Akram Sulaiman
His Excellency Akram Sulaiman | |
|---|---|
 Sulaiman in 2021 | |
| 31st President of Emmiria | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Khayahad al-Azari |
| Secretary General of the M.P.P. | |
| In office 3 August 2013 – 17 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mahmood el-Kazmi |
| Succeeded by | Jiyaad al-Jamal |
| Trade and Commerce Minister of Emmiria | |
| In office 6 October 2016 – 13 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Khaliq el-Can |
| Succeeded by | Zaid al-Ammar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1948 Hajaria, Emmiria |
| Political party | M.P.P. |
| Spouse | Sabriyya al-Abdelnour (1968–present) |
| Children | 5, including Hanif and Ali Hossain |
Akram Sulaiman (born November 12th, 1948) is an Emmirian statesman and politician who currently serves as the 31st President of Emmiria. He was also a lawyer, academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. Prior to holding office, he was the Minister of Trade and Commerce from 2016 to 2021, and the Secretary General of the Moderate Progressive Party from 2013 to 2016. He succeeded Khayahad al-Azari upon his resignation in 2021. In domestic policy, he encourages personal freedom and free access to information, has improved women's rights by appointing female foreign ministry spokespeople, and has been described as a centrist and reformist who has improved Emmiria's diplomatic relations with other countries.
Sulaiman has been a divisive figure in international politics. His administration has been lauded for successes in greater economic cooperation with the Trans Adula Fair Commerce Accord, as well as brokered historic agreements with the Slavic Union and Kossmil, as well as expanding Emmiria's involvement in WEDA and pushing for firm stances against ACWAC amidst the Brau Sea crisis and Haduastan War. He has taken criticism for his handling of the refugee crisis in Southern Adula, the Rabiyadin nuclear accident, and his reversal of policies on the Yuaneze government during the Jinchon Sea crisis.
Sulaiman was reelected to a second term in 2023, defeating Mohammad Raisi, though the Conservative Party gained a majority in the Consultative Assembly.
Early life and education
Akram Sulaiman was born on November 12th, 1948 in Hajaria, Hajaria province, Emmiria, to a prominent businessman Ahmed Salid Sulaiman and Najara Nahid Sarii.
Early political career
Trade and Commerce Minister
President
Elections
Sulaiman became president following a special election on 13 February 2021, two weeks after the resignation of Khayahad al-Azari.
Sulaiman was reelected to a second term in 2023, defeating Mohammad Raisi, though the Conservative Party gained a majority in the Consultative Assembly.
Domestic policy
Economy
The economic policy of Sulaiman focuses on the long-term economic development of Emmiria, largely continuing the policies of al-Azari. It deals with increasing the purchasing power of the public, economic growth, raising sufficient funds, and improving the business environment in the short term. Sulaiman believes that improving the economic conditions of the people should be accomplished by boosting the purchasing power of the people, reducing the wealth gap. He also thinks that equitable distribution of national wealth and economic growth lead to all mentioned economic goals. He states that if national wealth was not created, poverty would be distributed. National wealth creation causes an increase in real income per capita and equitable distribution of wealth. His plan is targeted to increase direct and indirect assistance to low-income groups.
Sulaiman's economic policies also comprise optimal distribution of subsidies, control of liquidity and inflation, speeding economic growth and reducing import. He believes that inflation results in damaging effects on the economy of families.
International policy
WEDA
Yuan
Personal life
Sulaiman married Sabriyya al-Abdelnour in 1968, and the couple have 5 children, including Hanif and Ali Hossain.