Minister Thoriq Ibrahim’s appointment as Minister of Tourism and Environment has been sent to Parliament for approval.

Thoriq’s appointment follows the merger of the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, after Ibrahim Faisal was dismissed as Minister of Tourism. Thoriq was appointed on February 2, 2025.

In addition, the President has proposed restructuring three other ministries: Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Homeland Security and Technology, and Health, all of which are awaiting parliamentary approval.