of cabinet affairs from 1993 to 2005. From 26 June 1995 to 2001, he served as the minister of information.[2] In 2001, he was appointed minister of the premier's affairs.[1] From 2002 to 2006, he served as the minister of the cabinet affairs.[1]

Mutawa was appointed cultural affairs advisor to prime minister in 2005.[3] In 2009, he was nominated by Bahrain for the post of the general secretary of the Gulf Cooperation Council while serving as cultural affairs advisor.[4] However, his nomination was not endorsed by Qatar.[5] [6] As a result of Qatar's objection over his nomination, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani was nominated by Bahrain for the post.[7]

Mutawa was named as state minister for follow-up in 2010.[8] [9] His term ended in June 2022 when a new cabinet was announced by the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.[10] [11] During his long term in the Bahraini cabinets Mutawa was among the closest and powerful ministers of the former Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.[11]

Notes and References

  1. The Ideal Man for the Job. The Majalla. 21 December 2009. https://archive.today/20130629201527/http://www.majalla.com/eng/2009/12/article5512459. dead. 29 June 2013. 11 April 2013.
  2. Web site: IAA Overview. Information Affairs Authority. 11 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150423122641/http://www.iaa.bh/overview.aspx. 23 April 2015. dead.
  3. News: Bahraini likely to be next GCC Sec Gen. 11 April 2013. The Telegraph. 13 October 2009.
  4. News: Bahrain's Al Mutawa set to be next GCC chief. 26 September 2013. Gulf News. 16 December 2009.
  5. News: Bahrain adamant about the selection of Mohammad Al Mutawa as next GCC secretary general. 11 April 2013. habibtoumi.com. 21 May 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20130928155955/http://www.habibtoumi.com/2010/05/21/bahrain-adamant-about-the-selection-of-mohammad-al-mutawa-as-next-gcc-secretary-general/. 28 September 2013. dead.
  6. News: Saudi Arabia to mediate in Bahrain-Qatar row. 11 April 2013. Al Arabiya. 27 May 2010. Reuters. Riyadh. https://web.archive.org/web/20161108195205/http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2010/05/27/109794.html. 8 November 2016. dead.
  7. News: Bahrain names Al Zayani as next GCC chief. 11 April 2013. Gulf News. 28 May 2010.
  8. Web site: Newly elected government of Bahrain (2012). Embassy of Bahrain. 11 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130326022548/http://www.bahrainconsulatemumbai.com/govt.htm. 26 March 2013. dead.
  9. News: Toumi. Habib. Bahrain announces new government. 18 April 2013. Gulf News. 2 November 2010.
  10. News: HM King issues Decree 25/2022 reshuffling the Cabinet. 13 June 2022. 3 July 2023. Bahrain News Agency.
  11. News: New Cabinet Reshuffle: Removing Khalifa bin Salman's Wing and Reducing Al-Khawalid's Influence. 3 July 2023. Bahrain Mirror. 16 June 2022.

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