The first floor of the Finance Ministry has been dedicated to the memory of Ahmed Mujthaba, who served as Chief Procurement Executive of the Ministry.

Mujthaba passed away suddenly in July last year at the age of 39. He served the Finance Ministry for 14 years since joining in 2008.

"The first floor of the Ministry has been dedicated in memory of our fellow employee Mujthaba in recognition of his outstanding service to the Ministry," the Ministry said in a statement.

The floor was inaugurated by Mujthaba's sister Murthasha Majdhi, the Finance Ministry said.

Mujthaba has played a key role in streamlining the state's procurement system, the Ministry said.