Omar Fakih Hamad
TanzaniapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Profesa Omar Fakih Hamad is a prominent Tanzanian politician and academic, currently serving as the representative for Pandani. He is known for his active involvement in legislative discussions, particularly regarding the development and infrastructure of Pemba island. Recently, he raised concerns about the slow progress in operationalizing Pemba's ports for international services, emphasizing the need for timely implementation of government plans.
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Prof Omar Fakih Hamad is a Pandani Representative who emphasized the need for a dedicated budget law in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar moves to fix budget law gapTanzania· 2026-06-19
Pandani Representative, Mr Omar Fakih Hamad, questioned continued allocations for oil and gas exploration.
Zanzibar targets deep-sea vessels, oil and gas projects in Sh209bn budgetTanzania· 2026-05-30
Prof Omar Fakih Hamad contributes to the debate on the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage.
Zanzibar Representatives want new strategies to boost tourism sectorTanzania· 2026-05-27
Prof Fakih urged the government to adopt electronic systems that would provide timely and accurate employment data.
Zanzibar earns Sh12.5bn but lacks data on foreign hiringTanzania· 2026-02-16
Prof Omar Fakih Hamad, also from ACT-Wazalendo, went on to serve as the opposition whip.
Mwinyi to dissolve Zanzibar’s 10th House as term draws to a closeTanzania· 2025-06-20
Omar Fakih Hamad is a professor and representative who spoke at the meeting of the House of Representatives in Chukwani, Unguja.
SMZ yakiri changamoto upatikanaji wa mikopoTanzania· 2025-02-27
Profesa Omar Fakih Hamad has questioned the government's commitment to opening the port of Pemba.
Mwakilishi ahoji kusuasua bandari za PembaTanzania· 2025-02-27