In the government named on August 15, 2006, he was appointed Minister of Tourism Development. He was replaced in this post by Ahmat Barkai Animi in the government announced on April 23, 2008.
On August 15, 2006, he held the position of Minister of Tourism Development within the newly formed government. Later, Ahmat Barkai Animi succeeded him in this role when a new government was announced on April 23, 2008.