Jakarta:Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Vice-Chair of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum, has highlighted the crucial role of international cooperation in enhancing tax administration among countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. He noted that such collaboration facilitates the exchange of expertise, promotes the adoption of smart systems in the tax sector, and aids in the facilitation of trade and investment.

According to Wam, during his keynote address at the seventh edition of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Al Mulla stressed the importance of strengthening tax cooperation mechanisms among participating countries and regions. The forum, held under the theme 'Smart Taxation, Shared Prosperity,' saw participation from delegations of tax authorities, international organizations, tax experts, and company representatives.

Al Mulla led the UAE delegation, which included Saida Kaddoumi Osman, Policy Advisor at FTA, and Ahmed Al Yaqoubi, Director of the Digital Services Department at FTA. The forum included discussions on enhancing tax cooperation mechanisms and creating an environment conducive to economic growth and smart transformation in the tax sector.

With a career spanning over two decades, Al Mulla has been pivotal in developing tax policies and managing economic portfolios. His involvement in the forum underscores the UAE's commitment to global tax cooperation and the active role of Emirati professionals in shaping the future of tax administration.

The UAE, previously elected Vice-Chair of the forum, also participated in a seminar discussing taxation, the digital economy, and cryptoassets from an Islamic Shariah perspective. The seminar included discussions between UAE and Indonesian officials on exchanging expertise in these areas.

On the forum's sidelines, the UAE delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives from the Egyptian Tax Authority and Kazakhstan's Government Revenue Committee to explore cooperation and exchange expertise in the tax sector.